From Fyre Fest failure to secret billionaire escape, can this sun-soaked island chain challenge the Maldives?

From Fyre Fest failure to secret billionaire escape, can this sun-soaked island chain challenge the Maldives?

The last time the world heard about Exuma, it was because of Fyre Festival, 2017’s infamous non-event that turned this Bahamian island chain into a meme-a-palooza. But what Fyre Festival got right was the real estate: This pristine archipelago, just a 45-minute flight from Miami, offers white sand beaches and shockingly clear waters on par with … Read more

Lane Kiffin’s daughter can’t escape Florida and LSU buzz in new photo post as coaching rumors linger

Lane Kiffin’s daughter can’t escape Florida and LSU buzz in new photo post as coaching rumors linger

Lane Kiffin isn’t the only member of his family generating buzz. Taking to Instagram on Monday, daughter Landry Kiffin recapped the “best time of the year” in a collection of new photos geotagged from Oxford, Miss., as speculation about her father’s future as head coach of the Rebels continues to swirl. Landry — whose romance … Read more

‘Wednesday’ star Luis Guzmán doesn’t regret fleeing Hollywood: ‘My escape’

‘Wednesday’ star Luis Guzmán doesn’t regret fleeing Hollywood: ‘My escape’

Luis Guzmán spends his (boogie) nights on the east coast. The actor, 69, opened up about relocating from Los Angeles to the small town of Cabot in Vermont. “I’m lucky to be here,” Guzmán told WPTZ on Tuesday. “I’m lucky to have the neighbors that I have. I take a lot of pride in telling … Read more

Dear Abby: I can’t escape my neighbor’s bullying and I don’t know what to do

Dear Abby: I can’t escape my neighbor’s bullying and I don’t know what to do

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I walk around a local lake three times a week. We met another couple there who seemed pleasant until the husband tried to give me his doctor’s name so I could “Get that ‘thing’ removed.” (“That thing” being the beauty mark next to my smile.) I told him I wasn’t … Read more

Many are turning to AI to escape from repetitive tasks in the workplace, new study reveals

Many are turning to AI to escape from repetitive tasks in the workplace, new study reveals

American workers’ productivity peaks at 11 a.m. on Mondays, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 knowledge workers revealed when respondents are most productive — and when they’re least productive, which was found to be Fridays at 12:06 p.m. While most workers (56%) are “very productive” throughout the average workday, respondents admitted they have … Read more

Charles Barkley insists NBA Finals is ‘a wrap’ after Thunder’s Game 4 escape

Charles Barkley insists NBA Finals is ‘a wrap’ after Thunder’s Game 4 escape

Charles Barkley is ready to call this year’s NBA Finals in favor of the Thunder. Following Oklahoma City’s 111-104 road victory over the Pacers on Friday night, Barkley said the Thunder now have a huge advantage and called the series “a wrap” after the game. “Yeah, I think they are in trouble,” Barkley said of … Read more

American daters are swiping right on Canada — for love and an escape plan: ‘Will marry for health care’

American daters are swiping right on Canada — for love and an escape plan: ‘Will marry for health care’

Ehhh, I’m dating here! American singles looking for a change of political pace — and medical benefits — are swiping right on Canada. Reportedly frustrated by the state of affairs in the US, unhappy US residents are turning their dating apps due north — hoping to find love, an allegedly less divisive society and a better quality … Read more

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce enjoying ‘escape’ after Chiefs’ Super Bowl crusher

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce enjoying ‘escape’ after Chiefs’ Super Bowl crusher

It looks like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have found a way to get away following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss in February. The couple has been enjoying a “nice escape” from the spotlight, Page Six first reported. Following Kanas City’s blowout loss to the Eagles, Kelce and Swift have yet to make a public … Read more

Most ‘unhinged’ wedding hacks and stunts revealed — from bride ‘escape routes’ to a ‘designated a–hole’ to keep guests in check

Most ‘unhinged’ wedding hacks and stunts revealed — from bride ‘escape routes’ to a ‘designated a–hole’ to keep guests in check

While a wedding should be a joyous occasion, marriage ceremonies are often fraught with headaches ranging from drunken crashers to monsters-in-law and cold feet at the altar. Thankfully, online wedding planners have provided some ingenious — albeit out-of-the-box — hacks to ensure that the big day goes off without, er, a hitch. TikTok life coach … Read more

Justin and Hailey Bieber are looking for homes in Europe to escape scrutiny in the US

Justin and Hailey Bieber are looking for homes in Europe to escape scrutiny in the US

Justin and Hailey Bieber are reportedly on the hunt for a lavish European escape, aiming to dodge the relentless glare of fame in America, according to a source speaking to The US Sun. The couple, under increasing public scrutiny, is said to be craving a serene retreat amid swirling rumors and personal challenges. The 31-year-old … Read more

Here’s how to dive into Ireland’s wildest and least visited escape

Here’s how to dive into Ireland’s wildest and least visited escape

It’s more than an hour southwest of Killarney, and roughly 2 hours west of Cork. If that doesn’t help, and you are only very vaguely familiar with Irish geography (go on, admit, it), call it 4.5 hours outside Dublin. However you locate it, there lies the Beara Peninsula, one of Ireland’s most rugged, remote and beautiful … Read more

Escape to ‘The White Lotus’: Vacation like a star at tropical Thai resorts seen in season 3

Escape to ‘The White Lotus’: Vacation like a star at tropical Thai resorts seen in season 3

Before shots are fired and a face-down body floats by a glassy pavilion in the opening scene of Season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” your first question was probably: Where is this nirvana and can I go there? The answer is the spa at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas in Thailand — and yes, … Read more

Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas moves to other side of world to escape ‘awful drama’: ‘Ready for a change’

Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas moves to other side of world to escape ‘awful drama’: ‘Ready for a change’

Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., has revealed that he’s relocating to the other side of the world in an effort to escape the “awful drama” he’s been wrapped up in relating to his daughter. The retired TV lighting director, 80, who currently resides in a cliffside property near the US border in Rosarito, Mexico, … Read more

Dick Van Dyke, 98, tried to ‘crawl to the car’ to escape Malibu fires: ‘I couldn’t get up’

Dick Van Dyke, 98, tried to ‘crawl to the car’ to escape Malibu fires: ‘I couldn’t get up’

Dick Van Dyke barely escaped his Malibu mansion that was hit by the wildfires raging through Southern California. “It was coming from the hill, you could see it,” the legendary actor, who turns 99 on Friday, said in an interview on “Today” on Thursday. “And oh my God, and we got out of here,” he … Read more

Get a fjord escape on an eco cruise along the Norwegian coast

Get a fjord escape on an eco cruise along the Norwegian coast

Looking at Norway on the map, you could imagine that Thor took his hammer to it, splintering the elongated coastline into bits. In fact, its 63,962 miles, incorporating 50,000 islands and 1,190 fjords, was created by Ice Age glaciers, making it the second-longest coastline in the world (after Canada) which means, unsurprisingly, that Norway is … Read more

‘Animal House’ star John Belushi ‘didn’t have a prayer,’ couldn’t escape drugs: co-star

‘Animal House’ star John Belushi ‘didn’t have a prayer,’ couldn’t escape drugs: co-star

When John Belushi first walked on the set of “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” Tim Matheson was expecting a “colossal coked-up prima donna.” “Many people thought, ‘He’s going to be like he was on ‘Saturday Night Live’ – that big, bold, outrageous character,” Matheson told Fox News Digital.  “People also thought he was going to be … Read more

Prince made deliberate move to escape temptations of fame: pal

Prince made deliberate move to escape temptations of fame: pal

In 1984, Prince recorded a song called “Paisley Park” about a personal utopia – one that became a reality a few years later. And there’s a good reason why the pop superstar never left. The singer/songwriter, who died there in 2016 at age 57, is the subject of a new photo book, “Prince: Icon.” It … Read more

Actress Chanel Maya Banks claims she was never missing — but looked to ‘escape’ after having ‘zero authority’ over her life

Actress Chanel Maya Banks claims she was never missing — but looked to ‘escape’ after having ‘zero authority’ over her life

“Gossip Girl” and “Blue Bloods” actress Chanel Maya Banks took to the Internet to confirm she was never missing after her family filed a police report saying they hadn’t heard from her in two weeks. Banks, who was found in Texas on Monday, said that she was running away from her family to be baptized … Read more

Flight passengers are making ‘the gate escape’ in an attempt to avoid ‘poor airport experiences’

Flight passengers are making ‘the gate escape’ in an attempt to avoid ‘poor airport experiences’

As travelers book holiday vacations for 2025, a new report reveals an emerging trend when it comes to airport travel. Booking.com has released its annual travel prediction list for 2025, and one trend, “the gate escape,” has people embracing enjoyable airport experiences. Booking.com’s website says, “2025 is set to be the year that the airport … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as ‘emergency escape solution’ ahead of Trump presidency: report

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as ‘emergency escape solution’ ahead of Trump presidency: report

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle snapped up a plush pad in Portugal to have an “emergency escape solution” when President-elect Donald Trump moves into the White House, according to a report. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly splurged on one of 300 soon-to-be-constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush … Read more

This cruise invites guests to ‘escape’ politics on 4-year voyage around the world

This cruise invites guests to ‘escape’ politics on 4-year voyage around the world

A cruise line has the solution for those that went to leave the United States after the results of the 2024 presidential election. Villa Vie Residences announced on Thursday that the Villa Vie Odyssey ship now lets passengers set sail for as long as four years. So, any U.S. passengers who are upset about Donald … Read more

38-pound rescue cat Crumbs gets stuck in shoe rack while trying to escape from fat camp: ‘He caused a ruckus’

38-pound rescue cat Crumbs gets stuck in shoe rack while trying to escape from fat camp: ‘He caused a ruckus’

He was stuck between a rack and a hard place. A fat cat’s attempt to escape a diet center backfired horribly after the flabby tabby got trapped in a shoe rack. The feline, named Kroshik (Russian for “Crumbs”), was discovered by staff attempting to break out of the center in Perm, Russia, where he had … Read more

An escape from extreme Christianity

An escape from extreme Christianity

Trad wives are all the rage on social media, but Tia Levings reveals the dark underbelly to being a wife in a deeply conservative Christian marriage in “A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy (Macmillan, Aug. 6).” Levings was raised in a Southern Baptist church that railed against homosexuality and abortion while encouraging women … Read more

Only 400 tourists at a time can visit this stunning, one-of-a-kind island escape — here’s why

Only 400 tourists at a time can visit this stunning, one-of-a-kind island escape — here’s why

Clamping down on mass tourism is in the news lately, as cities around the globe look for ways to deter the hordes and preserve quality of life for the locals. But there’s one stunning destination most people have probably never heard of that plans on staying out of the spotlight — and they’ve been doing it … Read more

Camels escape enclosure at Cedar Point amusement park causing patrons to run for their lives: ‘That dude almost died’

Camels escape enclosure at Cedar Point amusement park causing patrons to run for their lives: ‘That dude almost died’

Two camels made a great escape on Tuesday after they broke out of their enclosure and roamed free at a roller-coaster park, video shows. The incident happened at Cedar Point, an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, on June 11. Footage of the incident shows the camels trotting around the park’s sidewalks. “That dude almost died,” an adult man is … Read more

Want to live forever? ‘Longevity escape velocity’ theory could make it a reality

Want to live forever? ‘Longevity escape velocity’ theory could make it a reality

Forget the Fountain of Youth. Tech titans, crypto bosses, AI researchers, investors, and so-called “immortalists” are showing support for “longevity escape velocity,” the controversial theory that people could live indefinitely by extending their remaining life expectancy faster than time passes. “Now that doesn’t guarantee you living forever,” computer scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil explained in … Read more

J.J. McCarthy recaps ‘dreamy escape’ with fiancée Katya Kuropas after 2024 NFL Draft

J.J. McCarthy recaps ‘dreamy escape’ with fiancée Katya Kuropas after 2024 NFL Draft

It was a “dreamy” post-NFL draft “escape” for new Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas. Taking to Instagram over the weekend, McCarthy and Kuropas recapped their recent getaway to Baha Mar in the Bahamas, roughly a week after Minnesota selected the former Michigan quarterback 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. “Grateful … Read more

Pat McAfee lists ‘mom’ drama among reasons Zach Wilson had to escape Jets

Pat McAfee lists ‘mom’ drama among reasons Zach Wilson had to escape Jets

Zach Wilson is getting a fresh start in Denver. The 2021 second-overall pick was traded by the Jets to the Broncos on Monday for a late-round pick swap, with Pat McAfee discussing the move on his self-titled ESPN show, particularly how the 24-year-old quarterback can leave his rollercoaster of a New York experience behind him— … Read more

Escape to this private island with an abandoned castle — it’s only an hour from NYC and you can take the train

Escape to this private island with an abandoned castle — it’s only an hour from NYC and you can take the train

Private island, 6.5 acres of complete solitude in the middle of the Hudson River — majestic water and mountain views from your own historic castle, convenient to Midtown via Metro-North, bring your contractor! Right, so maybe one of the most dramatically situated pieces of real estate within commuting distance of NYC isn’t for sale, and definitely … Read more

Jamie Dornan fled to a country hideaway to escape ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ mockery: ‘I hid’

Jamie Dornan fled to a country hideaway to escape ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ mockery: ‘I hid’

Like Anastasia Steele heading to Christian Grey’s faraway mansion, actor Jamie Dornan fled to a country house to escape public embarrassment after “Fifty Shades of Grey” hit theaters. “I hid,” Dornan, 41, said on an episode of the British radio show “Desert Island Discs.”  The film’s director Sam Taylor-Johnson and her actor husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, … Read more

Dear Abby: I can’t escape my abusive husband of 30 years

Dear Abby: I can’t escape my abusive husband of 30 years

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my abusive husband for almost 30 years. I made several attempts to leave him, which resulted in him stalking me and threatening to seriously harm me and our children. Despite all his threats and abuse, I was forced to allow him to take our children unsupervised. I would end … Read more

Fearless cat takes massive leap off utility pole to escape would-be rescuer, wild video shows

Fearless cat takes massive leap off utility pole to escape would-be rescuer, wild video shows

This fearless feline has at least eight more lives left. A cat that had gotten stuck at the top of a utility pole took a massive leap to avoid his would-be rescuer, viral video shows. Coco, a 3-year-old tabby cat, had escaped from his home in Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on Monday and scurried … Read more

Diving expert reveals how to escape a shark in shocking video: ‘Stand your ground’

Diving expert reveals how to escape a shark in shocking video: ‘Stand your ground’

This is some real clickbait. A diver has revealed how not to become a shark’s dinner, but her advice — and up-close encounter — may have you trembling in your fins.  Kayleigh Nicole Grant, who runs Kaimana Ocean Safari in Hawaii, posted a startling video on TikTok, where she goes by @mermaidkayleigh, showing people how … Read more

Travis Kelce’s neighbors weren’t buying his Halloween escape with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce’s neighbors weren’t buying his Halloween escape with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift apparently dressed up for Halloween… as the couple in the neighborhood which doesn’t hand out candy.  At least Kelce’s Kansas City home was.  Crime scene tape was put up around the Chiefs star’s home to keep trick-or-treaters away and a security guard told kids that “nobody’s home today,” The Daily … Read more

Homeowners narrowly escape lightning strike after 300-million-volt bolt hits house’s chimney

Homeowners narrowly escape lightning strike after 300-million-volt bolt hits house’s chimney

A home was struck by lightning during a recent storm — causing its chimney to quickly crumble.  Homeowners in Oxfordshire, England, are lucky to be alive after a thunderstorm came through the town on September 10. The residents, who preferred that they not be named, told SWNS that lightning struck the chimney on the top of … Read more

Chris Rock, Diplo escape Burning Man after hitching ride in back of fan’s pickup truck

Chris Rock, Diplo escape Burning Man after hitching ride in back of fan’s pickup truck

Chris Rock and Diplo escaped the treacherous mud-filled Burning Man in the flooded Nevada desert festival Saturday with the help of a fan. The comedian, 57, and the 44-year-old DJ trekked through 6 miles of mud looking for someone to give them a ride as roughly 73,000 people were stuck at the festival due to … Read more

We got scammed trying to escape the Maui wildfires: ‘Never heard of this’

We got scammed trying to escape the Maui wildfires: ‘Never heard of this’

A California family claims they got scammed trying to escape the Maui wildfires, costing them $3,400 in airfare. Megan and Kevin Morgan were celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary on the island with their 8-month-old when they decided to cancel their celebratory dinner and return home to the Sacramento area — shortly before the devastating blaze … Read more

One thing to never do on a date — in case you need to escape

One thing to never do on a date — in case you need to escape

Planning a first date? Make sure you have an escape route. More than four in five Americans believe dinner dates are the hardest to get away from, especially if it isn’t going well. A survey examined the experiences of 2,000 actively dating Americans over the age of 21 and revealed that while more than half … Read more

‘Coolest’ NYC places for an escape from the summer heat wave

‘Coolest’ NYC places for an escape from the summer heat wave

The heat in New York City is no joke. This summer has set record-high temperatures, with the humid air soaring well above 90 degrees as the city pushes into its first official heat wave. In response to the extreme temperatures, New York City has opened 500 public cooling centers spread across the five boroughs and … Read more

Gen Z is dressing like mermaids to escape reality — ‘It makes me feel alive’

Gen Z is dressing like mermaids to escape reality — ‘It makes me feel alive’

Halle Bailey isn’t the only one making a splash. The 23-year-old stars in “The Little Mermaid,” out Friday. In the live-action Disney film, she dons the iridescent flippers you’d expect, and at the various premieres for the movie, she’s looked the part in shimmering pastel gowns with flared skirts and intricate details. Other young trendsetters … Read more

Why Tina Turner wanted to ‘just go away’ to escape fame

Why Tina Turner wanted to ‘just go away’ to escape fame

“What’s Love Got to Do With It” singer Tina Turner didn’t always feel the love from the world.  In fact, being constantly reminded by the public of the savage abuse she endured at the hands of her late ex-husband, Ike Turner, inspired the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll to spend her latter days out of … Read more

Many people would take a pay cut to escape allergy hell: poll

Many people would take a pay cut to escape allergy hell: poll

Nearly a third (31%) of people would take a pay cut for a year to be allergy-free, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with allergies discovered other favorite things people would be willing to part with for a year to be rid of their allergy symptoms, including cake (39%), chocolate (39%), video … Read more

Family’s desperate escape from Cyclone Gabrielle flood: ‘Don’t know if we’ll make it’

Family’s desperate escape from Cyclone Gabrielle flood: ‘Don’t know if we’ll make it’

Their car turned into a catamaran. A New Zealand mother is making waves online after filming herself driving through raging floodwaters with her family amid a cyclone. A video of the apocalyptic scene currently boasts 1 million views on TikTok. “I was only afraid for my kids,” Dayna Nuku told the New Zealand Herald of … Read more

I couldn’t escape this funky smell — it’s how I discovered my brain tumor

I couldn’t escape this funky smell — it’s how I discovered my brain tumor

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire — even if no one else smells it. A mysterious stench he couldn’t shake has led one man to discover a life-changing diagnosis. In Dec. 2020, Neil Danziger started feeling lightheaded and experiencing “phantom” smells that reminded him of matches or fireworks — which produce an indicative scent of sulfur. … Read more

‘House of Horrors’ survivor Jordan Turpin 5 years after daring escape: ‘I usually cry’

‘House of Horrors’ survivor Jordan Turpin 5 years after daring escape: ‘I usually cry’

“House of Horrors” survivor Jordan Turpin is still struggling to adjust to normal life five years after her daring escape from captivity. The 22-year-old — who spent her entire childhood imprisoned inside her California home alongside her 12 siblings — is laying bare the trauma she still carries in a heartbreaking new interview, revealing that … Read more

The childhood pain of finding Elvis dead that Lisa Marie Presley could never escape

The childhood pain of finding Elvis dead that Lisa Marie Presley could never escape

All the fame and money in the world could not save Elvis Presley’s daughter from a life of pain and anguish or from squandering much of her father’s $100 million fortune. The only child of the man known as The King died from cardiac arrest Thursday at age 54. Those who knew Lisa Marie paint … Read more

Women reveal why they’ve legally ditched the name Karen: ‘I can’t escape’

Women reveal why they’ve legally ditched the name Karen: ‘I can’t escape’

“Karen” is going extinct. This year, only one baby was named Karen in the entirety of the United Kingdom. Blame it, of course, on the once-popular name becoming a slur for a certain type of middle-aged white woman — one who is stereotypically brash, rude, racist and loves complaining to store or restaurant managers. Oh, … Read more