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4 US Road Trips to Take Before You Die

Road trips are a favorite summer pastime and there are endless drives to take in the US. But there are a few that are truly iconic, passing stunning scenes and charming towns. Here are the 4 you just can't miss.

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 31, 2013 at 1:56:22 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, United States, California, Arizona, Virginia, Hawaii
5 Best West Coast Road Trips

We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska. So whether you've got a week off or just need a weekend away, we've assembled a hit list of coastal road trips.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 18, 2013 at 11:38:11 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, California, Alaska, Mexico, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Joshua Tree National Park
Airstream 2 Go Launches in the US

Prepare yourself for a truly iconic American road trip. A new LA-based company is renting fully-equipped silver Airstream trailers complete with SUVs for expert hauling.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 31, 2013 at 8:55:56 AM EDT in News Tagged: Road Trips,
5 Tips for the Perfect Summer Road Trip

Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips. But before you toss everyone (and everything) in the car, read up on these expert tips.

Posted by Erin Gifford on May 23, 2013 at 1:56:45 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Road Trips, Summer
National Pet Day: Puppy-Approved Road Trips

To celebrate National Pet Day, we're letting our furry friends take over. The first order of business is convincing you, the traveler, to plan a pet-friendly road trip now that the weather's warming up. Here's plenty of inspiration.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on April 11, 2013 at 8:58:26 AM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Pet Travel, Animals, Road Trips
4 Great Spring Road Trips

Spring is here (well, officially anyway)! It's time to break out from winter's hibernation and hit the open road. Start with these four great drives.

Posted by Shayla Martin on March 26, 2013 at 1:39:14 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
To Do: Dream Racing in Las Vegas

Dream Racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway has long been the first stop for drivers looking for a Ferrari-fueled adrenaline rush. But now the course has street legal cars—and lower prices.

Posted by Susan Stapleton on February 27, 2013 at 11:02:15 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Adventure Travel
10 Tips for Driving the Hana Highway

The Hana Highway is amazing, with waterfalls you need to swim under on one side and black sand beaches begging for leisurely stops on the other. Here are ten tips for getting the most out of the drive.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on February 06, 2013 at 11:00:40 AM EST in Outdoors, Travel Tips Tagged: Hawaii, Tips,
The Bus is Cool Again, At Least in Denmark (VIDEO)

We'd venture to say you've never uttered the words "that bus commercial was epic. Now's your chance. Check out this amazing bus ad, from Denmark's Midttrafik.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on September 18, 2012 at 2:49:39 PM EDT in News Tagged: Denmark, Videos
Speed Bumps Arise for Upstart Car Service Uber

Uber is an on-demand car service that uses iPhones (instead of dispatch services and hailing). And while customers seem to be benefiting, regulatory bodies in DC, NYC, and Boston are less convinced.

Posted by Seth Miller on September 11, 2012 at 3:48:32 PM EDT in News Tagged: News, Tips