While John Havlicek and Steph Curry were both born in Ohio, you have to give the crown of Ohio to The King, Lebron James. There have been few physical specimens to lace up their kicks and hit the professional hardwood like LBJ. His freakish athletic ability and high basketball IQ has him in the talks of being one of the greatest to ever play the game. One of the most mystifying factors of his game has been his durability. For the first time in his career, last season (2018-19), we saw Lebron James miss an extended period of playing time due to a groin injury.
Now, in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers and the newly-acquired Anthony Davis by his side, will LBJ be able to win a title with every franchise he's played for? With three NBA Championships under his belt, three NBA Finals MVPs, and five MVPs in seventeen years of NBA action, these upcoming few years could define his legacy. But regardless of what may occur, Lebron James will be considered a top ten NBA player will it is all said and done.
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.