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Best Events to Celebrate the Holidays in Chicago
The arrival of December brings a flurry of holiday magic to the Windy City, with locals and tourists bundling up and heading out to enjoy the season despite the cooler temperatures. Chicago local Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip shares some of the holiday season's...
Ten U.S. Cities Foreign Travelers Should Not Miss!
The United States is the third largest country in the world in both land mass and population—so large and diverse it’s like visiting dozens of countries in one. Many foreign travelers who visit the United States only scratch the surface, so we have partnered with...
How to Have an Amazing Time at German Christmas Markets
Germany's Christmas markets are especially magical, drawing visitors from all over the world annually to soak in the smells of gingerbread and mulled wine while strolling merrily with friends in the crisp winter air. We've partnered with Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A...
Star Trek Tourism: “Live Long and Prosper” in Alberta, Canada
For die-hard Trekkies, Alberta, Canada, is the proverbial mother ship. Vulcan, a small prairie town an hour’s drive from the city of Calgary, draws fans eager to embrace their inner Spock. Travel expert and Travel Junkie Julia blogger Julia Dimon travels to Vulcan and...
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Visit to Bath
Do As The Romans Do Bath wouldn’t be Bath without the ancient Roman ruins and the hot springs bubbling within. The Romans were the first to establish Bath as a town in 43 AD, naming it Aquae Sulis for its hot mineral springs that pump out a million liters per day....
Celebrating the Old and New in Peru
On any given day 12,000 feet high in the Andean mountains, it’s possible to peruse the colorful stalls of a traditional street market, walk reverently through a gothic cathedral, run your hands idly along still-perfect Incan city walls, make an offering with an Andean...
An Afternoon in Salem
Salem, Massachusetts is about 22 miles north of Boston. It's a town that will forever be known for the infamous Salem Witch Trials that started during the spring of 1692 and took the lives of women, men and children who were accused of being witches and condemned to...
Sintra, Portugal: 1,000 Years of History in 1 Day
From ancient castles to modern art museums, Portugal is filled with timeless treasures to explore. We've partnered with Anne & Mike Howard of HoneyTrek, as they share their timeline to the city's top attractions. Set high in the mountains, just 20 miles from the...
The Roaming Gnome Journeys to Scandinavia
As you know, I’ve been roaming the world for quite some time now. (Did the white hair give it away?) But even a perpetual journeyman has a bucket list. And Scandinavia has been on mine for a few decades now. Well, I’m not getting any younger, so I figured what better...
8 Auspicious Things to Do in Hangzhou
Last year I had an opportunity to visit Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province known to be the happiest city in all of China. Hangzhou has become a popular tourist destination for westerners in the past decade, but has been revered by emperors and other...
10 Quirky U.S. Destinations Every Wanderer Should Discover
Stepping outside of the usual and experiencing something new to even the quirkiest soul is what traveling is all about. No matter where you roam, Travelocity can help you wander wisely. 1. Unleash your inner surrealist on a Carolina beach. Tom Blagdon/ Via...
Oslo’s Hidden Luxury Secret Revealed: Europa 2
Sometimes the best part of traveling is the secrets that each city reveals. We’ve partnered with adventure, luxury, and culture travel writer, Dr. Cacinda Maloney, from the blog PointsandTravel as she reflects on her recent trip to Oslo, Norway and her experience of...
Exploring the Hoover Dam
Most people think about Las Vegas when they hear "Nevada", but Nevada is much more than gambling and nights that turn into mornings. There are tons of outdoor activities to partake in, including visiting the Hoover Dam! The Hoover Dam is definitely worth learning...
Step Back in Time at Placita Olvera in Los Angeles
L.A., the city honored in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's shortest civic abbreviation, takes its visitors on a historical tour at its historical monument. We’ve partnered with travel writer Pattie Cordova from Living Mi Vida Loca to get a first-hand...
5 Things You Can’t Miss on the Graceland Tour in Memphis
Whether you're a big Elvis fan or simply a history buff, everyone will enjoy a stop at Graceland! We've partnered with travel writer Pattie Cordova from Living Mi Vida Loca to get a first-hand guide at this iconic attraction. Last time I was in Memphis, Tennessee, I...
Hidden Gems in East Lansing, Michigan
Whether you're planning a trip to visit Michigan State University or simply in East Lansing for a fun escape, there's much to explore! We've partnered with lifestyle blogger Tesa Nicolanti from the blog 2 Wired 2 Tired, as she takes us to her favorite stops around...
Planning Your Trip to Alcatraz Island
San Francisco is about a six hour drive from our home in Southern California. Even so, we’ve only been there a handful of times – but each of those times has been a completely new experience. I love the city of San Francisco so much that at one point in my life, the...
Parading in New Orleans
I've lost count of how many parades there are in New Orleans and the surrounding areas, over a one month span. Let's just say you could attend about 25 - easily!!! If you are overwhelmed about what to do and see when you arrive in New Orleans, you might want to have a...
Visiting Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside
Nothing quite sticks with you like the educational experiences enjoyed while traveling. We've partnered with lifestyle blogger Pattie Cordova from Living Mi Vida Loca as she shares a piece of history with her family in Oceanside, California. Our recent trip to...
Santa Fe Plaza: Where Cultures Collide
Want to travel like a local? We've partnered with adventure and cultural traveler Dr. Cacinda Maloney from the blog Points and Travel, as she experiences the Old World culture that's still alive and well in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On a breezy Saturday night in Santa Fe...
Under The Radar Destination – Middleburg, VA
Travelocity headed to Virginia for this “Under the Radar Destination” column, speaking with Lucy Curtis. Originally from England, Lucy discovered the Virginia Piedmont as a tourist, but today, makes it her home. How did you come to be an expert on Middleburg? I first...
Five Fall Festivals Worth Traveling For
From football-filled weekends to the resurgence of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, there’s plenty to love about fall. As temperatures cool down, it’s the perfect excuse to spend extra time outdoors — without melting away in the sizzling summer sun. So as much as we love our...
Top Beer Destinations in Northern California
Don’t call craft beer a fad in California; they’ve been building this scene for more than 30 years. With more than 600 breweries in the state, and more every day, craft beer is both a major industry and a deep-rooted piece of history for Californians. With breweries...
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