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Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to Airlines for America, over 17 million passengers flew during the 2024 Labor Day travel period. If you’re also planning to hit the road (or the skies) for that one last summer hurrah, you might be feeling excited but have a [...]

Holidays are all about exploring new places, eating your weight in local calories, collecting random souvenirs, and regretting none of it. Since the U.S. has 50 states, there’s no shortage of activities. For instance, you can attend beach bonfires in Santa Monica, hike the Smoky Mountains, watch fireworks over the NYC skyline, kayak in Lake [...]

Road trips are all about unexpected pit stops, last-minute playlists, and snack-fueled detours. But planning one can be quite overwhelming. You have to map the route, create an accessible itinerary, and most importantly, figure out transportation that actually works for wheelchair users.  Luckily, Wheelchair Getaways rents out accessible vehicles that come with all the essentials, [...]

What’s better than watching Toothless flying across the sky or Harry Potter casting spells alongside Dumbledore? It’s actually experiencing those worlds for real. Turns out, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, “Epic Universe,” is bringing that fantasy to life. Spanning over 750 acres, Epic Universe has three themed parks featuring dragons, wizards, Mario Kart races, [...]

There’s something oddly thrilling about watching twinkling stars and clouds creating shapes like a cosmic jellyfish, a sky cow, or a taco floating through space. The issue is that city smog, light pollution, and cloudy skies can make it nearly impossible to see the Milky Way or any other astronomical wonder. And if you’re a [...]

With the 4th of July just around the corner, patriotic spirits are pulling out all the stops to celebrate! Barbecues? Check. Family get-togethers? Double check. Fireworks? Of course. While these holiday classics are always fun, temperatures and humidity will be high. That doesn’t exactly scream “party perfection,” does it? So why not spend the day [...]

Infamously known as Sin City, Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, attracting over 40 million visitors every year. For many, this iconic city is the ultimate destination for bachelor parties, wild nights out, concerts, and late-night casino runs. So that famous catchphrase, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” can’t be anything but [...]

There’s nothing better than a night of fine dining where candlelit tables enhance overall ambiance, food melts in your mouth, desserts are covered in gold dust or smoked chocolate, and wine pairings somehow make everything taste better. No doubt, a Michelin-starred restaurant can turn a simple dinner into a full-on experience. The issue is that [...]

Taking kids to the zoo always sounds fun — until you're chasing one toward the flamingos while another’s throwing a fit about a sticky ice cream cone. With drive-thru wildlife refuges, you can avoid the chaos and enjoy a relaxing wildlife adventure from the comfort of your rental van. Over here, you’ll cruise past grazing [...]

Rainy days often divide people into two groups: the “I’m never leaving this blanket” crowd and the “Rain won’t stop me” adventurers. If you’re in the second group but don’t particularly enjoy getting soaked, there are plenty of wheelchair-friendly spots where you can stay dry and still have an awesome time. You can visit indoor [...]