National Roller Coaster Day: 2018's biggest new coasters August 16, 2018 The best way to celebrate the day is to try one of these new coasters, the biggest and best of what opened in 2018.

10 affordable Labor Day weekend getaways for 2018 August 16, 2018 Here are the best places to take a last-minute advantage of your day off this year — without breaking the bank.

Route 66 in photos: Postcards from Kansas August 16, 2018 Affectionately called "The Mother Road," Route 66 is known for quirky roadside attractions and unique motels.

Inside the Carnival Cruise Line ships that made cruising history August 15, 2018 Nostalgic for the early days of cruising? USA TODAY's latest Cruise Ship Tour looks back at Carnival Cruise Line's first three vessels — Mardi Gras, Carnivale and Festivale.

Is Arizona's Horseshoe Bend too popular for its own good? August 16, 2018 Horseshoe Bend once was a scenic overlook known only to locals. But social media has made it a tourism star, requiring changes to keep up with crowds.

The Turkish currency crisis makes traveling to Istanbul more affordable August 16, 2018 Turkey's currency has declined dramatically this year. That makes traveling to Turkey more affordable for U.S. tourists.

Great Lakes Museum: The Edmund Fitzgerald and so much more August 15, 2018 The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is just one of many tragedies that the museum details in unfolding the maritime history of the Great Lakes.

Virginia Beach’s classic Cavalier Hotel shines again August 15, 2018 After three years and nearly $85 million in renovations, The Cavalier reopened this spring, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Where Lady Gaga goes for fried chicken August 15, 2018 Art Bird & Whiskey Bar, a new fast-casual concept owned by Lady Gaga's dad, brings Southern cuisine back to Grand Central Terminal.

Canada's Wonderland: Record-breaking Yukon Striker coaster announced August 15, 2018 The theme park announced today that it would open Yukon Striker, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in spring 2019.

Top 25 markets to buy a vacation rental in the USA August 14, 2018 Property management company Vacasa has named the top 25 markets to buy a vacation rental. Florida dominates the list.

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean rides get updated August 15, 2018 “I kept thinking of a little girl riding that boat right now. Is this a scene we want her to be seeing?”

19 new sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List August 14, 2018 UNESCO has added 19 new sites to its World Heritage List, ranging from a cathedral in Germany to volcanoes in France to Art Deco buildings in India.

Ireland in Maryland: Guinness opens first US brewery in 60 years August 10, 2018 The $90 million Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House opened Aug. 3 near Baltimore.

Best new roller coasters of 2018 August 15, 2018

The top 25 markets for buying a vacation rental August 14, 2018

August's #avgeek gallery: 30 cool aviation photos August 13, 2018

See the 19 new UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2018 August 10, 2018

First look: Here's the inside of Amtrak's new Acela Express fleet August 08, 2018

An essential primer to all the Italian meats you'll find at the deli August 15, 2018 Just in time for National Deli Month

These kingdoms around the world will inspire you to travel August 15, 2018 Destinations fit for royalty

10 of the most amazing RV parks across North America August 15, 2018 These RV-friendly campgrounds offer beautiful scenery, amenities

10 amazing pedestrian bridges you need to see – and cross August 13, 2018 Take a walk

These homemade pretzel bites will ruin all other pretzels August 13, 2018 Making them is easier than you think

10 surprising reasons you'll fall for Niagara August 13, 2018 The New York side is a barrel of fun

Hiking Ireland's northern coast will make you believe in magic August 09, 2018 Traveling the remote land of fairies, giants and Jedi

Indian-Chinese food is the best cuisine you've never eaten August 09, 2018 In India one type of cuisine dominates much of the restaurant scene — and it’s not Indian

We need your help choosing the best craft distilleries in the country August 09, 2018 Who makes your favorite spirits and mixers?