Sometimes vacationers want to visit an attraction just to be able to say that they’ve been there. Some destinations are whimsical, silly, or downright odd. Others are firmly tied to the nostalgia and history of the area in which they reside. Here’s a list of the top ten(*) “novelty” destinations to visit in the United [...]
Tired of the same old ho hum places promoted time after time? Wanderfly.com has unearthed 25 destinations so far off the grid that you’ll hardly believe these places could even exist. But don’t delay—these newly discovered gems are being promoted on the travel recommendation site only for today. Click on the “New Discoveries!” trip-theme button [...]
‘Tis the Spring Break season! It is an important season for us here at UpTake’s Beach Blog because it means that we get to ramp up again and start talking about sand, waves, surfing, fashion and all that good stuff. What better way to start of the season but with a list of the top [...]
One of the (many) reasons why I love Maine so much is its proximity to so many great road trip destinations. The entirety of New England is mere hours away by car (or train, or bus… but for the purposes of this post we’re talking about your own vehicle), Canada is right there, and the [...]
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