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October is on of the best months for scenic drives because you can get fall foliage, crisp weather, mountain scenery, and-depending on where you go-red rock landscapes without the summer heat. This isn't your typical list of scenic drives to go on. You can choose based on the experience or sights you want to see. Best for Fall Foliage: Kancamagus Highway Located in New Hampshire. Best time in October to visit: early-mid Oct. What you'll see: Peak New England colors Best Mount

Rain doesn't have to ruin a vacation. In face, some of the best travel memories happen when plans change and you discover something unexpected. Here are some rainy-day activities to add to your travel itinerary: Find a Local Coffee Shop Skip the chain and look for a locallly owned cafe. Grab a warm drink, play a game, read, or simply watch the rain. Visit a Museum Art museums, history museum, science centers, and local cultural museums are perfect for a rainy afternoon-and th

Vacation doesn't have to mean spending thousands of dollars. With a little planning, flexibility, travelers can often find meaningful ways to lower the cost of flights, hotels, transportation, and activities. Here are five strategies to help stretch your travel budget. Be Flexible With Your Travel Dates One of the easiest ways to potentially lower your travel costs is to avoid automatically traveling on the busiest days. If your schedule allows, compare: Weekday vs. weekend f

Places across the country where visitors can learn, reflect, and remember the lives changed forever on September 11, 2001. New York City - 9/11 Memorial & Museum The most prominent place to remember September 11th is the site of the former World Trade Center. The 9/11 Memorial features two reflecting pools set within the footprints of the Twin Towers, with the names of those killed inscribed around them. The Memorial is free and open daily, while the Museum requires admission

Less planning, more memories: family getaways that make the most of your precious time off. When going on a vacation with family, taking off the stress of planning every minute of every day, can make the vacation not feel like it is worth it. That's why we have compiled a list of family-friendly vacation destinations. You already work so hard in your career, you shouldn't have to stress about vacation. San Diego, California Why it works: Beaches, the San Diego Zoo, Legoland n

Everyone loves summer, the smell of sunscreen, fresh cut grass, staying up late to watch fireworks, and long summer days. There is so much to love about summer. But there is something special and cozy about seeing the leaves change colors and pulling out the crewnecks from last year. Whether you're excited about fall crafting, eating everything with a little bit of pumpkin in it, or the cooler weather, there is really no wrong way to welcome in the cozy season. Here is a guid

Taking time off doesn't always using a full week of PTO. With some planning around weekends and company holidays, employees can turn a handful of vacation days into several longer breaks throughout the year. Start With your Company's Holiday Calendar Before requesting any PTO, look at your company's paid holiday. If a holiday falls on a Monday, taking Tuesday-Friday off can create a 9-day break using only 4 PTO days. If a holiday falls on a Friday, taking the following Monday

For most people, traveling for vacation is something to look forward to. As parents, we want to include our kids as much as possible, but that can be stressful. Traveling with young kids gets easier when you plan ahead, pack smart, and keep your daily schedules flexible. Focus on one major activity per day, bring plenty of easy snacks, gate-check bulky gear like strollers, and expect plans to change. Travel is still possible and enjoyable for families. Choose the Right Destin

In my opinion, every parent looks at the calendar in the middle of August and realizes that free-time is going to be gone within the next 2 weeks. Many parents are wanting to go on one last big vacation, other parents are wanting to focus on school supplies, and others have this overwhelming feeling to do both. We'll go over a few of these mindsets to find what works best for your family to soak up the rest of summer. The "Bucket List Bandit" The "Bucket List Bandit" desperat

Many people love going to Disneyland, DisneyWorld, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and many other great tourist spots in the United States. It can also be fun to find those not so popular places. Whether that can be because of the amount of people, finding something that's kid friendly, wanting to go on a budget-friendly vacation, or wanting to find something different; there are so many hidden gems to visit. Here are great, beautiful places in the US that often get overlooked