Joe Flacco has proven to be one of the better quarterbacks of this current generation. Over the past decade, we've seen quarterbacks come and go, but Flacco has stood the test of time as being a reliable offensive leader for the team's he's played for. The 6'6 quarterback from Audubon, New Jersey played football for two different collegiate teams, the University of Pittsburgh Panthers (2003-2005) and the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (2005-2007). As a backup, Flacco played very minutes for the Pittsburgh Panthers, but found his way at Delware where he broke twenty school records in three seasons playing for the school.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, Joe Flacco was drafted 18th overall by the Baltimore Ravens where he played eleven seasons leading the Ravens to a championship with a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. The Super Bowl MVP received a six-year, $120.6 million extension in 2013 for his performance making him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks of this decade. In 2016, Flacco was traded to the Denver Broncos securing a acontract worth $66 million for three years of commitment. With close to $150 million paid by the Baltimore Ravens alone, Flacco set the standard for quarterback pay in the NFL today.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.