Cruise ship insider reveals simple booking trick for scoring a better cabin

Cruise ship insider reveals simple booking trick for scoring a better cabin

A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Holiday regression’ is real: How adults wallow in childhood anxieties again when they head home to see family

Exclusive | ‘Holiday regression’ is real: How adults wallow in childhood anxieties again when they head home to see family

There’s no place like home for the holidays — or the natural slide back into adolescent feelings and behaviors that often accompany being back with family during Christmastime. Coined by some mental health professionals as “holiday regression,” the tendency to revert to old dynamics, habits and especially anxieties during familial festivities can be an annoying … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Holiday’ IRL: How a New Yorker and Londoner swapped apartments, and lives, for a 2-week ‘magical’ adventure

Exclusive | ‘The Holiday’ IRL: How a New Yorker and Londoner swapped apartments, and lives, for a 2-week ‘magical’ adventure

Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City  — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more

Two small US cities named among world’s top Christmas destinations — almost beating out NYC

Two small US cities named among world’s top Christmas destinations — almost beating out NYC

‘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

Avoid these three travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips — and can get you in trouble

Avoid these three travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips — and can get you in trouble

It’s not always winter storms or airline mishaps that disrupt holiday flights — sometimes, it’s the passengers themselves. With millions of Americans preparing to fly to see family or friends for the holidays, a former flight attendant is warning travelers not to commit common mistakes that can turn Christmas air travel into complete chaos — or make … Read more

Who you are on vacation determines your travel persona: survey

Who you are on vacation determines your travel persona: survey

Do you know what kind of traveler you are? Chances are, you fit into just one of five major travel personas, according to a new study. The new poll of 2,000 U.S. travelers identified that most people assume a travel persona when taking trips, all based on what they like to do on vacation. Commissioned … Read more

US warns tourists of ‘active hostilities,’ ‘unpredictable security situation’ at this popular holiday destination

US warns tourists of ‘active hostilities,’ ‘unpredictable security situation’ at this popular holiday destination

As tensions increase between Thailand and Cambodia, the United States government is warning Americans about traveling to the border area of the two countries.  The U.S. Embassy in Thailand issued a security alert to American tourists Dec. 16, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” at the popular Asian destination.  “U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 … Read more

Americans spent over $2K for traveling alone this year, new survey shows

Americans spent over K for traveling alone this year, new survey shows

In 2025, the average American traveler spent $2,261 on travel and visited three new places. And 2026 is set to be an even bigger travel year with beach getaways and road trips leading the charge. A new survey of 2,000 Americans who travel frequently asked respondents to reflect on their travel experiences. The survey found … Read more

Medical expert reveals best seat on a plane to avoid getting sick

Medical expert reveals best seat on a plane to avoid getting sick

Americans nationwide are getting ready to travel for the Christmas and holiday season, with many flying to see friends and loved ones. A record 3.1 million travelers were screened by the TSA on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend — and even more are expected over Christmas. But with crowded airports and packed planes, it’s easy for illness to … Read more

Exclusive | Treat yourself! ‘Perfect’ private jet flights for the masses take off — leather seats and no TSA checkpoints for as little as $149

Exclusive | Treat yourself! ‘Perfect’ private jet flights for the masses take off — leather seats and no TSA checkpoints for as little as 9

The last time Daniel Dana had to travel from New York to Miami, he opted to skip the usual time-sucking stress of the major airports and Uber-ed over to Teterboro instead — ambling into a dedicated terminal very shortly before his flight was scheduled to depart. Dana, 25, isn’t some newly-minted mogul — the young content creator … Read more

Pack light, save heavy: Travel Tuesday hotel deals are ready to book

Pack light, save heavy: Travel Tuesday hotel deals are ready to book

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Today is the savviest day of the year to lock in (Travel Tuesday!) hotel stays, and 2025 is the clearest proof I’ve seen yet — and I’ve been reporting on travel … Read more

Travel Tuesday has the best flight deals (and more!) that we’ve seen all year

Travel Tuesday has the best flight deals (and more!) that we’ve seen all year

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Travel Tuesday: the annual mid-week phenomenon where flight prices plummet, cruise perks spike, and travelers everywhere ask the same question: is Travel Tuesday a real thing? Yes — Travel Tuesday … Read more

Don’t miss the lift: Epic Pass deals are dropping in fast for Travel Tuesday

Don’t miss the lift: Epic Pass deals are dropping in fast for Travel Tuesday

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s officially that time of year when we start asking ourselves the really important questions: Do I actually like winter… or do I just like ski season? Thankfully, Epic Pass … Read more

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here’s how to prepare for the busiest transit day of 2025

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here’s how to prepare for the busiest transit day of 2025

Frantic Thanksgiving travelers should give each other some grace. As is tradition, millions of Americans will cross many a state line to be with loved ones over Thanksgiving weekend — which means the same hoards of holidaymakers will return from whence they came on what has been called the busiest travel day of the year. … Read more

Is a long road trip worth it to see family this holiday season?

Is a long road trip worth it to see family this holiday season?

Over half of Americans (57%) love the sense of adventure that a road trip offers, which is good news as drivers are set to spend 13 hours behind the wheel this holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers found that while the average respondent will rack up nearly two working … Read more

The most dangerous US states for solo travelers revealed

The most dangerous US states for solo travelers revealed

Solo travel is the world’s hottest tourist trend, fuelled by youngsters seeking independence and flexibility amid a remote work boom. A staggering 76% of millennials and Zoomers plan to take trips on their own in the next 12 months, with the solo travel market now valued at more than $500 billion per year, according to … Read more

This US city was named one of the happiest vacation destinations in the world, according to science

This US city was named one of the happiest vacation destinations in the world, according to science

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

Groom gets married via iPad after travel disaster prevents him from attending wedding: ‘It was really difficult’

Groom gets married via iPad after travel disaster prevents him from attending wedding: ‘It was really difficult’

A groom stranded from his own wedding still appeared and wed via iPad – and was even photoshopped into the official pictures later. Ross Evans and Drew Hoffman saw plans for their $47K (£35K) big day left in turmoil when Drew’s visa delays saw him stuck in the USA. They realized unexpected red tape would … Read more

Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation, new survey reveals

Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation, new survey reveals

One in three Americans is embracing “repeat traveling,” preferring to return to the same vacation destination year after year. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers delved into vacation habits and found a surprising trend: many Americans are opting for the comfort of familiarity over the excitement of new destinations. Thirty percent of respondents return … Read more

Major cruise line cancels visits to private port due to kidnappings and safety concerns

Major cruise line cancels visits to private port due to kidnappings and safety concerns

Royal Caribbean Cruises has canceled scheduled visits to a private port in Haiti until next spring. The cruise line has a stop in Labadee, which is located on the northern coast. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital that “out of an abundance of caution, we have paused our upcoming visits through April 2026.” The spokesperson added, “We are communicating with our … Read more