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This scenic NY spot was dubbed one of the most underrated travel destinations by US News & World Report
When planning a weekend getaway to break from the Gotham grind or taking one the best day trips from New York City, the ultimate goal is exploring a path less traveled. More often than not, a visit to a place not on the cover of a big travel magazine feels as though we've discovered a secret. This year, one of New York's most treasured spots ranked in the top 20 on U.S. News & World Report 's list of most underrated destinations in America: the Catskills. That's right, New York's much-loved mountain belt is considered a hidden gem for skiing, hiking and small-town Americana vibes. Quaint villages along the Hudson, like Bethel and namesake Catskill, offer painterly landscapes and community-minded activities, including the infinitely iconic Woodstock music festival. Since the 1960s, Catskills summer resorts have thrived among the rugged terrain, with tons of trendy vacation rental properties (think: woody A-frame cabins, midcentury motor lodges, even modern casinos) cropping up in recent years, giving roadtrippers countless lodging opportunities. Along with U.S. News' editorial input, the ranking publication factored in traveler reviews, expert opinions, crowd control, cultural experiences, dining scenes, and much more while hand-picking destinations to highlight. Consider it a bucket list for the wanderlust among us who'd rather traverse mountainous trails than stand in line at theme parks or stroll charming small towns in lieu of chaotic cities. More nearby locales of note include Block Island, RI, which secured fifth place for its Nantucket-like atmosphere sans crowds; as well as historic New England waterfronts of Portsmouth, NH (taking the seventh slot) and Gloucester, MA (number 19)—each only a scenic train ride away. South of Atlantic City, the sleepy Stone Harbor, NJ just made the cut at No. 23, surrounded by grassy dunes and marshes ideal for birdwatchers and flaneurs alike. Stealing the spotlight in first place on the list is St. Simons, Georgia, a dreamy barrier island beloved as a quiet escape. The largest Golden Isle may be a summer staple for Georgians, but quite often it's overlooked by out-of-state beachgoers in favor of famous Florida sands. Home to stately live oak forests, quaint shopping villages, colonial sites, and coastal golf courses, St. Simons offers a peaceful, laid-back respite for nearly every type of traveler — even amid high season.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
See which local cities made U.S. News' top 250 places to live
Seventeen Florida cities, including The Villages and Clermont, placed among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report's "2025-2026 Best Places to Live" ranking. The publication analyzed 859 cities in the U.S. based on five categories: quality of life, job market, value of living, net migration and desire to live in the area. They said they evaluated each category by using a methodology determined by Americans' preferences. "While quality of life remains the top priority for many Americans – and has the heaviest weight in determining the Best Places to Live rankings – U.S. News slightly adjusted its weights to increase priority for a location's job market amid heightened economic uncertainty," Erika Giovanetti, consumer lending analyst at U.S. News & World Report, said in a May 20 statement. You can read more about the methodology on U.S. News' website. Florida doesn't see a spot on the list until 59 — Parkland. According to the methodology, the South Florida city saw a score of 6.4 out of 10. The Villages was ranked at No. 177 and Clermont came in at 241. Here are all 17 Florida cities on the list: Parkland - 59 Palm Harbor - 68 Weston - 74 Jupiter - 124 Ormond Beach - 162 Pensacola - 166 The Villages - 177 Naples - 179 Riverview - 198 Bonita Spring - 203 Pinellas Park - 126 Kendall - 219 Apopka - 221 Doral - 227 Clermont - 241 North Port - 242 St. Petersburg - 246 Only about a state away from Florida, Georgia's Johns Creek is the U.S. News and World Report's top place to live in. "Just north of Atlanta, Johns Creek is the kind of place where tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community and a high quality of life come together to make it one of the nation's most desirable places to call home," the report says. Johns Creek, Georgia Carmel, Indiana Pearland, Texas Fishers, Indiana Cary, North Carolina League City, Texas Apex, North Carolina Leander, Texas Rochester Hills, Michigan Troy, Michigan This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: The Villages, Clermont make U.S. News' '2025-2026 Best Places to Live'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
17 Florida cities make U.S. News' top 250 places to live — None of them are Orlando, Miami or Tampa
Seventeen Florida cities placed among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report's "2025-2026 Best Places to Live" ranking. The publication analyzed 859 cities in the U.S. based on five categories: quality of life, job market, value of living, net migration and desire to live in the area. They said they evaluated each category by using a methodology determined by Americans' preferences. "While quality of life remains the top priority for many Americans – and has the heaviest weight in determining the Best Places to Live rankings – U.S. News slightly adjusted its weights to increase priority for a location's job market amid heightened economic uncertainty," Erika Giovanetti, consumer lending analyst at U.S. News & World Report, said in a May 20 statement. You can read more about the methodology on U.S. News' website. Florida doesn't see a spot on the list until 59 — Parkland. According to the methodology, the South Florida city saw a score of 6.4 out of 10. The Villages saw a slot on the ranking before Orlando, Tampa or Miami. Here are all 17 Florida cities on the list: Parkland - 59 Palm Harbor - 68 Weston - 74 Jupiter - 124 Ormond Beach - 162 Pensacola - 166 The Villages - 177 Naples - 179 Riverview - 198 Bonita Spring - 203 Pinellas Park - 126 Kendall - 219 Apopka - 221 Doral - 227 Clermont - 241 North Port - 242 St. Petersburg - 246 Only about a state away from Florida, Georgia's Johns Creek is the U.S. News and World Report's top place to live in. "Just north of Atlanta, Johns Creek is the kind of place where tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community and a high quality of life come together to make it one of the nation's most desirable places to call home," the report says. Johns Creek, Georgia Carmel, Indiana Pearland, Texas Fishers, Indiana Cary, North Carolina League City, Texas Apex, North Carolina Leander, Texas Rochester Hills, Michigan Troy, Michigan This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: U.S. News' 2025 'Best Places To Live': 17 Florida cities rank on list
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
17 Florida cities make U.S. News' top 250 places to live — None of them are Orlando, Miami or Tampa
Seventeen Florida cities placed among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report's "2025-2026 Best Places to Live" ranking. The publication analyzed 859 cities in the U.S. based on five categories: quality of life, job market, value of living, net migration and desire to live in the area. They said they evaluated each category by using a methodology determined by Americans' preferences. "While quality of life remains the top priority for many Americans – and has the heaviest weight in determining the Best Places to Live rankings – U.S. News slightly adjusted its weights to increase priority for a location's job market amid heightened economic uncertainty," Erika Giovanetti, consumer lending analyst at U.S. News & World Report, said in a May 20 statement. You can read more about the methodology on U.S. News' website. Florida doesn't see a spot on the list until 59 — Parkland. According to the methodology, the South Florida city saw a score of 6.4 out of 10. The Villages saw a slot on the ranking before Orlando, Tampa or Miami. Here are all 17 Florida cities on the list: Parkland - 59 Palm Harbor - 68 Weston - 74 Jupiter - 124 Ormond Beach - 162 Pensacola - 166 The Villages - 177 Naples - 179 Riverview - 198 Bonita Spring - 203 Pinellas Park - 126 Kendall - 219 Apopka - 221 Doral - 227 Clermont - 241 North Port - 242 St. Petersburg - 246 Only about a state away from Florida, Georgia's Johns Creek is the U.S. News and World Report's top place to live in. "Just north of Atlanta, Johns Creek is the kind of place where tree-lined streets, a strong sense of community and a high quality of life come together to make it one of the nation's most desirable places to call home," the report says. Johns Creek, Georgia Carmel, Indiana Pearland, Texas Fishers, Indiana Cary, North Carolina League City, Texas Apex, North Carolina Leander, Texas Rochester Hills, Michigan Troy, Michigan This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: U.S. News' 2025 'Best Places To Live': 17 Florida cities rank on list
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For
The new edition expands to spotlight the best companies for internship seekers. WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For. The ratings, a list identifying the best publicly-traded companies across industries and regions to help employees and job seekers make decisions about workplaces that may be a good fit for them, now highlights the best companies for internship seekers. Alongside recognizing 636 companies across multiple lists, four regions and 14 industries that best meet the needs of full-time employees, the 2025-2026 ratings expanded to include companies with internship opportunities for new, current and prospective students, as well as recent graduates. "Every year, U.S. News seeks to identify the most valuable insights to support employees and job seekers as they make path-altering decisions for their careers," said Carly Chase, vice president, Careers at U.S. News & World Report. "This year, the Best Companies ratings deepen U.S. News' commitment to offering useful careers advice for students as they consider employment and education decisions in tandem by offering the Best Companies to Work For: Internships." This year's general and sub-ratings reflect several factors that account for ever-changing employee considerations about what makes a company the "best" to work for. The ratings then analyze that sentiment against other factors including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development. With the support of a panel of eight experts, U.S. News' methodology analyzes the publicly available employee sentiment and other data that informs how a company supports the everyday experience of its workers. This year, the methodology was adjusted to group companies by an industry schema created by our data partner, Revelio Labs, with support based on U.S. News' editorial judgment. The move provides a more consumer-friendly industry classification. "Prospective and current employees understand the significant impact their employer has on their quality of life," said Chase. "Whether a new grad seeking a company to launch their career, an established professional looking for a change or an HR professional researching the strengths of their company and others, Best Companies to Work For provides a central space to see which companies U.S. News identified as meeting their employees' needs best." To calculate the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For ratings, U.S. News only considered the largest 5,000 publicly traded companies as of January 2025 that had more than 75 Glassdoor reviews written between 2021-2025. Relevant data, including employee sentiment and regulatory enforcement data, was gathered from partners Revelio Labs, Good Jobs First's Violation Tracker and QUODD to calculate the six metrics used in the lists. The Best Companies to Work For: Internship ratings factor college students' sentiment and survey data; only companies that have at least 30 Glassdoor reviews provided by interns were considered. Best Companies to Work For: Supporting Family Caregiving ratings, developed in partnership with the Milken Institute, evaluated metrics and benefits that impact caregiving employees most. For further details on how the metric scores were calculated, see the methodology. For more information, visit Best Companies to Work For and U.S. News' expanding Careers offerings and share the ratings on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) using #BCTWF. About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
