Erin Gifford

6 days ago | magazine.northeast.aaa.com | Erin Gifford

Nostalgia tourism is on the rise in 2025, and there’s no better way to embrace it than by hitting the open road to explore some of the quirkiest, most iconic roadside attractions in the northeast, like Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey and the Coffee Pot in Pennsylvania. “Places like (these) drive tourism. They drive interest. People plan vacations around them.

3 weeks ago | aarp.org | Erin Gifford

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Planning a vacation is exciting, but creating an itinerary can be overwhelming. A destination expert can streamline the process and even suggest experiences that may not have been on your radar, like hands-on cooking classes or cultural activities, that can enhance your trip.

3 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | Erin Gifford

By clicking on the featured links, visitors will leave nationalgeographic.com and be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below.*It may not seem like a necessity, but a comfy cozy travel blanket can make a big difference on trips.

3 weeks ago | tovima.com | Erin Gifford

Τaking advantage of low-cost airlines and crowdsourced tips, time-crunched tourists can pack big adventures into a single dayWhen Damian Nichols of Chandler, Ariz., craves fajitas from his favorite Mexican restaurant, D’Corazon in Denver, he doesn’t just dream about it—he and his wife book a two-hour flight. “We go up for lunch and just turn around and come back,” Nichols said matter-of-factly, as if this is a totally reasonable thing to do. The kicker?

1 month ago | wsj.com | Erin Gifford

Taking advantage of low-cost airlines and crowdsourced tips, time-crunched tourists can pack big adventures into a single dayWhen Damian Nichols of Chandler, Ariz., craves fajitas from his favorite Mexican restaurant, D’Corazon in Denver, he doesn’t just dream about it—he and his wife book a two-hour flight. “We go up for lunch and just turn around and come back,” Nichols said matter-of-factly, as if this is a totally reasonable thing to do. The kicker?