Planning a girls’ weekend in Nashville and looking for fun things to do? This guide is packed with cute bakeries, boutiques, colorful murals, the best music attractions, and museums you don’t want to miss. Design your perfect Nashville girls' weekend or bachelorette bash with these ideas for where to shop, stay, eat and play.

Planning a girls trip in Florida? From laid-back beach towns with emerald waters to artsy downtown areas filled with galleries and rooftop bars, the Sunshine State is packed with destinations perfect for a weekend with your crew.

Planning a girls weekend in the South? From historic coastal towns to mountain escapes and music-filled nights, these destinations for Southern girls trips offer the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and Instagram-worthy moments with your crew.

Our guide for things to do in Jacksonville on a girls trip is full of beaches, brunches, bowling, and botanical gardens in the Flip Side of Florida.

Our guide to a Franklin girls weekend is full of brunches, boutiques, and bevvies in central Tennessee. The perfect day trip from Nashville, this historic town is known for its Southern charm and live music.

Planning a girls weekend in San Antonio? From bike rides on the Mission Trail to rooftop cocktails, shopping, and spa days, this guide covers the best things to do on a San Antonio girls weekend — based on my own experiences after living in Texas for over a decade.

Looking for the best girls getaways in Texas? We’ve rounded up 12 big cities and small towns full of culture, adventure, and delicious food!

From the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas with boutiques and cafes to biking trails and swimming holes, these are some of the best things to do in Georgetown on a girls trip.

From colorful murals and a historic arts district to endless shopping and dining, these are some of the best things to do in Plano Texas on a girls trip.

These Gilmore Girls towns in Connecticut bring Stars Hollow vibes with their cute gazebos, local diners, book shops, and more.

Planning a girls weekend in San Diego? This guide has the best places to shop, hike, and beach hop during a San Diego girls trip. The sun-soaked coast of Southern California is the perfect destination to spend time with your best gals, whether for a girls getaway or a weekend bachelorette party in San Diego.

There’s so much to do in Paris alone, whether it’s your first trip and you want to visit all the big attractions and museums, or you prefer a slow-paced escape where you wander and discover. This guides rounds up my favorite things to do on a solo trip to Paris, with tips for safety and ideas for where to stay.

Wondering about the average cost of a trip to Paris? I spent four nights in Paris solo this spring, and came away pretty surprised by how affordable my trip actually was. This post breaks down my solo travel budget and ways to save.

Planning a solo trip to Everglades National Park? My guide includes ideas for glamping, boat rides and hikes. The Everglades offers the perfect blend of wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures and unique landscapes.

After visiting nearly 30 national parks solo (and 40 in total), these are some of of my favorites outdoor adventures around U.S., from the Grand Canyon to the coast of Maine.

This solo trip to New York is full of fun ideas for what to do, see, and eat in the city. My action-packed guide is perfect for a long weekend trip to New York and includes museums, bookstores, city views, boat tours, and so much more.

Planning a solo trip to Lisbon? This guide is packed with things to do, safety tips, and the best places to stay and eat!

From wildlife watching to beach hopping to museums and historic villages, these are some of the best things to do alone in San Diego. The Pacific Coast city in Southern California is known for its sun-soaked beaches and amusement attractions perfect for a solo trip to San Diego.

Planning a solo trip to London? This travel guide will help you find fun things to do alone in London, from palace tours and high tea to museums, parks, and more.

Planning a solo trip to Everglades National Park? My guide includes ideas for glamping, boat rides and hikes. The Everglades offers the perfect blend of wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures and unique landscapes.

Discover the best coastal trails, lighthouse views, and cozy places to stay on Mount Desert Island with this one day in Acadia National Park itinerary. If you’re visiting the Maine destination for the first time, this Acadia guide will help you to plan the perfect trip.

After visiting nearly 30 national parks solo (and 40 in total), these are some of of my favorites outdoor adventures around U.S., from the Grand Canyon to the coast of Maine.

One day at the Grand Canyon might not seem like enough, but you can manage to squeeze in a lot of activities, even if you’re short on time. This itinerary will help you plan a one-day itinerary at the Grand Canyon South Rim, with ideas for where to hike and watch the golden sunset.

This 4 days in Yellowstone itinerary features the best geysers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys of the first national park in the U.S. Yellowstone National Park covers more than 2.2 million acres of wilderness in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, and is known for its hydrothermal features like hot springs, mud pots and boiling rivers. This guide highlights the best spots to include on a Yellowstone itinerary for 4 days, with tips for where to stay each night, what to pack, and more.

This Zion to Bryce Canyon road trip itinerary features the best hikes and views at the two most popular Utah national parks. If you’re planning a road trip to see the pink cliffs and orange hoodoos at Bryce Canyon and Zion, this map and guide will point you to the best trails, activities and places to stay.

Looking for cities and towns near Rocky Mountain National Park for your next vacation? We’ve rounded up 10 places to stay in Colorado near the popular park, ranging from the bustling Denver metro to old mining villages in the mountains.

This one day in Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary includes the best things to do in the famous Colorado park. With more than 100 mountain peaks and lakes and 300-plus miles of hiking trails, it takes some planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in one day. I’ve put together this Rocky Mountain itinerary for first timers who want to see a little bit of everything, from reflective lakes to the tallest peak in the park.

This Utah national parks road trip itinerary includes incredible scenery and hiking in the Southwest. Southern Utah is home to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks, also known as the Utah Mighty 5. This guide has the ultimate Utah parks road trip to see it all, plus a map and itineraries for 7, 8 or 9 days.

Spring is one of the best times to visit Grand Canyon National Park — the temperature is perfect for hiking, crowds and prices are lower than in summer, and days are longer than in fall and winter. If you want to see the Grand Canyon in spring, we’ve got all the tips and info you need for planning your trip, from what weather to expect to where to stay and what to do. Keep reading for how to plan a Grand Canyon spring vacation.

Looking for the best town to stay in when visiting Zion National Park? These cities near Zion range from small scenic communities to larger hubs of hotels and restaurants. We’ve added recommendations for exactly where to stay near Zion for camping, cozy lodges, or modern hotels.

These cities near the Grand Canyon are the best places to stay during your national park vacation. They range from a historic village on the South Rim to a remote ranch on the canyon floor to cities full of shopping and dining. We’ve also included recommendations for the best places to stay near Grand Canyon National Park, whether you’re looking for rustic lodges, campgrounds or hotels with a pool.

This guide to the most and least popular national parks in the United States ranks all 63 using the annual visitation numbers from the National Park Service. You’ll also find tips like the top things to do in each national park, how to see the busier ones with fewer crowds, and reasons why the least visited ones often get overlooked.

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Arizona on your next vacation, these deserts, waterfalls, and canyons will quickly fill your Arizona bucket list. The state is full of breathtaking parks and hidden gems in landscapes that range from pine forests to red rocks to boulder-filled lakes. It’s the perfect destination to get outdoors and try new adventures or even sightsee from the front seat on a road trip.

Pink sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, a gushing blue river — this one day in Zion National Park itinerary is packed with the breathtaking landscapes of southern Utah. For adventure seekers, Zion offers heart-pumping treks through the Virgin River and up ridges with sweeping views. There’s also nature trails, scenic drives, bike paths, ranger programs, and much more. Check out the top things to put on your Zion National Park bucket list.

A four-day Utah and Arizona road trip is the perfect introduction to the region along the border of the two states, where the Colorado River and its tributaries create breathtaking scenes. This itinerary in the southwest is perfect for first-timers looking for famous landmarks, national parks, photo-worthy views and epic hikes.

This 3 days at the Grand Canyon itinerary includes the best hikes, viewpoints and adventures along the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Following switchbacks into the canyon, riding bikes along the rim, hopping between lookouts to find the best sunset views — it’s all in the plan with this Grand Canyon itinerary for 3 days.

Soaring pink cliffs, gushing rivers and breathtaking hikes along canyon rims and ridges are all a part of this Grand Canyon to Zion National Park itinerary that combines two of the best places to visit in southern Utah and northern Arizona into one unforgettable road trip. Keep reading for a Grand Canyon Zion road trip guide to help you plan your route and hikes and find the best places to stay.

This Grand Canyon packing list will help you figure out what to wear to the Grand Canyon on your national park vacation. We’ve included what to pack for the Grand Canyon in summer and winter, and what types of activities you should plan for. Keep reading for our complete Grand Canyon packing checklist and tips.

With just 2 days at the Grand Canyon, you’ll have time to see quite a bit of the national park if you plan ahead. That’s where this handy guide comes in. We’ve broken down the top things to do at the Grand Canyon South Rim for your first visit, from the best sunset views to hikes you don’t want to miss.

Looking for the best towns near Acadia National Park? The stunning coastal destination on Mount Desert Island in Maine is known for its cliffs, lakes, mountains and lighthouses. Many Acadia towns and villages are located along bays and harbors, with views of offshore islands. Whether you’re looking for the best campground in Acadia, a charming historic hamlet, or a larger city with amenities, this list of towns close to Acadia National Park lays out the pros and cons of different options.

Autumn in the national parks brings vibrant fall foliage, cooler weather, and fewer crowds at popular spots like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. That’s why a fall national parks trip is the perfect chance to see some of these natural gems in the United States. These are our top picks for the best national parks for fall.

This 3-day Great Smoky Mountains itinerary features gushing waterfalls, misty mountains, scenic drives, and the best hikes in the popular national park. Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the park offers over 800 miles of trails, dozens of falls, and historic settlements in areas like the Cades Cove valley.

These cities and towns near Smoky Mountains National Park range from buzzing tourist hot spots to quiet creekside communities. The national park on the Tennessee and North Carolina border is the most popular in the country, so picking the right place to stay in the Smokies can mean the difference between traffic and bright lights or the sounds of birds chirping and streams rushing. This list of towns and cities near Smoky Mountains National Park includes a wide variety of ideas for exactly where to stay.

The best places to stay in Death Valley National Park include desert villages and campgrounds on the border of California and Nevada. At 3.4 million acres, Death Valley is the largest national park in the Lower 48, so it can be hard to figure out exactly which hotels are the closest. We’ll weigh the pros and cons of each location to help you figure out where to stay at Death Valley National Park.

This 4 days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone itinerary wraps the best of both national parks into one epic road trip. Use the guide to plan what to do, when to go and where to stay.

These towns and cities near Yellowstone National Park are the best places to stay to access all the wilderness and wildlife in the famous park. We’ve broken down how to pick the best Yellowstone entrance, which towns near Yellowstone National Park have hotels and lodges, and what nearest cities to Yellowstone National Park you should fly into.

These towns near Bryce Canyon National Park get you close to the famous orange hoodoos and stunning sunsets at the popular Utah destination. If you’re looking for the closest town to Bryce Canyon for your next trip to the national park, this list has all the best retro motels, budget inns and cozy cabins.

Sand dunes, salt flats and colorful hills are all on the agenda for this one day in Death Valley itinerary. The national park on the border of Nevada and California covers over 3.4 million acres from the lowest and hottest point in North America to frosty mountain peaks. If you’re wondering what to see in Death Valley in one day, this itinerary will guide you to the best activities, hikes, scenic drives and more!

Snow melting into gushing waterfalls, wildlife awakening from winter slumber, hiking trails warmed by perfect temperatures — these are just a few of the reasons to get outdoors this spring with a vacation to some of the best parks, lakes and islands in the United States. Check out which nature-fueled escapes top our spring vacation bucket list!

This 4 days in Yellowstone itinerary features the best geysers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys of the first national park in the U.S. Yellowstone National Park covers more than 2.2 million acres of wilderness in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, and is known for its hydrothermal features like hot springs, mud pots and boiling rivers. This guide highlights the best spots to include on a Yellowstone itinerary for 4 days, with tips for where to stay each night, what to pack, and more.

This Zion to Bryce Canyon road trip itinerary features the best hikes and views at the two most popular Utah national parks. If you’re planning a road trip to see the pink cliffs and orange hoodoos at Bryce Canyon and Zion, this map and guide will point you to the best trails, activities and places to stay.

This Arizona and Utah road trip itinerary packs in 10 days of canyons, rivers, rock arches and epic hikes. You’ll get to see the best of both states while visiting six national parks and driving scenic byways. To help you plan your Arizona Utah road trip, we’ve included a route map, a daily itinerary with suggestions for trails and views, and a section full of tips.

This Utah national parks road trip itinerary includes incredible scenery and hiking in the Southwest. Southern Utah is home to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks, also known as the Utah Mighty 5. This guide has the ultimate Utah parks road trip to see it all, plus a map and itineraries for 7, 8 or 9 days.

This road trip packing list will help you prepare for your next big adventure on the highway, whether that’s a cross-country family road trip or driving to the beach with pals. I’ve road tripped in about 10 countries and 30-something states and these are my top things to bring on a road trip and a free packing checklist to help you stay organized.

A four-day Utah and Arizona road trip is the perfect introduction to the region along the border of the two states, where the Colorado River and its tributaries create breathtaking scenes. This itinerary in the southwest is perfect for first-timers looking for famous landmarks, national parks, photo-worthy views and epic hikes.

Soaring pink cliffs, gushing rivers and breathtaking hikes along canyon rims and ridges are all a part of this Grand Canyon to Zion National Park itinerary that combines two of the best places to visit in southern Utah and northern Arizona into one unforgettable road trip. Keep reading for a Grand Canyon Zion road trip guide to help you plan your route and hikes and find the best places to stay.

Gushing waterfalls, black-sand beaches, bamboo forests — Maui’s Road to Hana is the day trip of a lifetime, full of hairpin turns and one-way bridges alongside dramatic drops down to the sea. This guide to the best Road to Hana stops packs in handy tips, pictures, maps and important info for your Road to Hana tour.

If you’re looking for the best gift for road trippers, this list is packed with fun ideas. Whether you need gifts for RVer relatives or are trying to find the perfect road trip gifts for your travel-loving friend, use this guide to spark some ideas this holiday season.

This Boston to Acadia National Park itinerary highlights the best seaside villages, historic lighthouses, and sandy beaches on a coastal New England road trip. We’ve included Boston to Maine road trip options for three to seven days and a list of towns, cities, and parks you don’t want to miss.

This Colorado to Utah road trip features slot canyons, sand dunes, rock arches, and desert hikes at the nine national parks in the neighboring states. We’ve included the best things to do in 7 to 14 days in this Colorado Utah road trip itinerary. Keep reading for how to plan your route, when to go, what to pack, and more.

Canyons, fourteeners, sand dunes, alpine lakes — it’s all on the agenda of this epic road trip from Texas to Colorado. I’ve included suggested routes for a Texas to Colorado road trip from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth or Dallas, plus the best places to visit once you get there.

This 4 days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone itinerary wraps the best of both national parks into one epic road trip. Use the guide to plan what to do, when to go and where to stay.

A Switzerland road trip is the best way to see tons of mountains, lakes and historic sites, and this Switzerland itinerary for 5 days in the country will help you plot your path. The agenda is fast-paced, full of big city sightseeing, quiet villages, stunning castles and scenic hikes.  

Looking for fun spring road trip ideas? These bucket list road trips in the U.S. highlight coastal breezes in the Northeast, warm desert landscapes in the West, and blossoming trees in historic Southern towns. Some trips will fill a whole week of spring vacation with national parks and city breaks along the way, while others are short drives with time to relax at your final destination. Use the map and guide to find a road trip near you!

These bucket-list summer road trips in the United States stretch from the deserts of California and the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to escape city life for national parks and the great outdoors, or just want to cruise down some of the most famous scenic routes in the country, these U.S. road trip vacations will not disappoint.

Trade in the concrete jungle this summer for nature-filled escapes. These outdoorsy summer destinations feature waterfalls, lakes, mountains and forests. Plus, they’re just a short drive away from the most populated cities in the United States. Think of them as a step up from a staycation with much better views and plenty of space to avoid the crowds!

This road trip packing list will help you prepare for your next big adventure on the highway, whether that’s a cross-country family road trip or driving to the beach with pals. I’ve road tripped in about 10 countries and 30-something states and these are my top things to bring on a road trip and a free packing checklist to help you stay organized.

This step-by-step travel planning guide and checklist will help you start booking your own trips without the help of a travel agent. It follows the exact steps I’ve taken to plan my vacations in 20 different countries, as well as tips to save money and stress less.

You don’t need a travel agent or huge budget to see the world. These websites and apps will alert you to airline sales, give you insights on the cheapest flight dates and destinations, and help you sort through accommodations for your holiday. Check out these 8 travel tools I use to plan my trips.

It costs good money to pay for plane tickets and bucket list experiences like glacier boat rides in Iceland and helicopter tours in Kauai. So how do we travel to places like Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii without going totally broke? We prioritize travel in our budget! Get some ideas on where to cut back from these 21 things I don’t spend money on to afford my travel habits instead.

What obstacles keep you from traveling more? Chances are, the answer is time or money. With work, family obligations, bills and more, it just never seems to be the right time to book that plane ticket. These 10 tips will help you brainstorm ways to find more time and money and travel more.