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Holiday Inn Express is taking the idea of “wake-up calls” to a whole new level, literally through your nose. The hotel chain just rolled out scent-based alarm clocks in select rooms. Instead of a buzzer or a phone call, you can now wake up to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, sizzling bacon, or even blueberry […]
If you’ve ever thought, “Why try somewhere new when you already know your happy place?”, you’re not alone. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers found that one in three people are “repeat travelers”, folks who return to the same vacation spot year after year. For many, that favorite destination feels like a second home. […]
Two engineers have proposed Project Rebirth, an “AI-powered crash survival system” that would wrap planes in giant airbags to reduce fatalities in unavoidable crashes. The system monitors flight data and, if a crash below 3,000 feet is imminent, deploys Kevlar- and fluid-lined airbags within two seconds. Reverse thrusters would then slow the plane, while beacons […]
When getting ready for a holiday, it’s essential to leave space in your suitcase for skincare products and basic medications. Dr. Raj Arora, a GP and TV health expert, highlights the importance of packing sunscreen and other key skincare items. Her travel essentials include moisture mist, after-bite spray, mosquito repellent patches, and medicines like Calpol […]
In Augsburg, Germany, you can experience life in a real medieval village for less than the cost of a cup of coffee, just under one euro per year. Founded in 1521 by the wealthy banker Jakob Fugger, the Fuggerei is the world’s oldest social housing complex still in operation. Residents pay about $1 annually and […]
Wharram Percy, a long-abandoned medieval village nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds, is steeped in mystery and fascination. Reachable only on foot, its haunting ruins feature a 12th-century stone church and grassy mounds marking the sites of former homes. Excavations during the 1960s revealed a burial pit containing over 100 human bones, sparking debate over the […]
Jennifer Tyler sits down with Alexa from Disneyland Resort to talk about all the things to look forward to upon visiting the park for its 70th anniversary celebration. From food, to new attractions, rides and merchandise, find out what’s in store here! Visit Disneyland.com for more details.
Texas is the largest state within the continental U.S., with some of the largest cities in the nation. Of the top-100 U.S. cities by population, Texas claims 13 of them, with Frisco sitting just outside at No. 101. Houston, San Antonio and Dallas are all within the top-10 at No. 4, No. 7 and No. […]
Texas is the largest state within the continental U.S., yet despite the common claim “everything is bigger in Texas,” the Lone Star State is home to several very small towns. RELATED: The Most Mispronounced Words of 2025 RELATED: The 25 Safest Spring Break Destinations in the U.S. 1,752 Census-Designated Places make up the great state […]
A new study on the safest spring break destinations in the U.S. ranked a popular Texas city in its top-5. The study, conducted by personal injury law firm 844SeeMike, listed Austin at No. 5. Two other Texas cities made this top-25 as well, with Corpus Christi and San Antonio coming in at No. 14 and […]
This year, Valentine’s Day conveniently falls on a Friday, backing into a long weekend with President’s Day on the following Monday. Due to this stroke of luck via the calendar, couples in Texas have a great reason to take full advantage of the long weekend by planning a romantic road trip. If you’re looking to […]
KEMAH — Google revealed its top-10 trending searches in several categories for 2024, and a local Houston-area attraction made one of the lists! Kemah Boardwalk was among the top 10 visitor attractions searched via Google Maps in the United States in 2024. Found on Google Trends‘s “Year in Search” page, the list is one of […]