Oaklawn, Hot Springs: Where Forbes Stars Align

Feb 21 2024

Hot Springs, Arkansas, gets its name from the natural thermal water that flows from 47 ancient hot springs down into the heart of the city each day. The unique therapeutic qualities of the springs have attracted visitors to the city for more than a century to soak in the historic bathhouses.Today, guests…

Seventy percent of U.S. drivers don’t know this vital winter driving fact

Feb 14 2024

Seven in 10 American drivers are unaware of a vital piece of information. All-season tires aren’t built to drive in all four seasons.It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true: The tires used by most Americans harden when temps fall below 45 degrees, rendering them less responsive to the road when it’s…

How to design your next trip around your travel personality

Feb 13 2024

When imagining your next vacation, ask yourself: What kind of traveler are you? Recent research and various travel experts have identified popular types of travelers according to their preferences, beliefs, and destination "must-haves." Recognizing where you may fit in one of these categories can help…

Paradise on Tap: Aruba's Delicious Drinking Water

Feb 10 2024

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Destination Dupes: Four Unexpected Travel Adventures in Your Backyard

Feb 9 2024

A rising travel trend for 2024 is quickly becoming trips to destination “dupes.” These sometimes-unexpected locales are often cost-effective, yet experience-rich alternatives to their tourist-packed counterparts; and many of them happen to be right in our backyards! Ahead of spring and summer travel,…

The Natural State leads the way with Arkansas’ agritourism offering

Feb 1 2024

Agriculture is Arkansas’ top economic driver. Tourism is second. Combining these two industries to develop a meaningful visitor experience has led to a thriving agritourism sector in Arkansas.Arkansas is known as The Natural State for its scenic beauty and abundance of natural resources that provide…