“The only way to understand painting is to go and look at it. And if out of a million visitors there is even one to whom art means something, that is enough to justify museums.”—Pierre-Auguste Renoir It is inspiring that the …
America’s interstate system makes it relatively quick to dash from coast to coast—at least compared to the Lewis and Clark days. By some estimates, a cross-country road trip can be done in less than a week—if you’re willing to drive around …
First introduced in 2015 to celebrate Amazon’s 20th year in business, Amazon Prime Day has become a much-anticipated annual shopping event. Now spanning two days, it offers deep discounts on thousands of products in Amazon’s marketplace. Although Amazon keeps the …
For Richer, For Poorer Ah, love. Exciting and new. So many possibilities. So much chemistry. The whirlwind romance, plans for the future. Cohabiting, vows, babies — and no, it doesn’t have to be in that order (or at all). But …
The oldest-operating amusement park, to date, is 436 years old. In Klampenborg, Denmark, Bakken boasts six roller coasters—one of which is a wooden ride that has been operating since 1932. So while the idea of an amusement park seems inherently American …
Thousands of years ago—the second century B.C., to be precise—folks in Liuyang, China began using the precursor to modern-day fireworks. People would throw sticks of bamboo into a fire, believing the subsequent explosion (caused by overheated air pockets) warded off …
Virginia’s hot and humid summers make going to the beach an absolute must! It’s a great way to spend time with your family and friends, relax, cool down, and have a good time. Virginia is located along the Atlantic Ocean, …
Winter weather doesn’t have to mean the end of bathing suit season. Amid blustery snowdrifts, ski jumps, and wintry mountain ranges across the U.S., Dolphin Pools curated a list of 11 hotels and resorts with heated outdoor pools that are …
Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28% year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Many parks were forced to close to combat the spread of the virus, but that’s not the whole story—when the …
With domestic and international travel finally opening up again as COVID-19 restrictions have begun to loosen, many of us find ourselves itching to go somewhere new after nearly two years spent inside. The World Travel & Tourism Council told Travel …