Currently living in South FL and would love to experience the fall somewhere. Will be traveling with 3 yr old, husband, and less than 1 yr old, and grandparents. We love good food, tourist attractions, but also love nature, outdoor, fall time, and things to do with our kids. Probably 3-7 days. Anyone have the perfect place in mind?
Hi! My best friend and I are both U.S. citizens (both adults), and we’ll be crossing the Detroit bridge into Windsor, Canada next month by bus, then taking the train to Toronto. This will be our first international trip.
I have both a valid U.S. passport and an Enhanced Michigan ID. My best friend only has an Enhanced Michigan ID.
I’ve watched a lot of videos of people crossing the border, but I’ve never done it myself, so I’m a little nervous, especially about returning to the U.S.
What should we expect when crossing into Canada and when coming back into the U.S.? What kinds of questions do they usually ask? Are there any documents we should have ready besides our IDs, or any tips that would make the process smoother?
Any advice for first-time land border crossers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
27 years old and haven't ever taken a vacation in my life. I wanna start with a small roadtrip. I think this would be perfect because you guys have great historic locations.
Driving down from right outside montreal and should be coming in through Detroit if I'm hitting Mount Rushmore first.
I plan to make a stop at the pawnshop from Hardcore Pawn while I'm down there since i used to watch that show growing up all the time 🤣
Does anyone have any good food tips on the way and back from Mt Rushmore to DC? or any cool music stores along the route? I'd love to stop and buy a guitar or 2. Any places too that anyone knows about that i can find people to jam with aswell?
Also any good Hostels or Hotels to stay in near Rushmore that you guys recommend?
Thanks guys
Happy 4th of July
My sister, her dog, and I will be taking a road trip from Columbus area to Fort Collins, Colorado at the end of July. She will be attending university and I am helping her get settled in.
This is a huge move for her and we want to have some fun along the way! I was looking for recommendations of places that will get us out of the car for a bit and walk the pup. We are taking the interstate 70 route, splitting across two days, with an overnight break in Kansas City.
I appreciate any suggestions :)
Hi everyone,
I'm booking travel for my 65-year-old mother who'll be traveling alone from Delhi to New York for the first time.
Originally I was looking at Emirates, Etihad and Qatar because they're very popular among Indian travelers and there's usually a large Indian crowd on board, which I thought might make the journey more comfortable for her.
However, with the recent tensions in the Middle East and the temporary airspace closures we've seen, I'm wondering whether it's better to book a European connection instead (SWISS via Zurich, KLM via Amsterdam, Lufthansa via Munich/Frankfurt, etc.).
I'm not asking whether Gulf airlines are safe—I know they have excellent safety records and reroute flights when necessary. My concern is more about potential disruptions or uncertainty over the next couple of months.
For those who have recently booked travel for parents or older relatives:
I'd really appreciate hearing recent experiences. Thanks!
Hey girls mostly,
I’m travelling to NYC in September and I have a Dyson Airwrap, unfortunately due to my hair texture I can’t do with a normal dryer. I was thinking of getting a Shark SpeedStyle Pro. Do you know if this one works in US if bought in Europe?
Thanks everyone :)
Hi everyone,
My partner and I (both from the Netherlands, in our 30s) have just booked our flights for a 3-week road trip through the American Southwest this September, and we’d love to get some recommendations from people who know the area well.
We enjoy a mix of:
- Beautiful nature and scenic drives
- Charming towns and cities
- Good food (especially local restaurants)
- Short to moderate hikes
- Unique hotels or cabins
- A relaxed pace (we don’t mind moving every 2–3 days, but we don’t want the trip to feel rushed)
This is our current outline:
- Fly into Denver
- Explore Denver for a few days (and acclimatize to the altitude) (4 nights)
- Great Sand Dunes National Park (1 night in Alamos)
- Santa Fe & Albuquerque (4 nights in Alberquerque)
- Sedona (planning several nights here)
- Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon South Rim
- Williams (Route 66)
- Finish in Las Vegas and fly home
We’re already considering booking something special for one night around Sedona / Flagstaff / Grand Canyon, like a stargazing cabin, dome or unique accommodation.
A few questions:
- Does this route feel realistic for about 21 days?
- Are there any places we’re missing that are absolute must-sees?
- Any scenic roads or detours that are worth taking?
- Hidden gems, local restaurants or viewpoints that tourists often miss?
- Would you spend more or less time in any of these places?
- Any unforgettable experiences we should book in advance?
A few additional notes:
We don’t mind driving long distances if the drive itself is beautiful.
We don’t need to visit every famous attraction—we’d rather have a few amazing experiences than rush through a checklist.
We generally avoid crowded tourist traps if there are better alternatives nearby.
Thanks in advance! We’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve done a similar trip or who live in the area.
Friends of ours want to go on a trip to celebrate survival from a major medical incident-- they have reserved an amount of money from a settlement for a vacation for 4 adults.
Here are the needs/desires:
-must be near water
-must be a legal state for marijuana
-have a spa near by
-would love an All-Inclusive, but US AI's are for the uber wealthy, and they cannot leave the US (immigration shit)
-LOW STRESS, variety of options-- they want an AI for the low stress and being able to choose what to do the day of. Obviously this is hard to come by in the us-- what are some ways to simulate an AI? I have ample time to plan, willing to cook and present travel plans, etc. Obviously, it's a free vacation with my favorite people who are alive.
-like california or pacific north west-- thinking november, but swayed for not-super-hot weather.
-not into drinking, into art and museums and chilling by the water. Could go for a beach house, could also go for a mountainside lake.
Hi! Any thoughts / suggestions / criticisms of this road trip itinerary? 2 nights in Miami, 2 nights in Siesta, 2 nights in Destin, and 1 in the rest of the stops…. Anything I should add in or leave out?
Hi! I’m 19 and I really want to explore the world eventually and experience different cultures. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember. I'm starting within the US first, so if anyone has any suggestions let me know! I've done things alone in my City, like the movies, dinner, and shopping so finding peace with being alone isn't really an issue, my biggest concern is that I’ve always been told that I look younger than I actually am. Even now, people regularly mistake me for being 14 or 15. I’m not saying that to sound like a pick me lol, but it’s honestly one of the main things that’s made me nervous about solo traveling. I'm not that tall so I worry that I could come across as an easier target. I know traveling alone means staying alert and using common sense, and I’m fully prepared to do that. I just wanted to ask other solo female travelers: what are some things you do to stay safe? Any tips, habits, or gear you’d recommend? Anyone have any large dogs that they travel internationally with? I’d rather be overprepared than learn the hard way.
I got into credit card points because someone told me you could travel for almost free with the points sitting in a Chase account. Turns out it's true, but figuring out how took me forever. So I built PointRoutes: pointroutes.com
It's a map of every nonstop route out of Seattle, priced in points instead of dollars. Toggle the programs you have (Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Alaska), enter your balances, and routes you can actually afford light up. Hover any city and it shows which transfer partner books it cheapest e.g. Tokyo shows up at "as low as 20,000 points" via ANA, which most people with a Sapphire don't know they can do.
There's also a card recommender (ranks cards by net annual value against your actual spending, after fees and credits) and a Chrome extension that badges Google Flights results with which points programs can book each flight.
Things I'm weirdly proud of: every award price is hand-verified against the actual airline charts, not scraped from blogs; I spent a full week auditing every route, carrier, and transfer partner because this hobby's community will (rightly) destroy you for wrong numbers. And the whole thing is free with no account.
Honest limitations: Seattle only for now (multi-city is next), the data is compiled manually so things will occasionally drift stale, and award availability at the lowest prices comes and goes ; the map shows floors, not guarantees.
Stack: React/Vite/TS, Mapbox GL, Vercel. Built nights and weekends over a few months.
Would genuinely love feedback on two things: does the map make sense within 10 seconds of landing (there's an onboarding popup - did it help or annoy you?), and if you're not in Seattle, would a version for your airport get you to enter your balances?
My husband and I will be taking a trip this October likely the 10th-13th for our anniversary. Should we go to Salem, Mass. or somewhere in Maine?? We fully understand that Salem is going to be very busy and full of us tourist, and we are okay with that. We don’t have any idea where to go in Maine, but have always been interested in going there!
I know that visiting all 50 states is a challenge on its own. But should spending just one night in a state really count as having "visited" it?
I don't think so. That's why, in addition to tracking visited states, I wanted to track counties, national parks, state parks, and national monuments too.
As a European who has visited the US four times, I was still surprised by how little I've actually seen of each state. How many lifetimes would someone need to truly explore them all? 😄 Nine, like a cat?
Your help needed here! :)
I’m a Chinese girl/ solo traveler and I plan to stay around one week in Alaska flying from some cities in the Sates ( Chicago for example) and fly back to Seattle, by end of July.
I cannot drive by myself. Is it possible to travel there all by public transportation? Is there any tour recommendations and the contact please ?
Only having the option of public transportation traveling in the states seems so difficult. I don’t even know where I can go. I love wildlife and nature scene, not too much interested in metropolitans.
Also, It will be great if anyone partner with me for this one week natural adventure to Alaska or maybe other national Park in the states or Canada.
Hi guys, I'm currently 18, and I'm doing my bachelors in India. I am going to complete my finals in a month and was hoping to visit my sister who is currently working here. She's on CPT rn, pursuing her Phd as well. Is it a problem to travel right now given my situation, or if I just be prepared for the questions they might ask in the immigration, I'll be good to go? Also, if anyone has any idea on what kind of questions they might ask during immigration, please do tell. Thanks in advance.
I’ll explain a little my situation: in 2001 when I was 11 my parents took me to the US under a tourist Visa (visa waiver program), and we ended up staying for almost 5 years. We left the country in 2006, I was 16. Last year I decided to apply for a tourist visa and it got approved on the first try.
Now I have a trip plan to Orlando for August and I’m getting a bit anxious as to what to expect when going through customs. What kind of questions do they ask?
And how likely do you think this overstay is to cause concern, even though it was fully disclosed during the visa application process?
Hello all! My husband and I are going to have the chance to travel somewhere in the US soon and I want to get some ideas of best bang for our buck! We will be flying out of Columbus international airport and have an extended weekend to travel somewhere in the lower 48. If you were in our shoes what would you do? Is this worth going through a travel agency??
Update: planning for fall and prefer mountains over city travel!
I'm from the UK, and I've made yearly trips to a small town in Oregon with only a carry-on and a personal bag . All these flights have always had a connecting flight somewhere in either Arizona PHX or Seattle Tacoma Airports.
This turn around I'm thinking of checking in a bag (Never done it before nor is it included in the fare ticket) but I've heard many conflicting things about how the process works in tandem with the the First Point of Entry principle of going through customs and immigration (+security) again.
Would I have to go to baggage claim and re-check in my checked bag or will they simply be transferred to my final destination without my input?
I apologise for how stupid and trivial this sounds, every flight I take ends up feeling exactly like my first. I would really appreciate clarification.
Hello y'all,
After a failed Seattle trip with some friends, I have about $300 (I don't mind going over) in Southwest credit that I need to spend before Summer is over (going back to school, credit expires before the next break). I really love nature and hiking, so a National Park could be nice, but since I'm 18 and can't really do a rental car I'm not sure how easy that would be. For cities, I really love seeing live music, art festivals, good cheap food, and good picture spots. Recs?
Flying out of New Orleans.
Many Thanks!
Hi, I am thinking to take next week off from work because I haven’t travelled anywhere in a long time. In total I will have 8 days off with weekends so I am thinking to either drive to New York or fly to Calgary and drive to Banff, Jasper and Vancouver. What do you suggest is best? I know it is like two different places but keeping in mind the time and last minute part what do you suggest. I live in Toronto.