Carnal urges drive the characters in the films of the French director Alain Guiraudie toward absurd and sometimes dangerous mishaps. In his sexually audacious narratives, which usually play out in the countryside, the temptation of the flesh is a potent catalyst. “I don’t know if you can say that desire is what drives all of … Read more
Winter is coming. With the darkest day of the year — Dec. 21 — just around the corner, right about now you might be dreaming of swapping seasonal blahs for Caribbean blue. But while fun in the sun can be a welcome interruption during the colder months, there’s an art to the mood-boosting getaway — beyond merely … Read more
Americans smashed travel records in 2024 — with Dec. 1 going down as the busiest day ever at the nation’s airports, according to the TSA. And we’re clearly on a roll, with destinations around the globe groaning under the weight of overtourism — some more loudly than others. More than 20.2 million U.S. travelers jetted off to … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are chasing seasons, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 65% have either already or would like to go “season chasing,” or purposely travel to a destination to experience a specific season. Of the 22% who have already done so and the 43% who would jump … Read more
Rich people — they’re just like us! Well, not really — and certainly not when it comes to travel planning. Not only are they unlikely to be booking the next and cheapest flight to the places the rest of the voyaging public like to go — they’re also very unlikely to be doing any of the booking … Read more
If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more
Already dreaming of next year’s vacation? This list will help you to book your 2025 getaway whether it be a weekend rendezvous or a summer getaway. Lonely Planet recently released its list of the top 30 must-see travel destinations for 2025. “Best in Travel 2025 is the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual love letter … Read more
Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure Indonesian islands to less exotic locales, like Idaho. The picks reflect what the publication said is a hunger for more obscure destinations over the usual tourist … Read more
Whatever happened to “over the river and through the woods?” Seems like a whole lot of us are planning to venture a lot further afield than Grandmother’s house this Thanksgiving, according to the travel trackers at Google Flights — that is, unless Nana and Pop Pop happen to live at Disney World. Orlando was ranked No. … Read more
This bunny likes to hop. Playboy Club model Phoebe Wintle sure does get around — in her former life as a flight attendant, the British-born barnstormer managed to visit nearly every corner of the world. Over time, the voluptuous voyager has not only become a pro traveler — “I just always make sure I’m wearing nice fluffy … Read more
It’s a doggy dog world — and New York’s the city to do it in. Experiencing the big O in the Big Apple is at the top of nearly every bon vivant’s bedroom bucket list, according to an X-rated report that ranked NYC in the top five sex destinations on the planet. “When the temperature rises, so … Read more
Everyone is looking to leave the country this summer. Delta Air Lines has released its second annual list of the most-searched summer travel destinations for 2024 — and the most in-demand spots are international. London once again topped the list for international searches. Horváth Botond – stock.adobe.com Paris, France, is another fan favorite that made … Read more
Time to book that trip! The list of the world’s top travel destinations for 2024 has been revealed by TripAdvisor. The premier locale for the third year running was Dubai, which “mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment,” according to TripAdvisor. Travelers specifically noted that the City of Gold is a … Read more
More like Niagara Fails. The honeymoon is over for the longtime Honeymoon Capital of the World — several disillusioned globetrotters took to Reddit last week to rate Dubai, Niagara Falls, Disney World and other surprising locations as overhyped travel destinations. The list comes as US airports completed their busiest travel season in years. AAA had … Read more
Americans, on average, are planning to visit four different destinations in 2024. Three in 10 individuals aim to become “experienced travelers” next year, focusing on learning and guided tours, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans. Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of YMT Vacations, the survey revealed that 51% of respondents seek relaxed vacations, 43% prioritize … Read more
Thinking of traveling abroad next year? You might want to steer clear of Afghanistan, Mali, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, which rank among the world’s most dangerous destinations for business and pleasure travelers. That’s according to this year’s “Travel Risk Map,” compiled by global security and medical specialists from the risk assessment firm International SOS. The index takes into … Read more