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TRAVEL CHALLENGE

Could You Totally Unplug at a Secluded Airbnb? Your Stay, Gas and Snacks Are On Us

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jan 5, 2021

** Sorry, applications have closed! ** Congratulations to our winner Jeanne T. and family in Eau Claire, WI! Since we started Trips To Discover back in 2014 our mission has…

Rest and Relaxation

11 Vacation Homes for the Most Relaxing Florida Beach Getaway

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jun 19, 2020

With all the incredible adventures Florida has to offer, from water sports to beautiful beaches, it is a paradise for those looking to rest, recharge and relax. When you're on…

Survey Says!

We Asked & You Answered: The U.S. States Everyone Wants to Visit in 2020

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jan 14, 2020

We went on the search to discover America’s top vacation destination in 2020, and decided to go straight to the source. We asked our 1.5 million monthly readers and our…

Roughin' It

Top 13 Best Gifts for the Outdoorsmen in Your Life

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 31, 2018

If you love the outdoorsmen in your life, you might be hoping to upgrade their gear collection before they head out on their next adventure. Whether you're treating yourself or…

Beauty Buys

15 Essential Travel Beauty Products on Amazon That Work Wonders

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 11, 2018

Getting your beauty arsenal together is a milestone in most of our lives, and many of us are forced to go without some of our favorites when we travel. But…

Foodie Finds

Hungry Texans Are Headed to The Food Truck Championship of Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | May 3, 2018

What's better than having a delicious meal with your friends and family? A typical restaurant experience doesn't hold a candle to curating a feast from several different eateries at once.…

Heartwarming

Morgan’s Inspiration Island is A One-Of-A-Kind Water Park in Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Aug 23, 2017

Morgan's Inspiration Island is the first splash park of its kind in the entire world. This particularly awesome summer activity concentrates on inclusion and enables guests with special needs to…

Discover the Royal Flush Water Slide in Waco, Texas

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jul 21, 2016

Now this is an adrenaline rush that belongs on your summer bucket list.

Cool Off

The Venetian Pool in Florida: America’s Largest Freshwater Pool

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jun 30, 2016

In 1921, America's largest freshwater pool was just an abandoned rock quarry. In 1923 developers reconfigured this 4 acre quarry into what is now, the only pool on the National Register of Historic Places.

Discover Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson in the Florida Keys

By Shanna Bell Ellis | Jun 9, 2016

Sure, you're aware that Florida is home to some incredible state parks, and you're certainly aware that there's little in the world that can compare to the Florida Keys. But did you know that one of the most secluded parks in the world lies just outside Key West?

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