Practical, up-to-date tips for visiting Singapore affordably: flights, budget neighborhoods, MRT and contactless payments, hawker-centre dining, free sights, and smart shopping.
Bodie State Historic Park preserves a late-19th-century Gold Rush town in a state of "arrested decay," letting visitors walk among original buildings and artifacts. Plan for high-elevation weather and seasonal road closures; check current park conditions before you go.
Plan New Zealand ski packages around winter (roughly June-August). Base yourself in Queenstown or Wanaka for easy access to major South Island resorts like Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cardrona and Treble Cone; Mount Ruapehu serves North Island skiers. Book early and choose a package that matches ability and travel dates.
Budget-friendly Howard Johnson (by Wyndham) in South Portland offers basic rooms, an indoor pool, meeting space and convenient access to Portland, ME. Verify current restaurant, shuttle and room configurations before booking.
Longleat is an Elizabethan country house in Wiltshire noted for its Smythson design, Capability Brown parkland, rich collections and a pioneering drive-through safari park. The estate combines historic interiors and manuscripts with gardens, a famous maze and free-roaming wildlife.
Bullhead City, AZ and Laughlin, NV sit opposite each other on the Colorado River. Together they offer river recreation, casinos, lodging choices and a mix of small-town life and visitor services.
Royal Caribbean International helped popularize large, activity-rich cruise ships that reshaped Caribbean tourism. Its Oasis-class vessels, family-focused amenities, and broad itineraries drive visitor traffic and jobs in many ports - even as destinations and the industry address environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Kanchanaburi offers wartime history and river scenery. Visit the rebuilt Bridge on the River Kwai, local museums, the war cemetery, and take a river trip for complementary views.
A modern, concise guide to Copper Mountain - highlighting its naturally separated terrain, family services, lift upgrades and expanded snowmaking to help you plan a low-fuss Colorado ski break.
Nuuanu Pali Lookout on Oahu offers dramatic Windward Coast views, powerful trade winds, and a key historical site tied to Kamehameha I. Visit briefly, secure loose items, and respect the memorials.
A concise local guide to Martha's Vineyard: beaches and cliffs at Aquinnah, seafood and sunsets in Menemsha, quahogging, biking, small vineyards and the Oak Bluffs carousel - plus practical tips on seasons and rules.
Hannibal, Missouri, preserves the places that shaped Mark Twain's imagination. Visit the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, local caves and historic downtown to see where Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn began.