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Where to Stay During Hurricane Season: 5 of the Best Storm-Equipped Hotels

Late summer and fall vacations can come with lower rates, good weather, and thinner crowds. However, they can also bring a bit of trepidation, as that time of year happens to be hurricane season. But don’t let that dampen your enthusiasm about an off-season beach getaway. We’ve sussed out five fabulous resorts that have taken…

6 Destinations Actually Doing Something to Combat Climate Change

Thomas Rousing/Flickr Climate change is one of the most pressing issues on many countries’ political agendas, especially as we’re beginning to learn we might have less time than we thought before its effects worsen significantly. Despite the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, all isn’t lost: Many destinations around the world are quickly…

How to Make the Most of a Rainy Beach Vacation

We’ve all been there: Opening our hotel room curtains expecting clear skies over blue water, only to be met with downpours. Even if you plan your beach vacation around the wet and dry seasons, there’s always a chance of rain. If a sunny ocean getaway is your savior from a chilly winter or simply a…

Climate Change Could Make Air Travel Even Worse

Curimedia/Wikimedia Commons After last month’s Phoenix heatwave grounded more than 50 flights to and from the city, a new study has shown that climate change might have larger implications for air travel than initially expected. Average temperatures are expected by many estimates to rise just over five degrees Fahrenheit by 2100, and while the impact…

The 5 Sunniest Places in the U.S.

Summer is here, which means you’re probably looking for some fun in the sun. For many travelers, that means a trip to the beach, but if you’re looking for the sunniest destinations in the United States, you’ll actually want to head away from the coasts. According to data from the World Meteorological Society, here are…


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Destination Face-Off: California vs. Florida

From a distance, California and Florida can seem fairly similar. They both have great beaches, fresh seafood, tons of theme parks, and lots of outdoor activities and sunshine to go around. While this isn’t an East Coast-West Coast rivalry (yet), we think it’s worth going in for a closer look, so you can find the…

The 6 Coldest Cities in the World

When you’re shivering in your bones and dreaming of palm trees, sun, and sand this winter, consider the inhabitants that live in the coldest cities on the planet, where average high temperatures can dip 40 degrees Fahrenheit BELOW zero on any given winter day. For this roundup, we’re loosely defining a city as a permanently…

Portugal vs. Spain: Which One Is Right for You?

At first glance, Spain and Portugal seem like two peas from the same pod. Both countries share space on the Iberian Peninsula, exude an old European feel, and are known for their tasty cuisine, which features many of the same core ingredients. We love Portugal for its charm — something you can still find in…

The Best Time to Visit Thailand (and the Worst)

If there are two words that can largely sum up Thailand’s climate, they are hot and humid. The Southeast Asian country, which is known for its tropical beaches, ornate temples, and ancient ruins, has two seasons — wet and dry. Some say there’s also a third — the shoulder season, which occurs between peak and…

How to Survive a Road Trip in a Storm

Photo courtesy of Alex Temblador Flying to your destination can be great, but let’s be honest, what’s more fun than an old-fashioned road trip with family or friends? That being said, with any road trip, things can go wrong and none more so than driving through hazardous weather. At the end of April, the South…


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