Weekend trips to a lakeshore or oceanfront community are a summertime tradition for millions of families. Lasting memories are made by the water each summer, when families descend upon waterfront communities to relax, engage in water sports and soak in all that lakefront and coastal towns have to...
Weekend excursions to a shoreline are a summertime tradition in many families. Oceans and lakes are sights to behold at all times of the year, but the warm air of summertime makes the months of July and August a particularly popular and fun time to spend a weekend by the water.
Swimming is a go-to...
Thanksgiving is consistently one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. In fact, AAA indicates that, in the United States, it may be the most traveled of all the holidays, with record numbers of both drivers and air travelers. In 2024, nearly 80 million Americans were expected to travel over...
Certain times of year inspire more travel than others. Memorial Day weekend certainly fits that bill. AAA estimated 44 million people traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, and that popularity is at least in part due to the holiday's reputation as the unofficial beginning to summer.
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Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip...
Labor Day is celebrated on the same day in the United States and Canada each year. An annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, Labor Day (known as Labour Day in Canada), occurs on the first Monday of September each year.
Though its status as the end of summer is not technically...
Extended summer vacations may get all of the glory, but individuals and families needn't feel pressured to go away on week-long trips to get the rest and relaxation they deserve. There is plenty to be said for weekend getaways as well.
Working oneself ragged is no way to enjoy life. In fact, a...
Memorial Day is a popular time to visit a friend or family member for some backyard fun. However, it's also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time away from home.
Many people extend the Memorial Day weekend, which comprises Saturday, Sunday and Monday, to include the Friday before. This window...
The open road beckons many people, inspiring everything from extensive adventures to short weekend jaunts. Whether a road trip lasts a few weeks or a few days, certain items should be packed along for the ride to ensure safety and convenience.
1. Safety items
Trips necessitate planning for the...
Summer travel figures to pick up as the world returns to relative normalcy after two-plus years of living under the cloud of COVID-19. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and this year the roads figure to be as busy as ever.
Data from AAA Travel indicated that more than...