The floor is a patterned gray and the walls are mottled yellow. With the smells of popcorn and plastic in the air and a 90s rom-com is playing on TV screens, the scene — of the one remaining Blockbuster — is not just a nostalgic fantasy, it’s a reality in Oregon. Melissa Kopka/Getty Images Yes, the world’s last Blockbuster is still operating in the town of Bend, about 160 miles south of Portland....
There will soon be a new way to experience Utah’s first national park. Famed glamping company AutoCamp will open AutoCamp Zion on May 1 — and bookings are now open. The 16-acre site in Virgin, Utah, sits right among the area’s dramatic red rocks landscape, but the biggest perk is that it offers easy access to Zion National Park , as visitors can enter from Kolob Terrace Road, as opposed to the park’s main entrance....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. “I have to show everyone this water bottle that I got,” Shugart starts her video, then starts walking through what makes this Goswe glass water bottle special. First, there’s a lockable, spill-proof lid with a stopper inside for extra protection. Second, there are two ways to drink hidden under that lid: an attached straw or a regular hole to sip from (that’s where the stopper goes)....
The 2021 Pokémon Holiday Advent Calendar features 24 pieces so kids can create and display their own Pokémon holiday scene. This is where counting down to the holidays becomes the most fun for the little ones because you can make every day of the holidays an exciting reveal. They’ll get to tear back each numbered door in this holiday calendar to reveal 16 special figures and 8 accessories. The 2-inch Pokémon toy characters include Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Eevee and more....
Fresh off a $50-million expansion of its sprawling Mayakoba property that included new lagoon overwater villas and beachfront pool suites, hospitality company Banyan Tree just announced it is adding another resort — its sixth — to its impressive Mexico portfolio. Courtesy of Banyan Tree Group Banyan Tree Veya Bacalar, slated to open in 2025, will sit among the lush jungle of the Bacalar Lagoon region on the southeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, near the Belize-Mexico border....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. A basic whisk is an essential tool every chef of any skill level needs in their arsenal. But they can be a real pain to clean in between uses. That’s why the viral Joseph Joseph Twist Whisk folds flat — for easy cleaning, storage, and multiple uses. Having gone viral on TikTok, the Joseph Joseph Twist Whisk seems like a genius solution to the cleaning and storage issue....
Whether you typically can’t wait to leave the past year behind or excitedly embrace the expectant hope of the next, ushering in a new year necessitates a grandiose celebration. And in New York City, no event is more iconic than the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square. Visitors come from around the world and wait in biting cold temperatures to snag a prime viewing spot to watch this 60-second descent....
Tory Burch is one of our go-to brands for well-made travel accessories for a reason. Not only are its pieces built to last for years to come, but they also have a way of elevating even the most basic of travel outfits. But as much as we love the brand’s high-quality, stylish products, they unfortunately don’t come cheap — which is why we get so excited every time the brand goes on sale....
Twinkling stars, roaming wildlife, calving glaciers — some sights are better in high definition. For that reason, it’s a good idea to invest in a good pair of binoculars to enhance your most eye-catching travels. After all, a front-row view can be the difference between a good trip and a great one. To buy: amazon.com, $56 with on-site coupon (originally $150) Weighing just 1.25 pounds and taking up about as much space as the novel you tucked away for the airport, these lightweight binoculars are perfect for travel....
Need something to warm your heart this morning? How about Jenna Dewan’s precious new video of fiancé Steve Kazee cuddling baby Callum? Yep, that should do the trick. The happy couple welcomed their first son together on March 6, and they’re clearly making the most of social distancing by spending quality time with their baby boy. And as Dewan’s new video shows, that includes plenty of sweet snuggles. On Thursday, the mom-of-two posted a short clip showing Kazee ever-so-gently cradling three-week-old Callum in his arms....
Two hours into the first safari of my life, the hazy light of a fading Indian sun punctuates the inconvenient reality that time is not on our side. Bouncing along one dusty jungle road after the next, so far, we’ve come up empty in our search for Ranthambore National Park’s iconic inhabitant: the elusive Bengal tiger, one of the rarest, most visually stunning animals to walk the earth. While I trust the Hindu gods of fate for an auspicious karmic conclusion — whomever they may be — the success of our evening game drive, and my knack for good luck, hangs in the balance of a 30-minute window....
If you are not a regular viewer of Dancing With the Stars or a scholar of celebrity baby names, perhaps the news that pro Witney Carson revealed her baby’s name yesterday slipped your notice. (Not like there was anything else going on in the world.) But there is something important to note about this name choice, which she says is in honor of husband Carson McAllister’s late father. “Kevin Leo McAllister....
For years, the stereotypical RV traveler was the baby boomer retiree, but these days, millions of Americans live in RVs — a growth that’s been fueled by millennials and young families. It’s a nationwide trend that exploded during the course of the pandemic, with Outdoorsy reporting a 4,500% increase in RV rental bookings in their 2020 travel trend report. With plenty of newbies getting on board (literally) with RV life, there are a few practical things to know, like how to pick the right RV, what to pack, and mistakes to avoid....
Hyper-personalization is what sets Bear apart. She recently helped a family explore their ancestry in Poland and arranged a private tour of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter with an Auschwitz survivor. For a musically inclined traveler who wanted a smashing 60th birthday in New Orleans, Bear set up a special second-line parade—and got the client into a recording studio to sing backup vocals with a local band. She stays on the pulse of what’s trending, knows all the insider addresses, and familiarizes herself with the newest and hottest restaurants....
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you have a new puppy or a seasoned teenage hound, the holidays can be just as stressful a time for our furry friends as they are for us. They might be dealing with holiday guests, which means lots of overwhelming new sounds and smells, or they might be dealing with more time alone than usual — which can be especially nerve-wracking when we’re dealing with extreme weather....
If there’s one area of parenting struggle that so many people can relate to, it’s sleep training. Those months — even years — when you’re focusing on getting your child settled into a sleep schedule so they (and you, honestly) can get much-needed rest are crucial. Recently, Ant Anstead revealed how he’s quickly learned that sleep training his 2-year-old son, Hudson, is a real challenge. The Celebrity IOU: Joyride host opened up about how he’s been trying to get his toddler, whom he shares with former wife Christina Haack, on a sleep scheduling that works for both of them....
Ryan Reynolds is a busy guy. He has a wife and a family, owns a soccer team, is an A-list superhero, broadcasted his colonoscopy, and co-owns Aviation American Gin. And today, Aviation American Gin celebrated the grand opening of its very first public-facing distillery and visitor center in Portland, Oregon. Why Portland? “Of course it was Portland that gave the world Aviation American Gin,” Ryan Reynolds exclusively told Travel + Leisure....
Imagine a place where the sun shines most of the year and the temps are warm, even in colder months. A place where there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy, and life’s daily stressors seem to melt away. A few years ago, I found paradise on Alabama’s Dauphin Island. Surrounded by water, but easily connected to the world, this destination flows with opportunities for relaxation. Driving along Mobile Bay, I reached the Dauphin Island Bridge leading to Alabama’s southern shores....
Besides the delicious treats and spooky movies, it’s undeniable that one of the best parts of Halloween is the creative costumes. We love when celebrities get in on the spooky fun, especially when they go all out to do a family costume idea. And this year, Bindi Irwin and her family may have outdone everyone else with their groovy matching costumes. A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) On Oct. 30, Irwin posted a family photo of her, her husband, Chandler Powell, and everyone’s favorite little newborn, Grace Warrior....
If you’re going on vacation soon, you might as well invite a few friends along. You know what? While you’re at it, invite everyone you know, too, because Casa Velas, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is hosting a “bubble buyout” program that allows guests to book up to 80 suites at once. With the buyout offering, guests can take over the hotel with private access to pools, beach areas, gardens, activities, and restaurants....
