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Owing to various outdoor activities, Mammoth Lakes in California is one location that naturally lends itself to social distancing. From superb views on hiking trails to thrilling rides at the number one bike park within the USA, summertime is jam-packed with outdoor activities. Whether you’re exploring the geographic area on horseback or sampling exquisite cuisines at a festival, Mammoth Lakes delivers excitement for everybody. In fact, this small mountain city has no shortage of water adventures. The clear and pristine lakes are perfect for dipping your toes or catching a trophy trout, beckon. Follow NewsGram on Facebook to stay updated. What to...

Whether you are holding on to the hope that your summer holiday is still going ahead or not, it may be time to forget about that for now and focus instead on your next winter holiday. Yes, it seems a little bit too far away to be considering digging out your skis and donning your finest Slope winter gear, but it will certainly give you something to look forward to in these uncertain times. If you’re looking for some inspiration on your next European destination in which to hit the slopes in style, then read on for our round up...

As the wise sage says, your tribe attracts your vibe. Port Douglas is a beachside and rainforest playground that is as popular for the kids as anyone else. No need to only play Marco Polo by the pool – Port Douglas is simply brimming with fun activities all the kids (and kid-ults) in the family will enjoy. So, pack the sunscreen and a sense of adventure, and rack up those gold stars for epic Show’n’Tell bragging rights as the Best Holiday Ever. FEED A CROC AND PAT A ‘ROO Fancy getting up close and snappy with a crocodile or down...

Roof and trailer-hitch racks are great at toting your gear for a weekend adventure, but those mounts can change the aerodynamics as well as the weight of your vehicle—costing you additional gas money. To find out just how much of an impact they have, our experts measured how different car racks—when empty and when loaded with two adult-sized bicycles—affected the fuel economy of a 2019 Nissan Altima sedan and a 2019 Toyota RAV4 small SUV going 65 mph. For the sedan, our tests revealed that the fuel economy took a significant hit with a loaded bike rack (much more than the SUV’s)—and even the...

Hotel chains will streamline, airlines consolidate, and sadly, some tour operators will close their doors. It might be time for the travel industry reboot. I refuse to stress over things I cannot change. I believe we are a few months away from getting back on track in whatever form travel will take. Hopefully, the road will be paved with more authentic journeys of discovery and less mass tourism. My Vision is a World of Travelers, not Tourists Let’s appreciate what makes us different and similar without judgment, leave our preconceived notions at home, open our minds, and learn what every...