10 Travel News Sites That Inspire Getaway Planning Right Now

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It’s cold and snowy in Washington.

Schools and offices closed early this week.

This kind of weather locks up the city, and for a time, the only things moving were snow plows. And while the streams and Potomac River filled with the melting white stuff, I took this opportunity to “travel” elsewhere.

Here are 10 travel news sites that helped me escape this winter wonderland.

1. Airbnb

If you’re looking for a nearly endless selection of travel opportunities, look no further than Airbnb.

The site allows you to explore, check out vacation homes and rentals, shop experiences, and look into restaurants. It’s amazing.

I spent a great deal of time daydreaming about the Most Wishlisted Homes for 2019.

Stories/places to explore right now: Sail the high seas – follow in the footsteps of adventurers past with boats of all shapes and sizes, Stay with a superhost – make yourself at home with these experienced hosts, Homes in Rome

2. Chowhound

Planning a trip that focuses on the local cuisine? Chowhound delivers food news and resources to its community of food enthusiasts.

“Chowhound offers a dynamic resource for making reliable everyday food and drink decisions by sharing a deeper narrative that goes beyond just taste and technique,” the site says.

Stories to read right now: Products to help you reduce food waste, How to eat a more sustainable and nutritious diet, The history of mocha coffees

Credit: @chowhound on Instagram

3. SmarterTravel

Travel doesn’t start when you hit the road, and it doesn’t end when you arrive home, says SmarterTravel.

The site offers “expert travel tips, inspiring destination stories, and timely travel news to feed your passion for seeing the world before, during, and after your trip.”

Stories to read right now: The 10 Safest Countries for U.S. Travelers, Ranked, Airports Close Terminals as TSA Workers Stay Home During Government Shutdown, The 5 Best Trip Planner Apps for Travelers

Credit: @smartertravel on Instagram

4. Travelzoo

Travelzoo is a global media commerce company.

According to the site, it has more than 28 million members in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide.

Stories to read right now: 6 of Our Favorite Food Cities in the US, The Best Places to Travel in January, 10 Reasons to Make a Long Island Escape This Season

Credit: @travelzoo on Instagram

5. World of Wanderlust

Brooke Saward was 20 when she boarded her first solo flight.

“Always having had an independent streak, I was determined to make my dream to travel to every corner of the globe a reality and after saving my pennies from my part time job, I boarded a flight bound for Paris and began exploring Europe for the first time,” Saward says.

A few years later, she graduated from school and published a travel book titled World of Wanderlust.

Stories to read right now: Visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand, The 6 Best Coffee Houses In Vienna, 10 Travel Youtube Influencers you Should Be Following

Credit: @worldwanderlust on Instagram

6. Lonely Planet

7. Under30Experiences

Under30Experiences is a travel blog for millennials.

It features a host of information, from information about sustainability and wellness to city guides and life hacks.

Stories to read right now: Ultimate Guide to Choosing Flights, Do Millennials Have Enough Money to Travel?, 10 Things You Need to Know if You Are Traveling to Northern Europe

Credit: @under30experiences on Instagram

8. Roadtrippers

Roadtrippers is a fast-growing web and mobile travel planning site that has helped travelers book more than 5.5 million trips.

“Our unique content covers the wonderful ‘off the beaten path’ places to visit and our unique database contains millions of the world’s most interesting locations,” the site says. “Roadtrippers helps people discover the world around them in an entirely new way by streamlining discovery, planning, booking and navigation into an engaging and intuitive process.”

Stories to read right now: How I avoided letting loneliness get the best of me during a yearlong solo road trip, You probably shouldn’t visit a national park right now (but here’s what you can do to help)

Credit: @roadtrippers on Instagram

9. Out Traveler

Out Traveler is an LGBT travel site that features information about gay travel, destinations, and tourism.

It has a destination guide, information about experts and interviews, books and gear, and hotels and resorts.

Stories to read right now: The Eataly of Our Dreams Just Opened in Las Vegas, Dad Books Flights to Spend Holiday with Flight Attendant Daughter

Credit: @outtraveler on Instagram

10. Young Adventuress

Liz Carlson is the Young Adventuress, who first got her taste for traveling at the age of 16.

“On my own, 12 years and 50 something countries later, my wanderlust has only grown and the list of countries I want to visit longer,” she says. “After living in Spain for the past few years and returning home for a stint, I then quit my job and moved to New Zealand and I’ve been here ever since.”

Stories to read right now: What to pack for a trip to Antarctica, 31 awesome gifts for the adventure lover in your life

Credit: @youngadventuress on Instagram

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Christine Cube is a senior audience relations manager with PR Newswire and freelance writer. Follow @cpcube or check out her latest on Beyond Bylines on PR Newswire for Journalists.