Zipcar Summer Travel Survey Reveals Top 10 U.S. Iconic Sights and Foods Most Americans Have Yet to See and Savor

As the summer travel season kicks off, Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, in conjunction with OnePoll, reveals the findings of its summer travel survey. The analysis of 2,000 Americans shows that from coast to coast and in-between, local cities and neighborhoods are loaded with adventure, cuisine, and culture Americans have yet to experience. Iconic U.S. sights and flavors are ripe for summer vacation days and weekend exploration:

Top 10 U.S. Sights Left to Visit for Most

National Harbor (Washington, D.C.)
Pike’s Place (Seattle)
Alcatraz (San Francisco)
National Aquarium (Baltimore)
Museum of Modern Art (New York City)
Space Needle (Seattle)
Mt. Rushmore (South Dakota)
New York Aquarium (New York City)
Gateway Arch (St. Louis)
Gettysburg National Park (Pennsylvania)

Top 10 Iconic Regional Tastes Left to Try for Most

Blueberries in Maine
Lobster in Maine
Maple Syrup in Vermont
Beignets in New Orleans
Crabs in Maryland
Cheesesteak in Philadelphia
Cheese in Wisconsin
Pizza in Chicago
Cheesecake in New York
Barbeque in Texas

Zipcar Summer Travel Survey Map

Iconic U.S. sights and foods most Americans have yet

to see and savor Zipcar

The uplifting news is Americans require not look far or book costly travel to zest up their mid year. For some, their home urban communities and areas offer exciting end of the week get away, imprudent daytrips and grand eateries inside a short drive. Despite the fact that the greater part (54 percent) didn't take a late spring get-away in 2017 – and a similar measure of individuals still can't seem to book a get-away this mid year – Americans need to visit and taste the best their neighborhood brings to the table:

Most crave more spontaneity (54 percent) and the opportunity to “shake-up” their daily routine (71 percent).
A majority (54 percent) say they have a local landmark in mind that’s within 30 miles they’ve always wanted to check out.
Four out of five Americans (80 percent) have identified a restaurant nearby they’ve wanted to try but haven’t, with a fifth (20 percent) having as many as ten eateries on their food bucket list.

Tight spending plans and time were refered to as the greatest obstructions to getting out and investigating locally with the greater part (51 percent) feeling they didn't have enough cash and about 33% (31 percent) feeling they were "excessively occupied."

"At Zipcar, we perceive that it's frequently unconstrained 'how about we bounce in the auto and go' gets away from that gain the best summer experiences," said Katelyn Chesley, Zipcar representative. "Knowing you approach advantageous and practical transportation helps make these last minute undertakings conceivable. Be it Pike's Place, downtown's most up to date eatery, a late spring show arrangement, or shocking the children with an excursion to the National Aquarium. With Zipcar, you can take the haggle."

Regional data mirrors national data in the trend that local gems offer “never-before” experiences for many Americans:

Local in the Mid-West:

Nearly three out of four (74 percent) of those who live in the Midwestⁱ haven’t been to the Gateway Arch; and almost half (49 percent) haven’t eaten a slice of Chicago’s famous pizza.

Local in the East:

More than half (53 percent) of those who live in the densely populated and highway-laden Northeastⁱⁱ have never been to the Empire State Building; and almost three out of five (59 percent) have yet to crack a Maine lobster.

Local in the West

In the west,ⁱⁱⁱ more than three quarters (76 percent) have never been to Alcatraz; and nearly three out of five (59 percent) have never tried barbeque in Texas.

Zipcar provides on-demand, universal access to a variety of cars in hundreds of cities across the U.S. and ten countries worldwide. Zipcars are available 24/7 for reservation via Zipcar’s mobile app, online, or over the phone. Prospective members can join at www.zipcar.com.

Survey Methodology

Regional, gender and age breakouts, raw data and graphics are available. The survey included a random sample of 2,000 U.S. adults regardless of Zipcar membership status in late April 2018.

About Zipcar

Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour or day, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in over 500 cities and towns across Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Iceland, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Zipcar offers the most comprehensive, most convenient and most flexible car-sharing options available. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), a leading global provider of mobility solutions.
More information is available at www.zipcar.com.

Media Contact:
Katelyn Chesley
Public Relations Manager, Zipcar
kchesley@zipcar.com
617.678.7206

Changchun's Working on Sports Livelihood Build People's Healthy Lifestyle

Changchun International Marathon 2018 will be held in Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province on May 27th. In excess of thirty thousand games, aficionados at home and abroad will keep running in the city of the city, as per Changchun Municipal Government. This is a pivotal turning point of Changchun's taking a shot at sports business that could be built into the administration work report of the city. An ever-increasing number of subjects are appreciating a solid way of life through different national wellness exercises.

Changchun is situated in the upper east of China. Because of its prevalent ice and snow asset and reasonable condition, it is one of the two urban areas in China that developed numerous Summer and Winter Olympic Games champions. The games division of Changchun has constantly investigated the approaches to advance mass games with focused games. Great outcomes were increased after the administration enactment and expanding venture. It is said that 70% of Changchun's yearly income is utilized for individuals' occupation and the advantage is growing.

Changchun has the most punctual car industry base and film generation base of China. It is additionally the support of railroad vehicles, optoelectronic innovation, connected science, organic items et cetera. At the display, Changchun is turning into a territorial focal city in Northeast Asia to accelerate the rejuvenation of Northeast China. This year, the economy of Changchun proceeded with a relentless and quick advancement drift. The aggregate sum of GDP in the primary quarter of the city was 118.13 billion yuan, up 7% from a similar period, and the development rate was 0.2 rate focuses higher than that of the entire nation.

As of late, Changchun has tried endeavors on individuals' games of employment called "Sound Changchun, Sports first". Thus, the inhabitant's wellness mindfulness, physical quality and personal satisfaction has been altogether moved forward. As per insights, the city's games populace has been more than 51%. Anybody in anyplace of Changchun could discover a wellness site around 8 minutes by walking. There are exceptional games supervisors in the group. The administration held an expansive region of land for the arrangement of the national offices' development. People, in general, could book sports scenes and discover wellness accomplices through the system. The training in Changchun has been known as the "Changchun demonstrate" by the WHO, which gives helpful practice and reference to the change work from "sports control" to "sports goliath" in China.

Changchun has been positioned as the most joyful city in China for ten sequential years, and is otherwise called "the most others conscious city in China". The Vasaloppet universal cross-country skiing Festival, known as "snow marathon", has been held here for a long time. Furthermore, the city marathon effectively held out of the blue a year ago, in which awed the sprinters with the excellent regular landscape, the positive mankind condition and the socialized excitement of Changchun nationals. This year, in excess of 30,000 Changchun International Marathon amounts were looted in 5 days.

SOURCE Changchun Municipal Government

Top 10 Health Retreats Worldwide

Health Retreats Worldwide

The Best Health Resorts in the World

You finally want to get healthy and stay healthy. But how can you make sure to stay on track this year? With these luxurious retreats, it's easy. The properties on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Health Retreats go beyond the customary "resort with a spa" route. They offer programs designed to help you cultivate a healthy lifestyle that will last, with a focus on overall health and longevity, and teaching you tools you can use when back at home. Of course, in keeping with GAYOT's highest standards, these properties showcase the latest in style and luxurious creature comforts.

FOOD TRENDS

General Mills removes iconic mascot from Honey Nut Cheerios for good cause

General Mills' Honey Nut Cheerios is temporarily losing its iconic bee mascot to highlight the world's declining bee population. (General Mills)

General Mills is highlighting the world’s declining bee population through the power of its cereal boxes.

The food company Monday launched the #BringBackTheBees campaign in Canada and will temporarily remove the small, iconic bee mascot that’s part of Honey Nut Cheerios packaging.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Is rice cereal the best food for baby?

Perhaps one of the most exciting times as a mom is when your pediatrician gives you the green light to start your baby on solid food, which usually happens around 6 months of age.

For years, rice cereal has been the standby first food, likely because it’s easily digestible. Marketing has a lot to do with it/ too, since boxed rice cereal is cheap and convenient—just add some breast milk, formula or water and you’ve got a meal.