Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods in the United States, but not every day of the holiday week is equally crowded. Choosing when to leave and return can make a meaningful difference ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day has become an increasingly recognized observance in the United States, but its history is much longer than the modern holiday suggests. The idea did not begin with a sing...

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026 falls on Monday, October 12, creating a natural three-day weekend from October 10 through October 12.  Across the United States, communities will mark the occas...

Make the October 12 holiday weekend your excuse for a memorable fall escape, from colorful mountain towns and national parks to coastal retreats and lively cities.   Where Should You Go ...

How Columbus Day developed from early commemorations of Christopher Columbus into a U.S. federal holiday, and why the October observance has different meanings today.   What Is Columbus ...

A Labor Day road trip can be one of the best ways to use the final major long weekend of summer. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, creating a three-day weekend for people who have...

Labor Day Weekend has a different feeling from the other major holiday weekends of the year.  Memorial Day often signals the beginning of summer, while Independence Day arrives in the middl...

There's a specific kind of traveler who doesn't plan a trip around landmarks or hikes; they plan it around what's on the menu. If a destination's reputation is built as much on its food scene as it...

There's a particular kind of magic in a 3-day weekend.  It's long enough to actually leave your routine behind, but short enough that you don't need to burn through your entire PTO bank to ...