This summer, Americans are trading international itineraries and Aperol spritzes on the Amalfi Coast for all-American road trips, national parks, and nostalgic stateside escapes. Travel experts say rising costs, economic uncertainty and soaring airfare are pushing more Americans to trade big international vacations for shorter, easier getaways closer to home this summer. “Compared to last … Read more
Google, where do Americans want to go? The research team at SFT Project analyzed Google search results to determine the most googled tourist attractions in each state over the last year. Overall, Americans were most interested in visiting national parks and outdoor settings filled with nature, with people in 30 states searching for these types of trips more than any other tourist … Read more
The “Piano Man” played an unusual role in the resuce of a pet bird in South Carolina. Last month Christine Iturrino was loading groceries into her Myrtle Beach home when Joel, the pet cockatiel she had adopted from a bird rescue group 18 months ago, flew out of the door. “In a panic, I tried … Read more