If you’ve ever met someone from Jacksonville, there’s a good chance you’ll know based on their knowledge and passion for some oh-so-Jax things. And if you’re from Jacksonville, you’ll have to tell us if you agree. Here are 11 ways to spot a true Jaxson. They’re Familiar With the St. Johns River The St. Johns…
Big cities often get all the attention. But some of the best places in America are the ones you’ve never heard of. Whether you’re craving quiet streets, cozy cafes, or beautiful nature, there’s a town out there waiting for you. Best of all? You don’t always have to fly across the country to find it….
From grand lobbies with chandeliers to stories whispered through old wood floors, a small number of historic hotels in the U.S. keep the charm of years gone by alive. Here are some of the most iconic historic hotels that are still welcoming Ohio travelers today. The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, Colorado If this hotel…
Florida, with its die-hard fans and haters, continues to be one of the preferred vacation spots and retirement destinations in America. According to U-Haul’s growth index, Florida experienced the second-largest number of customers seeking one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023 for the third year in a row. I was among those who became a Florida tourist-turned-transplant….
Hotels are supposed to feel like a temporary home. But let’s be honest: Some guests act like they’ve never been taught basic manners. From treating the free breakfast like a personal Golden Corral to leaving rooms looking like disaster zones, Michigan hotel workers have seen it all. Want to know which behaviors land you on…
Ask anyone who lived through the 1960s, and they’ll tell you travel looked different. Families drove, maps were paper, and hotel pools were the main attraction. Luckily for Kentuckians who love a good throwback, some of those same hotels are still open. Here are some of our favorites that have “1960s summer postcard” written all…
The 1960s may be long gone, but some small towns in America still carry the feeling of that era. These towns haven’t been totally taken over by big chains or modern trends. And that’s exactly what makes them worth visiting, if you ask us. Can you guess which Pennsylvania town made this list? Mount Airy,…
Nicknames are supposed to tell a story. But sometimes, they tell the wrong story. Across America, you’ll find cities proudly going by names that don’t match the vibe at all. Some are relics from a past nobody remembers. Others sound like they were picked in a hurry and never revisited. The result? Tennessee tourists show…
In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2025, and Florida’s population is projected to reach over 23 million, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their state and why Florida historically receives the…
I was a Florida transplant from New York, and now I’m a former Florida resident. While my departure from the Sunshine State had little to do with Florida itself, my time there gave me firsthand experience of why people chose to leave. Here are some of the top reasons Florida residents are saying goodbye to…
