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This Is the First Thing You Should Do If You Miss Your Flight

It can happen to even the best-prepared travelers. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you just don’t make it. What should you do if you think you’ll miss your flight? Travelers who are concerned they’re not going to make their flight should immediately alert the airline. “Most flights nowadays have standby passengers awaiting that precious open seat.” And just because you’re late doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel. After all, gates for certain flights may stay open 10 to 15 minutes before departure....

This Is the First ‘National Park City’ in the U.S.—and It’s Home to Over 70 Parks and 35 Miles of Trails

However, this little city at the foothills of the Appalachians has been working hard to clean itself up. In April, Chattanooga earned the title of the firstNational Park Cityin the U.S. Since the 1970s,the city has taken bold stepsto clean up through legislation and voluntary actions. A quiet street lined with lush green trees in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Credit:larrybraunphotography.com/Getty Images The result is a city that feels like it grew into naturenot over it....

This Is the Friendliest Town in the South — With Beautiful Lakes, Bayous, and Charming Antique Shops

Come to Minden, Louisiana, to experience the epitome of Southern hospitality. Hector Manuel Sanchez The people of Minden, Louisiana, have a lot to smile about. McDaniel and Rachel Miller were instrumental in bringing the HGTV showHome Town Kickstartto Minden. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez Everybody is so kind and friendly that you will not be able to walk our streets and not smile. Mindens reputation as a friendly town is exemplified by its exceptional community spirit, says Mayor Nick Cox....

This Is the Grossest Thing You Can Do in Your Hotel Room, According to an Epidemiologist

Think twice before you reach for the ice bucket. Alla Machutt/Getty Images Travel is a lot of things. It’s downright life-changing. An ice bucket and tray in a hotel room.Credit:Alla Machutt/Getty Images People with diarrhea also were vomiting, so they grabbed the nearest thing: the ice bucket. “The next guest got an unwanted surprise with the ice they put in their drinks. Thanks to that outbreak, I always use the liner in the ice bucket....

This Is the Happiest Country in the World, According to New Data

Austria is officially the happiest country in the world. zhuyufang/Getty Images Sometimes, life is tough. After crunching the numbers, it namedAustriathe happiest nation of all. Credit:zhuyufang/Getty Images “Austria is crowned the happiest country, scoring 7.26 out of 10 in our index. “It scores particularly high for its retirement age of 62.5, sharing second place for the factor.” Up next is Slovenia, which came in second thanks to its Happiness Score of 72....

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S. — and It Has Amazing Beaches, Too

WalletHub just named Hawaii residents the happiest. M Swiet Productions/Getty Images What makes each of us happy is certainly subjective. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness. A double rainbow over Hanalei Beach on Kauai, Hawaii.Credit:M Swiet Productions/Getty Images It then averaged each state’s numbers to calculate its overall score. And after crunching the numbers, it namedHawaiithe happiest state of all....

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S., According to Research

The Beehive State is really shining, according to a WalletHub report. How happy are you, really? If you live inUtah, apparently, youre the happiest. Tetra Images/Getty Images (The data suggests that helping others can really make you happier in the process.) Utah also clocked in with the lowest separation and divorce rate in the nation. See the entire WalletHub study and every states ranking atwallethub.com.

This Is the Highest Rated Natural Wonder in the World, According to Tripadvisor Reviews

The top spot goes to Africa’s highest peak. Especially when it comes to experiencing Mother Natures splendor. And thats why its time to head to the worlds highest-rated natural wonder. Credit:Ayzenstayn/Getty Images Its unique ecosystem also adds to the mountains breathtaking scenery." However, this wasnt the only data the team analyzed. And when all those social media numbers were factored in, Arches National Park came out the winner. The national park scores highly across the board, ranking in the top 10 for every factor....

This Is the Hottest Housing Market in the U.S. for 2025

Auseklis/Getty Images Are you living in the hippest, coolest, nay,hottestzip code in the U.S.? It’s time to find out. Every year, Redfin releases its list of the top 10 hottest neighborhoods. Scenic view of a classic Brooklyn brownstone block on a summer day in Clinton Hills.Credit:Auseklis/Getty Images Taxes are low, land is affordable, and the broader Georgetown Township is very open to new development. Every time I drive by, I see a new subdivision thats half finished....

This Is the Largest Alpine Lake in North America — and It's Perfect for Visiting Year-round

How to plan the perfect visit to Lake Tahoe no matter when you visit. Two states share Lake Tahoe. The Reno-Tahoe Territory and Reno, Nevada are destinations in themselves. Credit: Amit Basu Photography/Getty Images Spring and fall are ideal for hiking, biking, and scenic drives around the lake. Regardless of when you go, Lake Tahoe is resplendent infirst-class hotels. Here is what you gotta know about each destination. jimveilleux/Getty Images...

This Is the Largest Glacier in France — and It Has Snow Caves, a High-elevation Train, and a New Gondola

The glacier near Chamonix is legendary. Now it’s getting easier to visit. Courtesy of Chamonix Mont Blanc In the world of skiing and mountaineering,Chamonix, France is legendary. Credit:Courtesy of Chamonix Mont Blanc It is widely considered to be the birthplace of mountaineering and hosted the first-ever Winter Olympic Games in 1924. The new gondola will have 16 cabins that can carry 10 passengers each. It will run between Montenvers Station and the glacier and ice caves in the valley below....

This Is the Largest National Park in the U.S.—With 13 Million Acres of Mountains, Glaciers, and Ghost Towns

Here’s what you should know before visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Thats a fact I learned quickly on my June 2024 visit. It lies over 200 miles northeast of Anchorage, near theYukon territoryborder. View of Mount Sanford in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.Credit:Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images You have a few options for visiting Wrangell-St. Elias. The southern and most-visited stretch that I visited, the Kennecott District, has two main areas....

This Is the Largest Tulip Festival in the U.S. — With Tens of Millions of Blooms Set in a Verdant Valley

Skagit Valley in northwestern Washington is home to tens of millions of tulips. Courtesy of the Skagit Valley Tourism Bureau If the name Skagit Valley sounds familiar thats because it probably is. The verdant valley in Washington produces everything from cheese and beerto garlic and berries. Credit:Courtesy of the Skagit Valley Tourism Bureau Seafood is plucked from the sea and served up fresh and all-you-can-pick blueberry farms dot the landscape....