Which US state is ‘America’s food poisoning capital’ — and how the other 49 rank for risk

Which US state is ‘America’s food poisoning capital’ — and how the other 49 rank for risk

Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more

Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026 is the new 2016.” Sixty-one … Read more

Vacation from hell: Family of 4 suffers through $4K trip plagued by ‘violent’ food poisoning, moldy hotel and feces-smeared bathroom

Vacation from hell: Family of 4 suffers through K trip plagued by ‘violent’ food poisoning, moldy hotel and feces-smeared bathroom

A family said their vacation became a nightmare when they arrived and found out their hotel was a construction site. Scott Edward, 36, was set to go on a sunny family vacation with his wife Katie and children Freddy and Alexandra — but the trip turned traumatic, complete with food poisoning and electric shock. “No … Read more

Throngs of tourists overrun Italian hot spots as high vacation season kicks off

Throngs of tourists overrun Italian hot spots as high vacation season kicks off

The dream of chic Italian travel is basically crowd control at this point. Summer has barely begun, and already mobs of eager tourists pack shoulder to shoulder, squeezing through narrow streets in Positano, crowding train platforms in Cinque Terre with large backpacks, and congregating aimlessly around fountains in Rome, in what some critics have referred … Read more

45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more

Many can’t afford summer vacation due to increasing travel costs: survey

Many can’t afford summer vacation due to increasing travel costs: survey

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

Tourist fighting for life in Bali after suffering multiple brain-related injuries

Tourist fighting for life in Bali after suffering multiple brain-related injuries

An Australian tourist has been left fighting for life after suffering a catastrophic accident while on a dream holiday in Bali. Brisbane woman Luca Loveday had been excited to spend some time on the Indonesian holiday island with her best friend, enjoying some much-needed relaxation and sunshine. The 29-year-old was just a few days into … Read more

Global fuel shortage could hike up the cost of your vacation — even after booking

Global fuel shortage could hike up the cost of your vacation — even after booking

Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and surging fuel costs, your vacation could increase in price even after you’ve paid or be canceled outright. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on Feb. 28. Fuel routes have also been disrupted, and airlines and cruise ships alike are adapting by increasing prices, … Read more

Why Americans are spending less on travel this year: survey

Why Americans are spending less on travel this year: survey

Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last year, according to new research. The online survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found that rising costs are reshaping travel habits, with budgets down an average of 23% compared to … Read more

How much ‘alone time’ do you actually need when vacationing with people?

How much ‘alone time’ do you actually need when vacationing with people?

Nearly three-quarters of Americans claim to be “the perfect roommate” on vacation (73%), according to new research on “vacation compatibility.” Conducted by Talker Research for Club Wyndham, the survey of 2,000 people found that even the most compatible travelers say they still need time and space to themselves. The average respondent wants two hours a … Read more

Travel curious? Two-thirds of Americans love trips for discovery and learning

Travel curious? Two-thirds of Americans love trips for discovery and learning

Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%), according to new research. Conducted by Talker Research for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, a survey of 2,000 Americans explored how people are maintaining their zest for life and found that 70% are interested in being adventurous, and even more keep things exciting … Read more

Ultra-luxe Yosemite glamping experience just launched — but space is limited and stays start at $370 a night

Ultra-luxe Yosemite glamping experience just launched — but space is limited and stays start at 0 a night

Roughing it just got a serious upgrade. Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has opened a new glamping retreat near Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience the great outdoors without giving up modern comforts — at a price that can climb as high as $650 per night. The newly launched Under Canvas Yosemite … Read more

The hidden danger facing airline passengers as travelers in the US get older, study warns

The hidden danger facing airline passengers as travelers in the US get older, study warns

Brace for delay! A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency evacuation mandate. Over the last few decades, the average life expectancy within the United … Read more

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole tops summer travel spot with short-term rental properties

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole tops summer travel spot with short-term rental properties

Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise. New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com … Read more

Cruise passengers complained about a cabin problem — now ships are making a big change

Cruise passengers complained about a cabin problem — now ships are making a big change

Royal Caribbean ships have found a way to address one of the most common passenger complaints about connecting rooms on cruises. Two of the company’s vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported. Guests are able to close off the outer … Read more

High-demand: Popular psychedelic retreats and trendy trips skyrocket

High-demand: Popular psychedelic retreats and trendy trips skyrocket

Wellness retreats featuring spa treatments and yoga classes have long attracted travelers.  But now a new trend is emerging: psychedelic retreats. These retreats are often structured travel experiences in which participants use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, or other plant-based medicines. Hadas Alterman, a psychedelic medicine attorney in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital she’s seen … Read more

The average American has enjoyed three ‘vacations of a lifetime’: survey

The average American has enjoyed three ‘vacations of a lifetime’: survey

Previously considered something taken once in everyone’s life, Americans are finding new ways to make travel a priority, with 37 percent believing bucket list trips are more achievable than 10 years ago. The poll of 2,000 adults found that exceptional food and drink offerings (36 percent) were the top criteria for millennials when discovering a … Read more

The Best Kept Secret in Paris Luxury: Chic Stays and local charm in the 17th arrondissement

The Best Kept Secret in Paris Luxury: Chic Stays and local charm in the 17th arrondissement

A dreamy view of the Eiffel Tower from La Fondation’s rooftop bar at dusk, over cocktails by the firepit Romain Ricard If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to take a deep dive into a local neighborhood far from the tourist crowds, consider the tony 17th arrondissement, in the northwest part of the city. … Read more

Aussie travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea, with half spending time in certain global hotspot

Aussie travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea, with half spending time in certain global hotspot

Travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea at alarming rates, prompting calls to embed sexual health advice into all stages of the Australian travel pathway. New The University of Queensland research points to unprecedented levels of international travel sparking heightened sexually transmitted infection cases. The researchers point to the natural growing trend of more people in the … Read more