[ad_1] If you’re looking for the quintessential Florida beach vacation, look no further than Cocoa Beach to experience gators, surfing and key lime pie. Cocoa Beach is located just an hour east of Orlando’s famous theme parks and just a few miles south of the Kennedy Space Center. However, the …

[ad_1] Global travel volume increased 7.9 percent between 2015 and 2017, the U.S. Travel Association recently reported. It’s a figure that should hardly be surprising given how easy and affordable globetrotting has become in recent years. The question is no longer whether one should travel, but rather, what are the …

[ad_1] An unbelievable, Ponderosa pine-carpeted landscape greeted us as our plane descended into Flagstaff’s tiny airport. As we made our way to the pickup van at the airport, the air that welcomed us was cold and crisp, smelling like Christmas and imminent snow. Later, while driving around the charismatic downtown, …

[ad_1] Week-long vacation trips can be difficult to pull off in the winter, which is exactly why weekend getaways are needed. Asheville, North Carolina is packed with beauty, beer and blissful adventures. Plus, it’s an easy drive from most southern destinations and filled with gorgeous mountain scenery. Remember, you don’t …

[ad_1] A new coalition of industry insiders promoting tourism to the United States launched Tuesday with the intent of reversing a drop in international visitors since 2015. Visit U.S. will consist of travel, retail, hotel and gaming industry leaders who will work with President Donald Trump and his administration to …

[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: Japan is encouraging visitors to explore beyond its major cities.—Janeen Christoff, Senior Writer. The Japan National Tourism Organization’s (JNTO) New York office released a digital mini-series, “Go: Tohoku.” The series promotes the Tohoku region, a “hidden gem” located in the northern part of Japan, to the …

[ad_1] Sometimes when our engines quieted and we all fell silent at the same time, we could hear the howling of the snow dogs from far away, the wind carrying their calls over the spectacular snow-covered peaks and troughs that were our playground for a couple of hours. Most of …

[ad_1] Looking for a destination to visit that seems to be the place to go? According to the 2018 Virtuoso Luxe Report, the top emerging destinations (i.e. ones that have seen an increase in visitors, either for the first time or all over again) are Iceland, Croatia, Japan, Cuba and …

[ad_1] Why it Rates: Los Angeles took bold steps to make sure international visitors feel welcome, and that effort is clearly paying off.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) President & CEO Ernest Wooden Jr. today announced Los …

[ad_1] Quick question: What’s the biggest city in Missouri? Nope, it’s not St. Louis, it’s Kansas City. Sure, the fact that a place called Kansas City is actually located in Missouri can be a little confusing, but once you get that figured out you are destined for a dandy time …