One Quarter of Americans Haven’t Visited Iconic Landmarks
A large chunk of Americans haven’t visited any of the most popular landmarks and attractions in their own cities or around the country, according to a new survey. The survey from ZipCar and OnePoll found that 25 percent of Americans have yet to visit “iconic landmarks” in their own cities. Almost the same number of […]
Record Number of Americans Hold Passports
The number of Americans with passports has hit a record high. According to Census and State Department data, 21.4 million passports were issued in 2016, which is the most ever. That means 42 percent of Americans hold a passport, a growth of 15 percent since 2007. In 1990, only four percent of Americans had one. […]
Five Weird Things to See in the United States
Travelers to the United States are likely familiar with some of the top tourist spots like Times Square in New York, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Park, but if you’re interested in seeing some things off the beaten path, here are five spots you should check out, according to […]
Record Numbers of Americans Ditch US Passports
When faced with the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency, some Americans have threatened to leave the country, but most of that grumbling is probably just talk. However, there is a small but growing number of Americans who are following through on a pledge to renounce their citizenship, but it’s likely for other reasons. While […]
More Americans Move to This State Than Anywhere Else
Florida is the state more Americans are moving to than anywhere else. The sunshine state, located at the southeastern tip of the United States, draws sizable numbers of retirees attracted by its balmy weather and low cost of living, but that’s not what’s drawing the largest group of movers — young people in their twenties […]
Take a Look at Most Instagrammed Locations in US
In the United States, parks and geographic landmarks, such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, are among the most Instagrammed locations in the United States. Busbud explored which locations are mentioned most on the photo-sharing app, which claims to have 300 million monthly users, and came up with a diverse list that includes everything from wineries […]
Popular US Cities that Hate Tourists Most
Tourism might be a trillion-dollar industry in the United States but that doesn’t mean all Americans welcome tourists with open arms. For example, while excited visitors flock to New York City, the Big Apple doesn’t return their enthusiasm. Only Arlington, Texas, hates tourists more than New Yorkers, according to a study from Stratos Jets, a […]
25 Most Popular Places to Visit in US
Big cities and quaint historic towns top the list of most popular places to visit in the United States, according to the travel site, TripAdvisor. New York, Chicago and Charleston, South Carolina were chosen as the top travel destinations in the United States by millions of TripAdvisor users who voted. New York topped the list […]
Here’s Where a Record Number of Americans Will Travel in 2015
Thanks to lower gas prices and a stronger dollar, Americans are expected to take a record number of international trips in the next couple of years, and more exotic locales such as Cuba and Myanmar are on their radar. Emerging from a recession that kept many grounded for the past few years, Americans are venturing […]
American Students Lag Behind in Study Abroad Programs
For millions of students around the world, it’s the highlight of their college career: the opportunity to leave their campus for a semester to travel overseas and study abroad. However, fewer than 10 percent of American students take advantage of the chance to study in a foreign country. And that’s a concern, according to the […]