California

Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most visited neighborhoods in San Francisco — and for good reason. With views of the bay, a front-row seat to Alcatraz, street performers, seafood …

Summer will be here before you know it, and for many people, that means visits to the beach. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Some beaches are larger, …

Los Angeles is taking a major step toward fixing one of its most notorious infrastructure headaches. On June 6, 2025, the LAX/Metro Transit Center will officially open to the public, …

Just over two months ago, we announced that New York had become the 9th state to accept digital ID at the TSA security checkpoints. California was one of those other …

Have you ever felt like there are certain places in the world that you’re almost expected to visit? Maybe they’re one of the Wonders of the World. Or maybe they’re …

When we’re booking a roadside hotel, we know what to expect. It won’t make a difference if we’re at a Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn or Holiday Inn Express, as every …

The Breakers Hotel, located in Long Beach, California has a long history. It was built in 1926, and its heyday was in the 1940s, when movie stars of the time, …

When COVID initially hit, few people were staying at hotels. At first, most were at home, either on their own volition or because of lockdowns. When things started to get …

Sometimes you’re in an airport and wonder, “What the hell is something like THAT doing here?” The iconic 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport is a great example, especially …

The only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Hotel room taxes (a.k.a. “hotel occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “hotel accommodations tax,” a.k.a. “local occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “transient occupancy tax,” a.k.a. …