Insider Today: The US Open's real star

31.08.2024 - 15:56 / insider.com

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Maximizing Labor Day weekend isn't for the faint of heart.

You're already exhausted from the summer months and back-to-school shopping, but if you want to enjoy the last bits of summer, here's how to do it without losing your sanity.

While some of you may already be at your destination, millions of others are set to embark during the busiest travel weekend of the summer. AAA said that US road trips will increase by 9% this weekend compared to last year. Meanwhile, TSA said they expect to screen 17 million airline passengers from August 29 through September 4. So it wouldn't hurt to get to the airport early.

If you're wondering about the best time to get on the road, try Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. That's when you can expect roads to be less congested, according to transportation data aggregate INRIX.

And if you haven't yet settled on a destination (no judgment!), avoid destinations prone to overtourism. AAA booking data found that Seattle is the No. 1 destination for its users this weekend, followed by Boston, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, and San Francisco.

But if you'd rather stay put, simply going outdoors in your own backyard is well worth it. It also comes with a handful of health benefits, from lowering inflammation to improving your ability to focus.

Aside from the players on the court, one of the biggest draws of the US Open is the tournament's official cocktail: the Honey Deuce. It's an Instagrammable staple of the event and also a very lucrative sales driver — generating $9.9 million in sales last year.

Debuting in 2007, the Honey Deuce was created by a restaurateur who consulted for Grey Goose in the early 2000s. The drink consists of vodka, lemonade, Chambord, and a honeydew melon ball garnish symbolizing a tennis ball.

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