The Happiest States in the US—According to This New Study

WHY IT RATES: The appointments are noteworthy as the team works to drive visitation to its 13 member states and Washington D.C.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor

Atlanta, Georgia is well-known for being the home to many prominent American brands like Coca-Cola, Delta, and CNN — among others. But the “New York of the South” stands out on its own, for its one-of-a-kind personality and unique lineup of visitor attractions. Here are ten spots to spend the night while exploring this historic Southern city.

From grizzly bears to mountain lions to the American bison, there’s no shortage of majestic megafauna that call the United States home—yet this sprawling nation is no slouch when it comes to avifauna either. The country’s diverse ecosystems have given rise to an incredible array of birds, and as an added bonus, there’s a wealth of fascinating festivals carefully curated to showcase the splendor of the nation’s avian life. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning to enter the craft, these events are perfect for an unforgettable foray into the wide world of birdwatching.

Navigating through security at one of the world’s largest airports just got easier. London’s Heathrow Airport recently debuted the new “Heathrow Timeslot”, which will allow passengers to pre-book a timeslot at the security screening checkpoint, according to a press release from Heathrow. 

What are the best places to travel? If you’re like most people, the allure of new horizons and uncharted adventures keeps you constantly adding destinations to your travel bucket list. Britain-based luxury travel company Kuoni recently did a study to rank the world’s best bucket list places to visit.

New York City may lure travelers with its gleaming lights and non-stop excitement, but step outside the five boroughs and a more relaxed agenda awaits in the Empire State. 

Since last summer, I've spent over one hundred hours crisscrossing the globe on a variety of different international airlines.

Kia Karjalainen and her sister were vacationing in Greece when things took an unexpected turn. “We were in our hotel room, and I suddenly said to my sister, ‘It really, really smells of smoke. Is something burning?’”

Amtrak will restore service to the Gulf Coast for the first time in almost 20 years as part of a nearly $200 million grant the rail company received from the federal government.

While the Caribbean is home to its fair share of wildlife-filled islands—Saint Lucia, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, to name a few—one of the region’s most underrated ecotourism destinations measures in at just a mere thirteen square kilometers in area. Known as Saba, this dazzling Dutch overseas region holds a king-sized level of biodiversity in spite of its small size, packed full of fascinating fish, reptiles, and birds for visitors to marvel at—and when it comes to avian life in particular, the Saba Bird Fest is one of the island’s most unmissable events.

When it comes to veg-friendly cuisine, few cities have as much to offer as Portland, Oregon. It’s the best city for vegans and vegetarians in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to new research from the financial website WalletHub.

The personal-finance website WalletHub released a 2023 report ranking the happiest states in the US according to 30 metrics across three categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment.