Best Weekend Getaways from Dallas (5 Trips)
Five weekend trips from Dallas: Fort Worth’s stockyards 40 minutes away, Hill Country Fredericksburg, the cabins at Broken Bow, Austin, and the Tyler and Jefferson loop.
Destinations
Independent destination guides – what a trip actually costs, the best time to visit based on climate data, and realistic itineraries for places worth your time.
Looking for the written overview rather than the article list? Read our guide to the best destinations for 2026.
Independent destination guides – what a trip actually costs, the best time to visit based on climate data, and realistic itineraries for places worth your time.
Best Hostels for Americans Abroad (Honest Guide 2026)
I’ve stayed at 50+ hostels across 6 continents since 2018. Hostels aren’t just for 22-year-old backpackers anymore. The right hostel beats a hotel or…
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Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR (2026 Comparison)
I’ve held all three — Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR — for the past three years. Here’s the honest comparison, in plain English.The TL;DR…
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Best All-Inclusive Resorts: How to Choose the Right One
Best all-inclusive resort destinations compared, and the inclusions, age policies and beach conditions to check before booking.
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Best Cruise Deals: How to Find Them (Real Tactics 2026)
Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced cruiser, choosing the right ship, cabin, and itinerary makes or breaks the trip. Below are 10 key tips for…
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Best Weekend Getaways from Miami (5 Florida + Caribbean Trips)
Five weekend trips from Miami: the Keys and Key West, Palm Beach, the Everglades on the doorstep, Naples and Marco Island, and Bimini in the Bahamas by fast ferry.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Phoenix (5 Southwest Trips)
Five weekend trips from Phoenix: the red rock at Sedona, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Tucson, the Prescott and Jerome mining country, and Payson below the Mogollon Rim.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Denver (5 Mountain Trips)
Five weekend trips from Denver: Rocky Mountain National Park at Estes Park, Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Summit County, Boulder 40 minutes out, and the hot springs at Glenwood.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Seattle (5 PNW Trips)
Five weekend trips from Seattle: the San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park, Bavarian-styled Leavenworth, Mount Rainier, and Whidbey Island at Deception Pass.
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Best Weekend Getaways from Atlanta (5 Compared)
Five weekend trips from Atlanta: the Blue Ridge mountains of north Georgia, Savannah, Chattanooga, Greenville in South Carolina, and Asheville.
