California is home to many a fabled tourist attraction, but some unlucky visitors never make it out alive. In a recent TikTok, Orange County realtor Lindsey Marino gave a rundown of a fistful of perilous places in the Golden State, including two locations in Yosemite National Park that are as famed for the ever-present threat … Read more
Travel experts recently revealed California as the best state to spend a long weekend exploring. From mountains to beaches, desert expanses to old-growth forests, the Golden State has proven to be the preferred place for a three-day getaway. And with Labor Day on the horizon, Travel + Leisure has shared their picks for the five … Read more
They’re getting more beach for their buck. Hitting exotic sands can come as a gut-punch to one’s savings this summer, as travel costs have skyrocketed since 2025, forcing 52% of frequent flyers to forgo a getaway this year. Budgeted globetrotters, however, need not sweat nor fret as the world’s top 10 most luxurious, affordable stays have just been revealed via … Read more
It’s a crammed, jammed vacation destination. While the official motto of Malta isn’t “the more the merrier,” it seems the itty-bitty, buzzy hotspot, smack-dab in the central Mediterranean Sea, is steadily welcoming visitors from all corners of the Earth, making it Europe’s most overcrowded island for 2026, per a trending new study. But its eye-popping … Read more
Don’t let the shin guard and cleats mafia scare you into believing soccer is everything. FIFA may’ve gifted our president a Peace Prize before it takes over our entire shared continent for this year’s World Cup (11 cities in the US alone!). But if we’re being honest, America will always prefer sports that are pro-hand. … Read more
California is once again proving it does the outdoors better than just about anyone. A high-end desert retreat near Joshua Tree National Park has landed on a new list of the best glamping experiences in the country — blending rugged scenery with boutique-hotel comforts just a few hours from Los Angeles. The sleek Airstream setup at … Read more
For most, affordability is a deciding factor when planning travel — and Expedia has those folks covered. New data from the travel search engine revealed the most budget-friendly domestic and international destinations for 2026, with hotel stays under $150 a night. In the U.S., the list focuses more on smaller cities and secondary hubs where … Read more
If seeing the world is in your budget, here’s where to do it in 2026. Research from global travel app Skyscanner has revealed this year’s top 10 cheapest cities for traveling Americans, including some of the world’s most sought-after luxury vacation destinations. According to the findings, even though 44% of Americans are planning to travel … Read more
To tweak a line from famous Torontonian Drake, “started from here and now we’re at the bottom.” So much for New Yorkers’ reputations as discerning and cultured citizens of the world, when it comes to International travel, as Toronto, Canada, was ranked the most popular destination among Empire Staters, according to United Airlines’ list of … Read more
‘Tis the season. A new analysis revealed the best destinations for Christmas tours in 2025 — and the results probably come as no surprise. Data from Tripadvisor and Kayak, analyzed by Privacy Journal, has revealed which cities have the best Christmas tour experiences worldwide. Quebec City was the only North American city to make the … Read more
Where to eat, drink and be merry in New York this holiday season? The city’s swankiest new nightlife destinations promise A-list mixologists, decadent interiors, irresistible bites and the most enviable people-watching in Manhattan. Here are six to hit. Ba53ment | 53 W. 53rd St. A gilded and orange sliced cocktail at Ba53ment. Courtesy of Altamarea … Read more
No need to see your travel budget fly away. With solo travel soaring in popularity, long-haul travel specialist TravelBag has ranked the ten best spots for vacationing alone, finding that Hanoi in Vietnam topped the list in this regard. Along with boasting a super high safety score, the Vietnamese mecca has a “low cost of … Read more
The American dream has turned into a nightmare — for travelers. With the holiday travel season ahead, travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has named the safest nations in the world for 2026, finding that the Netherlands topped the list when it came to tourist security. Meanwhile, the US was left off the compendium … Read more
They’re everyone’s favorite haunts. This Halloween, scream-seeking globe-trotters are traveling the world in search of the scariest hotspots. To expedite their pilgrimages, online casino Spinblitz surveyed travel sites to narrow down the most bone-chilling meccas worldwide, finding that Salem, Massachusetts, came in at number one when it came to haunted hubs. There’s never been a … Read more
Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … Read more
There’s little that lifts spirits more than taking a vacation — and one study showed that some destinations do it better than others. BookRetreats.com recently released its Holiday Happiness Index, which combined science and data to find the holiday destinations that make people feel their best. Research shows that people are no longer traveling just … Read more
Check out this list to avoid these shockingly stressful travel destinations. Some cities, despite their allure and cultural riches, come with unavoidable travel tension — from the crush of crowds to high crime rates and uncomfortable weather. New York City didn’t even make it into the list of the top 10 most stressful cities to … Read more
Want to cruise through life? A luxury cruise company is making waves with a groundbreaking offer: the chance to live at sea indefinitely. Villa Vie Residences is offering what it calls an “Endless Horizons” package, allowing guests to retire aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for as little as $349,999. Villa Vie Residences is … Read more
These travelers have an eye for all elements of their destination. Full Frame Insurance surveyed 1,000 frequent travelers and found that for many, planning a vacation is often all about the visuals — and not just the sandy shores or resplendent resorts. Perhaps unsurprising for the iGeneration, but Gen Z was also the most reliant … Read more
Birds of a feather flock together. Since most people travel during the summer season, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also its most overcrowded. A new ranking by Go2Africa has revealed the top 15 most overcrowded tourist destinations in the world — where the number of visitors dramatically outweighs the local population. It … Read more