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# Author: Christy Articola

> Christy is was born and raised in upstate New York but she has lived in Denver, Colorado for the past decade with her partner, Billy, and their cat, Lucy. Traveling is her favorite thing to do in the whole world, but she also loves writing, reading, being outdoors, seeing live music, cooking, creating art in many mediums, napping, spending time with friends and family, and laughing heartily as often as possible.

- [33 Best Beaches in the US to Visit](https://viatravelers.com/best-beaches-in-the-us/) — 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.
- [14 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Austria](https://viatravelers.com/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.
- [47 Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska](https://viatravelers.com/things-to-do-in-anchorage/) — Almost every Alaska trip runs through Anchorage — and most people spend far too little time here. 47 things worth your time.
- [17 Best Things to Do in Prescott, Arizona](https://viatravelers.com/things-to-do-in-prescott/) — Prescott sits at 5,300 feet, 90 minutes from Phoenix, and most people still drive past it. That's their loss.
- [13 Best Breweries in Austin, Texas](https://viatravelers.com/best-breweries-in-austin/) — Austin has nearly 60 breweries. Most lists get it wrong — here are the ones actually worth your afternoon.
- [23 Best Things to Do in Davenport, Iowa](https://viatravelers.com/things-to-do-in-davenport/) — Davenport gets overlooked on the I-80 drive through Iowa. That's a mistake — the Mississippi riverfront alone earns a detour.
- [19 Best Hidden Gems in Switzerland](https://viatravelers.com/hidden-gems-in-switzerland/) — Switzerland's famous spots are worth it — but the country's best experiences are the ones most tourists never find.
- [8 Best Vacation Planners & Templates for Your Next Trip](https://viatravelers.com/vacation-planners/) — 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.
- [How Much Does an Alaska Trip Cost? [Average Cost Per Day]](https://viatravelers.com/alaska-trip-cost/) — Alaska costs whatever you make it — budget backpackers and luxury cruisers both find their fit. Here's what to actually expect per day.
- [The Ultimate Vacation Packing List (+ Printable PDF)](https://viatravelers.com/vacation-packing-list/) — 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.
- [10 Best Travel Insurance for Costa Rica](https://viatravelers.com/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.
- [10 Best Things to Do in West Seattle, Washington](https://viatravelers.com/things-to-do-in-west-seattle/) — Most tourists skip West Seattle entirely. That's their loss — Alki Beach alone has better Seattle skyline views than anything downtown offers.
- [Where to Stay in Tamarindo: 5 Best Areas & Neighborhoods](https://viatravelers.com/where-to-stay-in-tamarindo/) — Tamarindo is an hour from a major airport, has near-perfect weather year-round, and neighborhoods that range from surf-rowdy to quietly residential.
- [Where to Stay in Joshua Tree National Park: Best Accommodation Options](https://viatravelers.com/where-to-stay-in-joshua-tree/) — Joshua Tree has no lodging inside the park itself — your choice of base camp shapes the entire trip more than most people realize.
- [AIG Travel Guard Review: Is It Worth It?](https://viatravelers.com/aig-travel-guard-review/) — One bad trip without coverage can cost you thousands. AIG Travel Guard is affordable, solid, and worth a serious look.
- [Where to Stay in Salem: 6 Best Areas & Neighborhoods](https://viatravelers.com/where-to-stay-in-salem-ma/) — 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.
- [​​Where to Stay in Reykjavik: 8 Best Areas & Neighborhoods](https://viatravelers.com/where-to-stay-in-reykjavik/) — Reykjavik has just 133,000 people, but choosing the wrong neighborhood can cost you hours of transit and the wrong vibe entirely.
- [22 Most Stunning, Unique Costa Rica Animals](https://viatravelers.com/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.
- [10 Best Things to Do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://viatravelers.com/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.
- [Where to Stay in Guanacaste, Costa Rica: 8 Best Areas & Neighborhoods](https://viatravelers.com/where-to-stay-in-guanacaste-costa-rica/) — Guanacaste's eight areas each pull in a different traveler — here's which one actually fits your trip.
- [How to Use Going.com (Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)](https://viatravelers.com/how-to-use-scotts-cheap-flights/) — Going.com users save $550 on average per international roundtrip. That number alone should make you reconsider how you're booking flights.
- [35 Inspiring Songs About Traveling for Your Next Trip](https://viatravelers.com/songs-about-traveling/) — A good travel playlist does something a packing list can't — it puts you in the right headspace before you ever leave home.
- [18 Best Resorts & Hotels With Animals On-Site](https://viatravelers.com/hotels-with-animals/) — Some hotels let you wake up to resident alpacas grazing outside your window. Others have on-site elephants, wolves, or stingrays.
- [How to Get Cheap Last Minute Flights (Step-by-Step Guide)](https://viatravelers.com/how-to-get-cheap-last-minute-flights/) — Last-minute flights aren't always expensive — if you know where to look, you can score deals that beat prices booked weeks out.