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What to Expect on Your European Road Trip

If you want to make the most of your European vacation, you can live like a local by renting a ...
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European Swim Etiquette for Summer Trips

If you’re a casual swim enthusiast, you have likely not run into many rules or restrictions about what you can ...
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The Coolest Design Hotels That Are Part of Major Chains

In a sea of boring hotel rooms from the major chains, how do you find the design hotels that actually ...
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How To Do A Staycation

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Disneyland Summertime Survival Tips

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The Best Motorcycle Road Trips for Bikers With Experience

Are you a weekend warrior who breaks out the colors and cuts whenever you can? Do you feel most alive ...
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Best Cities for People with Allergies

Whether your job requires frequent travel or you’re planning out potential summer vacation destinations, knowing which areas are allergy-friendly and ...
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7 Underrated Places in the US the Whole Family Will Love

While classic summer vacations like Disney, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Wisconsin Dells, and Cedar Point might all ...
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It’s FESTIVAL Season: Get Ready with Our Top Festival-goer Tips

Festival season is in full swing! You may have already learned the hard way that having an unforgettable experience at ...
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Destination Wedding I-Do’s

You get the invitation and you’re instantly hit with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. While a wedding in Italy, ...
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Places To Escape The Heat

Summer is coming and and it's time to start planning. Below is a list of lakes, mountains, and beaches to ...
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“Traveling for Business or Pleasure?” Why Not Both?

‘Bleisure’ is Movin on Up In the age of the fifteen-second attention spans (it may be closer to ten now) ...
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Ferris Wheels!

This list ranks the best Ferris wheels that are currently in operation; based not only on height, but also beauty, ...
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Reward Points Battle: World of Hyatt vs. Bonwi

How many points will you rack up if you always stay with Hyatt and are loyal to that brand, as ...
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Popular Themed Hotels Across The United States

Mix things up during your next hotel stay. This week's Travel Tip Tuesday explores off-beat accommodations around the country with ...
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The Best USA Food Festivals

Attending a star-studded, multi-day culinary bonanza is the stuff of foodie fantasies. We have put together a list of our ...
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Save Money on Transportation While Traveling!

For travelers looking to stretch their vacation dollars, cutting back on transportation costs may be the easiest way to do ...
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Rewards Points Battle: Bonvoy vs. Bonwi

If you were part of the Marriott Hotels loyalty program or the Starwood Preferred Guest points program, you're now a ...
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The Cardinal Rules Of Carry-Ons

This week's Travel Tip Tuesday offers a few tips to keep in mind to help you pack light and pack ...
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The Best Airports For A Layover

Layovers are seldom fun, as most seasoned travelers would agree. Moreover, layovers are growing significantly longer as airlines fly increasingly ...
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Best Ways To Exchange Currency!

By using these tips as a guideline, you can better organize and prepare for your trip. ATMs Are The Best ...
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The World’s Most Exotic Swimming Pools

Dive into the world’s most exotic pools. From Miami to the Maldives, we’ve circled the globe to find the most ...
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Travel Resolutions For The New Year Ahead

 “Travel more” is a popular New Year's resolution, since travel has the capacity to make you happier, healthier, more creative, ...
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Is It the “Best Hotel Price” for You? Or for Them?

Every hotel booking site claims in some way to give you "the best rates" or "the best price," but are ...
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Benefits Of A Travel Journal

Benefits Of A Travel Journal Travel is an incredibly fulfilling pursuit that exposes us to new cultures, different perspectives, and ...
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Fun Ways To Bring Travel Memories Home

Fun Ways To Bring Travel Memories Home Making memories and looking back on the times that you went on adventures ...
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Home 2.0 for the Holidays

There's no better time to embrace adulting than when deciding where to stay for the holidays. Home vs. hotel  Mom ...
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Get The Most Out Of Google Maps While Traveling

Get The Most Out Of Google Maps While Traveling Since first being introduced in 2005, Google Maps has grown to ...
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Clever Travel Hacks For Any Trip

Clever Travel Hacks For Any Trip In this week's Travel Tip Tuesday, we're sharing a few of our best tricks ...
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Simple and Effective Tips For Restful Airplane Sleep

Simple and Effective Tips For Restful Airplane Sleep People who can easily fall asleep on a plane are among the ...
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5 Stocking Stuffers for Your Business Travel Road Warrior

"Oh I don't know, I don't really need anything in particular right now." Have you heard this one before when ...
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Cruise Like A Pro

Cruise Like A Pro If you’re new to cruising, or it’s been a while since your last sea voyage, this ...
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Cooking While Traveling

Cooking While Traveling Most travelers are familiar with the challenges of preparing meals from a hotel room or vacation rental ...
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Finding History in Futuristic Tokyo

When it comes to fashion, trends, and electronic gadgets, Tokyo is often ahead of the rest of the world. The ...
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World Tipping Chart

World Tipping Chart Get up to speed with the tipping etiquette of your destination. Know how much to tip and ...
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Millennial Business Travelers Want Quicker Rewards

When you picture a business traveler racking up loyalty points from airlines and hotels, you probably think of the two ...
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Where to Stay for the Montreal International Jazz Festival

Where are the best places to stay near the Montreal Jazz Fest that happens each summer? Which hotels get you ...
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Ease the Sting of 5 Expensive Cities by Finding Free Attractions and Events

Ah, the glamorous life of jetting off to Paris or Tokyo. If only we all had unlimited travel funds, right? ...
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Passport Renewals Made Easy

If you have a big trip coming up and can’t seem to make the time to get into your local post ...
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Travel Tip Tuesday: September, The Best Time To Travel

September, The Best Time To Travel September, just after Labor Day, is one of the best times to travel in ...
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Five Fantastic Oktoberfest Events In The US

Oktoberfest, originally a celebration of a royal wedding, began over 200 years ago in a field in Munich, Germany. It’s ...
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The Ultimate West Coast Road Trip

The landscape found along the West Coast of the United States between Seattle and San Diego is considered by many ...
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Puerto Rico: What’s New in this U.S. Territory?

A lot of people give Puerto Rico a bad rap for various reasons, but we're here to tell you that ...
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Travel Well by Traveling Prepared

Help ensure a smooth trip by planning thoroughly and remaining prepared throughout your next big getaway. The four tips from ...
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Airport Layover Advice

Here are some tips to make a long layover a productive part of your business trip or an extension of ...
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Road Trip Packing Tips

There are many benefits to getting behind the wheel and road tripping rather than flying to your vacation destination. Besides ...
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Connecting With Locals On Your Next Trip

Travel over recent decades has been in a state of transition, with modern travelers showing an ever-increasing interest in “experiencing” ...
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The Best Time To Visit The Desert

The Best Time To Visit The Desert We visit deserts not just because of their unique landscapes, but because they ...
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Breaking Routine To Get The Most Out Of Travel

Breaking Routine to Get The Most Out Of Travel When you envision your next vacation, does it come easily? We ...
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Best U.S. Casinos Outside Vegas

Best U.S. Casinos Outside Vegas While America holds the record for most casinos in the world (1,500+), did you know ...
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The Hotel Zones of Los Cabos, Mexico

If you're headed to the resort area of Los Cabos in Mexico for the first time, you may not realize ...
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Clever Travel Hacks For Any Trip

Clever Travel Hacks For Any Trip In this week's Travel Tip Tuesday, we're sharing a few of our best tricks ...
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Honolulu’s Best State Park

When you think of the perfect beach getaway, you think tropical weather, white sand, and turquoise waters. Throw in some ...
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Fun Ways To Bring Travel Memories Home

Fun Ways To Bring Travel Memories Home Making memories and looking back on the times that you went on adventures ...
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Top Reasons to Choose a Boutique Hotel

Intimate and luxurious, artistic and curated, boutique hotels are an experience all onto their own. As a concept that slowly ...
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What You Can Get for 10,000 Points on Bonwi

When you sign up for Bonwi for the first time, you get 1,500 points automatically. Right there that's worth $15 ...
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In-Flight Entertainment Going Mobile

In-flight entertainment has come a long way in recent years. Airlines are moving away from seatback monitors and are instead ...
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The Value of Renting a Car While Traveling

A rental car is like purchasing the freedom to have the trip that you want to have. After all, we ...
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Reward Points Battle: Hilton Honors vs. Bonwi

If you could spend the same amount for hotel bookings with Hilton compared to the same hotels booked with Bonwi, ...
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A Traveler’s Best Friend

If you travel often, you probably have the typical travel accessories covered. A neck pillow, some earplugs, or a money ...
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Top 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In The World

When comparing high-end hotels around the globe, there's luxury and then there’s luxury. This week's Travel Tip Tuesday explores the ...
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Why Convertible Reward Points Are Better Than Airline Miles

In case you haven't noticed, the U.S. airlines don't care much about you as a customer. Even the people who ...
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How To Receive An Upgrade On Your Next Flight

From unexpected weather delays to long lines at security, flying these days can be a hassle. Luckily, this week’s Travel ...
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Can We Really Keep Up With All These Hotel Brands?

Quick - if you have 30,000 Starwood or Marriott points, at which of their brands can you probably stay one ...
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Smart Ways To Carry Money While Traveling

Carrying money on vacation is a balancing act between safety and utility. We want to keep our money carefully tucked ...
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How To Travel With Friends

Traveling creates memories that you will remember for life. Traveling with friends gives you the opportunity to share those memories ...
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Five Fantastic Destination Spas In The Western United States

Finding complete relaxation sometimes requires escaping for a while to somewhere dedicated to making you feel new again. While hotels ...
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Travel Resolutions For The New Year Ahead

The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to think about what you’d like to do for yourself ...
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San Diego: What’s New In California’s Southernmost City?

San Diego is well-known for its beaches, great weather, and not-so-great football team, the lowly Chargers.  But, the So-cal city ...
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Six Best Cruise Lines for Winter

Hit the seas this winter to experience exotic locations around the world. In the past, traveling by ship was the ...
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Top Winter Villages

Do you become active and engaged during winter months, or do you prefer to hibernate? Do you like to shop, ...
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Achieve Your Travel Dreams

Are there places you would love to visit? How long have you dreamt of doing so? With these tips, turn ...
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Smart Phone Apps for Travelers

Smartphone and Tablet Apps can be useful before and while traveling. You can greatly extend your device’s usefulness by downloading ...
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Top Family-Friendly Resorts

Planning that family vacation? Looking for a resort that is both relaxing and kid-friendly? Check out some of our top ...
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Traveling with Children like a Pro

Pulling off a great family vacation requires a lot of planning, patience and effort. You'll get better at all this, ...
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Reward Points Battle: Hotels.com vs. Bonwi

If you use Bonwi to book your hotel stays, you're probably going to earn a big reward payback much faster ...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

There’s nothing better than giving gifts that people will really use, especially for friends and family who frequently travel. With ...
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Best Time to Book December Travel

When is the best time to book December travel? It’s a simple question, but the answer depends on a few ...
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Four Amazing Ideas for the Upcoming Festivities

Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans traditionally gather for a day of festivities that typically revolves around ...
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How to Earn a Second Vacation From Your First Mexico Vacation

Imagine you travel to a Mexican beach destination like Los Cabos or the Riviera Maya for a long weekend holiday ...
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Travel Tips to Simplify Your Thanksgiving Travels

If you've ever had the pleasure of traveling during the Thanksgiving season, you know the roads and airports are always ...
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In Honolulu, Hawaii, Don’t Miss a Trip to Hanauma Bay State Park

If you find yourself traveling to Honolulu Hawaii, there are usually a couple reasons why. Including, (but of course not ...
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Exploring the Seven Seas

Whether you are a beginner or just need a refresher, this week's Travel Tip Tuesday explores what elements to consider ...
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Tips on Saving During Your European Getaway

Looking for budget friendly tips for your next European getaway? Below are our top cost-effective tips to consider during your ...
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The 5 Best Florida Beaches Easily Reached From Orlando

People fly from all over the world to go to Orlando, home of Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios amusement ...
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Tips on Eating in Europe

While in Europe, food is enjoyed as much as art, language, and traditions. From sampling local hidden gems to experiencing ...
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Tips on How to Avoid Lines and Crowds

If you want to save precious time during your travels, you’ll need to steer clear of those crowds. Here is ...
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New Orleans, LA: What’s Going on Louisiana’s Biggest City?

New Orleans has always been party central while at the same time, is loaded with historical significance. It may be ...
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Anchorage, Alaska: Go Dogsledding in Summer

The first thing you probably think of when someone says dog sledding is snow, correct? What if I told you ...
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How to Rack Up Points for Free Hotel Stays or Flights

Are you getting a big rebate every time you stay at a hotel? Are you turning every few nights that ...
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The Best Shopping Experiences in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is best known for its theme parks, of course, but many visitors take some time to find a ...
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The Hotel Zones of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Atlantic Ocean coastal city of Fort Lauderdale is part of a 23-mile stretch of beach in Broward County, so ...
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Explore the Distilleries and Breweries of Washington, D.C.

Want to sample some local hooch after you visit the Smithsonian and snap photos of D.C.'s monuments? Here's a rundown ...
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How to Hit the Savings Jackpot in Las Vegas

An experienced gambler can tell you how to avoid getting fleeced at the Las Vegas casino tables, but there are ...
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Gulliver’s Gate Brings the World in Miniature to Times Square

You can pay a visit to Times Square in Manhattan, New York any day and you will surely be bombarded ...
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Nashville, Tennessee: New Attractions in the Music City

Erase any negative preconceived notions you have about Nashville because this southern city has a lot going on. Whether you’re ...
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Tips for Renting a Car

Renting a car is such a common part of the travel experience that you'd think the car rental process would ...
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Tips for Flying Like a Pro

Whether for business or pleasure, flying can be stressful. Take note of these expert tips, and you’ll step off the ...
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Best Practices for Booking Hotels

Your Bonwi membership grants you access to unlimited savings on thousands of hotel rooms. Follow these booking hotels tips to ...
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Plan Your Best Summer Vacation

As summer fast approaches, now is the time to plan the best vacation ever. Whether you just decided to book ...
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America’s Most Beautiful Hikes

This Travel Tuesday we are highlighting some of the most beautiful hikes right here in the good ol' U.S. of ...
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The Ultimate Travel Packing Guide

What to pack is as important as what not to pack. This packing guide is to lighten your load and make ...
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Sometimes the greatest travel adventures are right in your own backyard.

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Milwaukee: Start with the Art

Milwaukee Wisconsin; land of beer and baseball – with a hidden knack for tourism. Come experience the festivals, the art ...
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Oakland, California: Highlights of the City

Oakland California doesn't get the same flattering press that some of its neighbors, like San Francisco, do, but there are ...
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Norfolk, Virginia: A Navy Town with a Battleship to Explore

In the southeast corner of Virginia, the city of Norfolk is filled with exciting things to do for families, solo ...
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Madison: Wisconsin’s Favorite College Town

The city of Madison is known for being the state capital of Wisconsin, and while this may have made it ...
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Hotels in Downtown Salt Lake City – Where to Stay

The hotel zones of Salt Lake City are quite easy to figure out. There's the airport, there's downtown, and then ...
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Jacksonville, Florida: Museums and Amelia Island Await

From beautiful beaches and river views to must-see museums and unique tours, Jacksonville, Florida is the perfect destination for couples ...
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New York City: Hudson Yards Brings New Energy to Lower Manhattan

When you think of New York City, what are the first images that come to your mind? You may be ...
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Santa Barbara California: High-End Hotels and People Watching

You know your city is well off when your downtown sidewalks are decorative red brick. It’s these little details that will ...
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The Coolest Design Hotels That Are Part of Major Chains

In a sea of boring hotel rooms from the major chains, how do you find the design hotels that actually ...
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Richmond Virginia: A Cosmopolitan Civil War City

The city of Richmond Virginia is one that holds deep historical significance as it was heavily involved in the Civil ...
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Don’t Ignore the Independent Hotel Chains

You know a lot of the international chains when you pull up a list of what to book in a ...
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How To Do A Staycation

Your state may not be one that is aggrandized on the silver screen, but it’s likely filled with amazing places ...
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Pittsburgh: A Renaissance City You Should Explore

Famed for its steel industries during the Midwest’s industrial boom, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is a place of red-bricks, countless depots, and ...
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Disneyland Summertime Survival Tips

All year long your little ones have been admiring their favorite characters on the big screen and TV, quoting inspiring ...
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The Best Motorcycle Road Trips for Bikers With Experience

Are you a weekend warrior who breaks out the colors and cuts whenever you can? Do you feel most alive ...
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Providence Rhode Island: Catch WaterFire and the Excitement

Providence Rhode Island is not the typical “go-to” tourist destination. Often overlooked, this tiny state is seeing some major surge ...
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Best Cities for People with Allergies

Whether your job requires frequent travel or you’re planning out potential summer vacation destinations, knowing which areas are allergy-friendly and ...
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Where to Stay in Syracuse, New York

What are the best hotels in Syracuse to stay in if you're headed to a university event, a Finger Lakes ...
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7 Underrated Places in the US the Whole Family Will Love

While classic summer vacations like Disney, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Wisconsin Dells, and Cedar Point might all ...
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Pigeon Forge Tennessee: Why Is It So Popular?

Have you ever heard of Pigeon Forge Tennessee? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. Right next door to the Great ...
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It’s FESTIVAL Season: Get Ready with Our Top Festival-goer Tips

Festival season is in full swing! You may have already learned the hard way that having an unforgettable experience at ...
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The 10 Best American Craft Beer Cities

In a time when seemingly every American destination is claiming to be one of the hottest craft beer cities, we ...
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Destination Wedding I-Do’s

You get the invitation and you’re instantly hit with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. While a wedding in Italy, ...
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Savannah Georgia: Ghosts and Whole Lot More

Savannah, Georgia, famous for its famous ghost tours, beautiful scenery, and history, is filled with new experiences for any type ...
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Omaha Impresses with the World’s Largest Dome

Omaha is home to the world’s largest indoor desert under the world’s largest geodesic dome above the world’s largest nocturnal ...
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“Traveling for Business or Pleasure?” Why Not Both?

‘Bleisure’ is Movin on Up In the age of the fifteen-second attention spans (it may be closer to ten now) ...
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Tallahassee Offers a Different Side of Florida

When you tell most people “I’m vacationing in Florida” their immediate thoughts probably turn to old people, drugs, and a ...
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Best and Newest Charleston Hotels, Hottest activities

Opened early this year, The Hotel Bennet has been twenty years in the making and will be known as one ...
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The ‘Bleisure’ Trend: Mixing Leisure Trips with Business Travel

The concept of blending business travel trips with leisure vacation is growing at a rapid rate. An SAP Concur study ...
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Chicago’s RiverRun Connects City Parks

Chicago’s skyline is rising every year, as the prominent US city continues to grow and expand. Nowhere is that clearer ...
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The Hotel Zones of Savannah, Georgia

Where should you stay when you visit Savannah, Georgia? Well there are plenty of great hotels to choose from there, ...
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Has More than Just Sun for Travelers

While Albuquerque rarely pops up on must-visit travel lists, it truly is a dream destination for travelers. As the biggest ...
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Visit New York City in January for the Cheapest Hotel Rooms

New York City is a timeless destination and one that is much cheaper to visit this time of year than ...
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Wilmington Delaware: Fabulous Mansions to Wander Through

Wilmington, Delaware is famous for the Dupont family, the founders of the chemical company of the same name--and when in ...
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Anaheim, California Enters the Big Time

Anaheim, California has passed an important milestone in the travel convention business--their convention center is now 1.8 million square feet, ...
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Birmingham Alabama: The Magic City Awaits

Named after the United Kingdom’s second largest city, Birmingham, Alabama is a hub full of history. Founded in 1871 at ...
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Austin Texas: Still Hip, and Now, Booming with New Hotels

Austin's always been a bit of a spoiled brat of a city. I mean, it's impossibly hip, it's got Google ...
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Cincinnati: The Paris of America Awaits!

A 19th-century boomtown has escalated to a popular travel destination in the United States. Cincinnati Ohio was commonly referred to ...
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Which Are the Top Meetings and Conventions Cities in the USA?

If you go to a lot of conferences for your job, you've probably noticed that you spend a lot of ...
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Cleveland: The Forest City Rocks

 Named “The Forest City” in 1834, Cleveland, Ohio has a deep pipeline of history. Located on the southern shore of ...
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Chattanooga: The Scenic City Is Ready for New Visitors

Tucked between mountains and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking cities and has garnered the nickname “Scenic ...
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Bleisure Travel in Detroit: Mix Business and Pleasure

Bleisure travel is quickly becoming the newest popular trend among young professionals. The idea is simple - you have to ...
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Memphis Has Hotels of All Stripes for Travelers

Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, the blues, and the best barbeque around, and the city is building new ...
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Discounted Excursions from Metro North Railroad

If you’re looking for an exciting trip to take for less, Metro-North Railroad is offering a discounted getaway to see ...
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Boston’s Harbor Islands: Not the Vineyard But Worth a Visit

While you’ve probably heard of the immensely popular Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands in Massachusetts, there are some other wonderful ...
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Pythian Market in New Orleans: A New Foodie Mecca

A new foodie endeavor has opened its doors in New Orleans’ Pythian Building. The Pythian Market Food Collective has become ...
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Georgia Hotels: Sweet Spots To Stay in the Peach State

In recent years, the hotel industry in the state of Georgia has dramatically upped the ante, with developers continuously working on ...
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Bonwi Getting Noticed for Its High Points Returns

Naturally we think you should you Bonwi for your hotel bookings so you can get a higher payback on points ...
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TWA Hotel: Bringing Back the Glory Days of Aviation to JFK

The John F. Kennedy Airport in New York is receiving a new addition to its landmark former TWA Terminal. The ...
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Southern California’s Newest Hotels for Visitors

Southern California has been one of the most popular and exciting vacation destinations in the United States for decades. With ...
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The Hotel Zones of Miami Beach, Florida

These days, South Beach in Miami is a glamor hub, a playground for the fit and sexy. It's one of ...
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New Orleans Gets a New Children’s Museum and a Four Seasons Too

Exciting developments are coming to New Orleans, Louisiana in the next few years. New Orleans is officially becoming home to ...
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The Small Carrot and Big Stick of Branded Hotel Loyalty Programs

What if when you checked into the Doubletree Hotel they said you could only take a cookie if you filled ...
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Las Vegas Boasts a New Hockey Team

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas– except for Vegas’ new hockey team which just entered the National Hockey League ...
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Honolulu’s Best State Park

When you think of the perfect beach getaway, you think tropical weather, white sand, and turquoise waters. Throw in some ...
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In Scottsdale, the Andaz Resort Will Erase Your Winter Blues

There comes a time each winter, sometimes even all the way into early spring, that the Northeast or Midwestern winter ...
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What You Can Get for 10,000 Points on Bonwi

When you sign up for Bonwi for the first time, you get 1,500 points automatically. Right there that's worth $15 ...
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Chicago’s Lollapalooza Is a Summer Highlight

After surviving at least six months of brutally chilling winds, Chicagoans are gifted with euphoric blue skies and steamy temperatures ...
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McMenamin’s Has Cornered the Weird and Wonderful Hotel Category

Ask anyone who lives in Portland, or Seattle, and they'll probably know what the name McMenamin stands for.  It's two ...
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Atlanta is Full of Festivals This Summer

Festival season is in full-spring in Atlanta, Georgia this summer. Go down south to the Peach State to embrace some ...
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Most Loyalty Rewards Programs Are Really Only for Road Warriors

A recent travel trade article on airline and hotel reward loyalty rewards programs pointed out a clear trend: for most ...
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Top 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In The World

When comparing high-end hotels around the globe, there's luxury and then there’s luxury. This week's Travel Tip Tuesday explores the ...
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New Orlean’s Jazz Fest Is a Great Reason to Visit The Big Easy

Time to start planning for Jazz and Heritage Fest which is just around the corner, so why not head down ...
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Why Convertible Reward Points Are Better Than Airline Miles

In case you haven't noticed, the U.S. airlines don't care much about you as a customer. Even the people who ...
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Can We Really Keep Up With All These Hotel Brands?

Quick - if you have 30,000 Starwood or Marriott points, at which of their brands can you probably stay one ...
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Portland, Oregon: A City of Bikers, Transit Lovers and Artists

Portland, Oregon, is a city that gets quite a bit of good buzz.  Perhaps that's because of where I live, ...
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The Hotel Zones of Tampa Bay, Florida

Tampa Bay's airport is often filled with families and couples on a getaway trip to sun and fun in Florida ...
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Rewards Points Battle: PointsHound vs. Bonwi

Who is going to get you to a free flight faster: PointsHound or Bonwi? We say the best way to ...
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A Trip to Chilly Chicago Can Pay for Sunny Miami Beach

When you're planning your 2018 travels, think a little harder about what spending money on a hotel room and a ...
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San Diego: What’s New In California’s Southernmost City?

San Diego is well-known for its beaches, great weather, and not-so-great football team, the lowly Chargers.  But, the So-cal city ...
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Top Winter Villages

Do you become active and engaged during winter months, or do you prefer to hibernate? Do you like to shop, ...
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A San Francisco Getaway: How Do the Points Compare?

I'm getting ready to head out to the west coast in April, and so, the first place I visited was ...
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Bonwi Points Now Include Amazon Gift Cards for Hotel Stays

Amazon Gift Cards!?    Bloomingdale's Gift Cards?!  Now THAT's getting rewarded, Bonwi style. No other booking site can match the ...
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Reward Points Battle: IHG Rewards Club vs. Bonwi

We say that Bonwi gives you a better loyalty points payback than any hotel booking site out there, but what ...
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Reward Points Battle: Hotels.com vs. Bonwi

If you use Bonwi to book your hotel stays, you're probably going to earn a big reward payback much faster ...
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In Honolulu, Hawaii, Don’t Miss a Trip to Hanauma Bay State Park

If you find yourself traveling to Honolulu Hawaii, there are usually a couple reasons why. Including, (but of course not ...
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Nashville’s Culinary Secrets Revealed

If the sweet smell of chicken and waffles isn’t enough to make you pack up your things and head down ...
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The 5 Best Florida Beaches Easily Reached From Orlando

People fly from all over the world to go to Orlando, home of Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios amusement ...
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Daytona Beach Racing: Getting Behind the Wheel

There is only one place you can go to truly experience the thrill of American racing, and that place is ...
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5 of the Best Excursions from Anchorage, Alaska

Few cities anywhere in the world have such spectacular scenery within a few hours’ drive or train ride as Anchorage, ...
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Hit These 5 National Parks on a Road Trip From Las Vegas

Las Vegas is North America's center for glitz, glamor, and gambling. Unlike other casino centers such as Macau or Monte ...
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New Orleans, LA: What’s Going on Louisiana’s Biggest City?

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