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2025 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 Review: Power, Prestige, and Pure Excess

The 2025 Mercedes Maybach GLS600 luxury SUV is not for the shy or understated. Its towering stance, relentless opulence, and six-figure price tag serve not only as a vehicle but as a mobile …

The Ad That Floated a Feather—and Launched a Legacy

An ad so good it’s shared 30+ years later on Instagram. BMW’s 3-series 1994 ad from Mullen Advertising touted engineering so precise it could be thrown off by a feather. Securing a global prestige advertising account like BMW was unheard of for a local ad shop and (apologies) a “feather” in its cap.

I’ve been an automotive writer for more than 30 years now, which means countless test drives, reviews, events, and pretty much everything else, “car.” This has put me in the mix …

Streetfighter Goes to Finishing School

In an automotive landscape increasingly homogenized by boring BEVs and crossovers, the 2025 Subaru WRX remains a defiantly analog vehicle, closely connected to its rally-bred DNA. Yet, beneath its …

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The QX80 Refresh: Just in Time

The Infiniti QX80 was freshened up in 2024 in an effort to strengthen Infiniti’s presence in the luxury full-size SUV segment. Good thing, because the previous QX80 needed significant …

The i5 M60 xDrive … Worth the Drive

BMW's venerable 5-Series sedan has long been a paragon of luxury, performance, and innovation. Now in its eighth generation, it is still all that, but the automotive world has seemingly passed …

2024 Toyota Tundra: Stacking Up

The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck built in America—in San Antonio, actually—and designed to compete with the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F150. Believe it or not, it has …

Mercedes E Class: Changing of the Luxury Sedan Guard?

The Mercedes E-Class was updated just last year, and it continues to be a great choice for upscale customers looking for an understated luxury sedan that’s safe and provides a very good driving …

Audi’s Electric Ascension

Audi is now a leader in the luxury battery electric vehicle (BEV) space, and they’ve achieved that status by building vehicles that provide the “Audi-ness” customers crave along …

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More than 200 Free Events at This Year’s Essex Heritage Trails & Sails

This past weekend, Essex Heritage will kick off Trails & Sails , its annual event that opens more than 200 spectacular local heritage attractions to the public, including historic, cultural, and …

John DeLorean’s futuristic sports car fabricated with a stainless-steel exterior and gull-wing doors, was introduced in 1981.

We’re Getting Weird, and It Feels Like 1974 All Over Again

It’s 1974 all over again in the car world, and maybe in the overall world. That’s been my thinking as I’ve reviewed the parade of new mass market automotive designs in 2024. …

The Alhambra in Granada is a Moorish fortress made up of palaces and gardens. Across the city, at the Mirador de San Nicolás, one can see the complete fortress for great picture opportunities.

Postcard Home: A Spanish Dream Come True

MY BROTHER, Roemer, studied in Salamanca, Spain for five months this past year, and I longed to be in his beautiful FaceTime background and experience the life he so happily enjoyed. Finally, this …

Roll Through Summer Safely: 7 tips for safe seasonal driving

(Family Features) Between increased road travel traffic, warmer pavement, higher rates of construction and more, summer driving comes with a litany of potential safety hazards.

The Virginia Beach vibe: A shore thing for every traveler's wish list

(BPT) - Where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, travelers are greeted by the welcoming shores of Virginia Beach. While its iconic boardwalk and sun-drenched shores beckon millions every …

The sleepcation boom: Why more travelers are booking trips to do nothing

ExploreBestColleges.com reports a rise in sleepcations, as travelers seek restful getaways to combat burnout and prioritize recovery over busy itineraries.

Philly psychology students map out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest

Public squares, secret gardens and offbeat cafes can offer respite and a sense of community connection, which contribute to happiness.

7 digital travel fails hurting your summer bookings (and how to fix them)

AudioEye reports that inaccessible travel websites frustrate travelers with disabilities, costing bookings. Fixing digital accessibility can enhance user experience.

Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.

Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.

Nearly half of Utah’s foreign tourism comes from this country, and they’re not coming this year

The Salt Lake Tribune explored data and spoke with tourism officials and small business owners to find out how declining numbers of tourists from Canada are impacting Utah.

Here are the top 10 busiest airports in the US

Way.com compiled a list of the top 10 busiest airports in the U.S. in accordance with the annual passenger traffic.

Is this why Americans have hit the brakes on the #vanlife dream?

Motointegrator and DataPulse Research suggest that many people who signed on to vanlife at the height of the pandemic are now putting it in their rearview mirror.

10 destinations across the US for car enthusiasts to add to their bucket list

CoPilot scoured news articles, tourism sites, social media platforms and the web to compile this list of travel destinations for people who love cars.

Travel anxiety is real: How to plan a mentally peaceful trip

Blueprint explores how to build a mental health tool kit for more peaceful travel experiences.

As demand for US passports grows, here are the states with the most aspiring world travelers

Spokeo used data from the Department of State to see where the rate of passports grew the most over the last several decades.

Summer travel with supplements: Tips, tricks and the TSA

Life Extension shares some ideas to help you pack vitamins and supplements and stay on track to support your health and well-being while you're away from home.

Looking for an ideal family vacation? 5 reasons this Northwest Florida resort will be your new favorite

(BPT) - Daydreaming about your next family getaway? Look no further than Northwest Florida! The location and climate are ideal, and thanks to its recent $35 million makeover, the sensational Hilton …

6 must-stay road trip destinations in the Northeast

(BPT) - Are you trying to plan a vacation but feeling uninspired? Consider taking a road trip through the Northeast this summer!Whether you're looking forward to exploring bustling urban epicenters …

5 ways to take an affordable family vacation this summer

Freedom Debt Relief helps to create memory-making summer vacations with these ideas to bring your family closer without busting the budget.

5 Beaches in the U.S. That Will Surprise You

(BPT) - Any true beach lover knows that there is no such thing as the world's "best" beach. An avid surfer and a family with young kids are drawn to different coastlines, while a city dweller and a …

AI for travel planning 101: Your hack to smarter vacations

Way.com takes a look at how artificial intelligence can be used for travel planning.

The 2025 set-jetting hotlist: 8 locations where film tourism is about to boom

DataPulse Research reveals which filming locations destinations could become must-visits for vacationers this year.

What are the cheapest days of the week to fly?

Experian explains why a flexible approach to shopping for airfares is the best way to find the lowest price.

Check out great things to do in New York City for a perfect day out

Way.com offers suggestions for some of the best things to do in New York City during its 400th anniversary.

The art of slow travel – and how to embrace it in Michigan

(BPT) - Slowing down while traveling is what Pure Michigan is all about — from the foothills of the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the quiet lakeshores of Lake Huron to the serenity you can find amidst …

It's vacation season: Don't pack pork!

(BPT) - Warmer temperatures mean the start of spring break and summer travel season! People are dreaming of beaches and faraway destinations but may not realize the risk that traveling can pose to …

20 of the most surreal places to visit in the US

Way.com guides you through 20 of the most surreal yet underrated places to visit in the U.S.

A glitzy history of celebrity-owned casinos

OLBG looks at why some celebrities and moguls choose to own casinos, further adding to their wealth and allure.

Thrilling Spring Adventures in Myrtle Beach

(BPT) - Looking for the perfect spring getaway? Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of America's most beloved family beach destinations, delivering a perfect mix of adventure, entertainment and …

The Ultimate Wedding Weekend Guide: Top Hotel Destinations to Say 'I Do'

(BPT) - The most transformative chapter of life is about to unfold, beginning with a celebration of love surrounded by friends and family from near and far. The right venue sets the tone for this …