When your wedding budget is pushing six figures — what’s another 15 bucks to bargain with the universe? Frazzled brides are increasingly turning to Etsy witches to cast “good weather” spells, hoping a little supernatural intervention will protect the most expensive day of their lives from Mother Nature’s mood swings. Newlyweds and wedding vendors alike … Read more
One Piece Night is returning at Dodger Stadium this summer. The Dodgers announced they will host One Piece Night on July 2, when they host the Padres. One Piece Night is returning at Dodger Stadium this summer. Getty Images The first 40,000 in attendance are eligible to receive a One Piece straw hat as a … Read more
In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
The Heart Attack Grill, the over-the-top Las Vegas restaurant known for its calorie-loaded “Bypass Burgers” and hospital-themed servers, announced this week it will close its Sin City doors. The restaurant was founded by Jon Basso in Chandler, Arizona, in 2005. It relocated to downtown Las Vegas in 2011. It’s most known for its unapologetically indulgent menu — … Read more
Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer, with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37% will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to … Read more
As travel costs continue to climb, some Americans are rethinking their destinations, swapping out trips to major cities for smaller towns. Source link #Americans #choosing #visit #smaller #towns #big #cities #travel #costs #soar
When film stylist Patricia Field famously scrambled in a matter of weeks to pull together $1 million worth of high-end fashion for the original “Devil Wears Prada” film in 2006, the looks were jaw-dropping, with astonishing price tags for the time. “These clothes cost so much money,” Streep told The Post in an interview at the … Read more
Rising jet fuel prices are emerging as a significant headwind for the global travel industry just months ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about higher airfares, reduced international demand, and softer booking trends for short-term rentals in the 11 U.S. host cities and surrounding regions. Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the Iran war began, prompting … Read more
Skip the $200 dinner reservation — this retro LA date night costs less than a fast-food combo. Paramount Drive-In Theatres offers movie lovers a throwback night out for just $14 a ticket, making it one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County. Paramount Drive-In Theatres in Los Angeles County offers movie lovers a throwback … Read more
Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to the New York metropolitan … Read more
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options, and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a chokepoint for global oil … Read more
Rising fuel costs and supply chain hiccups are prompting some companies to pass the costs of war in Iran on to customers. While some US shippers have been transparent about new war-related charges, other fees are not so clear about how the consumer foots the company’s bill. “Companies tend to look for ways to get … Read more
You can live out your Swiss Family Robinson fantasy, but it will cost you. This week, Royal Caribbean revealed Hero of the Seas, the newest vessel in the brand’s Icon class, the cruise line’s newest generation of ships, which also includes Icon, Legend, and Star of the Seas. The Ultimate Family Treehouse is a sprawling … Read more
Dough for dough. As the war in Iran continues to fuel gas prices across the US, pizza chain Papa John’s is serving up a slice of relief. On April 2, the company launched “Pizza Miles,” a rewards program that allows customers to earn rewards when they choose carryout, which can then be applied to future … Read more
Is this just a sugar high? With Easter on the horizon, the price of chocolate candy is at a serious premium, even as the cost of cocoa, a primary ingredient, is at a record low. Indeed, an annual assessment of Easter egg prices found that some chocolate eggs are both smaller and more expensive for the … Read more
Costco has finally answered calls to bring back its beloved churros — but shoppers aren’t exactly satisfied. Instead of bringing back the full-size pastry that once defined its food court, the Washington-based big-box retailer has unveiled a $2.99 Caramel Churro Sundae topped with tiny churro bites. The dessert features vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft-serve ice cream … Read more
Their stocks are up. Interview magazine has profiled four young Wall Streeters for its March issue — with the baby-faced bankers dishing on their dating lives, fledgling finance careers and favourite places to blow off steam in the city. The cashed-up quartet, who all live in Lower Manhattan, also posed for pictures at FiDi steakhouse … Read more
In today’s New York, even friendship is no longer affordable. That’s the tough lesson learned by Vira, a Manhattanite who found herself shelling out nearly $5,000 to cover the cost of being a bridesmaid in a dear pal’s recent nuptials. For the Harlem resident, who asked that her last name not be used, the unwelcome … Read more
Trader Joe’s fanatics swear by the popular grocer, getting everything and anything they could need from their local store. However, even the most loyal of customers appear to be able to admit that Trader Joe’s misses the mark with at least a handful of their products. A popular discussion on social media centering on must-avoids … Read more
Parents across the country are shelling out more money than ever before on education costs for their children. In New York City, the average private school parent is paying $27,322 for high school tuition, with some prestigious schools topping $70,000. Additionally, families are making enormous expenditures on back-to-school supplies as well as tutoring, test prep, … Read more