33 Best Beaches in the US to Visit
The US has over 12,000 miles of coastline. These 33 beaches — rocky, sandy, snowy, or palm-lined — are the ones worth rearranging a trip for.
Author: Christy Articola
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14 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Austria
Most visitors fly into Vienna or Salzburg and never leave. The small towns in between are where Austria actually gets good.
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47 Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska
Almost every Alaska trip runs through Anchorage — and most people spend far too little time here. 47 things worth your time.
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17 Best Things to Do in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott sits at 5,300 feet, 90 minutes from Phoenix, and most people still drive past it. That’s their loss.
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13 Best Breweries in Austin, Texas
Austin has nearly 60 breweries. Most lists get it wrong — here are the ones actually worth your afternoon.
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23 Best Things to Do in Davenport, Iowa
Davenport gets overlooked on the I-80 drive through Iowa. That’s a mistake — the Mississippi riverfront alone earns a detour.
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19 Best Hidden Gems in Switzerland
Switzerland’s famous spots are worth it — but the country’s best experiences are the ones most tourists never find.
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8 Best Vacation Planners & Templates for Your Next Trip
A good vacation planner doesn’t just keep you organized — it’s the difference between a trip that flows and one that unravels at baggage claim.
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How Much Does an Alaska Trip Cost? [Average Cost Per Day]
Alaska costs whatever you make it — budget backpackers and luxury cruisers both find their fit. Here’s what to actually expect per day.
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The Ultimate Vacation Packing List (+ Printable PDF)
Packing is the part of travel nobody admits they’re bad at. This list fixes that — and cuts the overpacking habit most of us refuse to acknowledge.
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10 Best Travel Insurance for Costa Rica
Adventure sports and wildlife encounters make Costa Rica one of the few trips where skipping travel insurance is a genuinely bad idea.
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10 Best Things to Do in West Seattle, Washington
Most tourists skip West Seattle entirely. That’s their loss — Alki Beach alone has better Seattle skyline views than anything downtown offers.
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Where to Stay in Tamarindo: 5 Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Tamarindo is an hour from a major airport, has near-perfect weather year-round, and neighborhoods that range from surf-rowdy to quietly residential.
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Where to Stay in Joshua Tree National Park: Best Accommodation Options
Joshua Tree has no lodging inside the park itself — your choice of base camp shapes the entire trip more than most people realize.
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AIG Travel Guard Review: Is It Worth It?
One bad trip without coverage can cost you thousands. AIG Travel Guard is affordable, solid, and worth a serious look.
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Where to Stay in Salem: 6 Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Skip October in Salem — the crowds aren’t worth it. The witch lore is just as good in April, and you’ll actually enjoy it.
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Where to Stay in Reykjavik: 8 Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Reykjavik has just 133,000 people, but choosing the wrong neighborhood can cost you hours of transit and the wrong vibe entirely.
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22 Most Stunning, Unique Costa Rica Animals
Sloths, monkeys, macaws, and poison dart frogs — often all in one day. Costa Rica delivers on wildlife in a way few places on earth actually do.
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10 Best Things to Do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guanacaste has its own international airport, 4,000 square miles of coast and jungle, and most visitors only see the beach.
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Where to Stay in Guanacaste, Costa Rica: 8 Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Guanacaste’s eight areas each pull in a different traveler — here’s which one actually fits your trip.
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How to Use Going.com (Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)
Going.com users save $550 on average per international roundtrip. That number alone should make you reconsider how you’re booking flights.
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35 Inspiring Songs About Traveling for Your Next Trip
A good travel playlist does something a packing list can’t — it puts you in the right headspace before you ever leave home.
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18 Best Resorts & Hotels With Animals On-Site
Some hotels let you wake up to resident alpacas grazing outside your window. Others have on-site elephants, wolves, or stingrays.
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How to Get Cheap Last Minute Flights (Step-by-Step Guide)
Last-minute flights aren’t always expensive — if you know where to look, you can score deals that beat prices booked weeks out.