Airbnb says it is on travelers’ side when it comes to guests being given a list of chores to do on check out. A major issue travelers have with the popular accommodation booking platform is requests from hosts you just wouldn’t get when opting to stay in a hotel. One tweet from an engineering director … Read more
Four-eyes-friendly vacation? A new poll has revealed that half of bespectacled Americans missed out on at least one activity from their vacation because they wear glasses or contacts. The survey of 2,000 Americans who wear glasses or contacts and travel found that they missed out on activities while traveling including watersports (24%), physical activities (13%) … Read more
Don’t try to wing Thanksgiving air travel. Travel company the Vacationer sampled hundreds of flights across the US to determine the best and worst days to travel for the holiday this year. The report found that the worst days to get around that week are Nov. 22 and Nov. 26. The best days to depart … Read more
There is an indelible memory I have that comes to me at least once a month. I am lying on a bench staring up through the square-framed sky inside James Turrell’s interactive artwork, “Skyspace Amarta,” watching the sky change slide by slide as the colors inside the cube I am lying in subtly shift, as … Read more
Things got a little para-dicey on this family’s vacation. In March, Neil Bray, 42, decided that he wanted to take his family of six to Spain for their first vacation in 11 years — booking a four-bedroom villa for his wife and children. But when they rolled up to the property they’d booked for a … Read more
It really is a suite life for this baby. At just 11 months old, Atlas Montgomery has seen more of the world than most will see in a lifetime — as he’s already visited 23 countries with his parents Becs Lewis, 29, and Will Montgomery, 31. “It never occurred to me that you could travel … Read more
The lighter the bag, the heavier the wallet. It’s easy to feel ripped off by the cost of air travel, but users are divided over one frequent flyer’s money-saving hack. Californian-based musical group Bed Sweater uploaded a clip on TikTok last week to share their trick, showing a man clandestinely using his foot to prop up the … Read more
Layla has been divorced from her ex, Peter, for several years. Together, they share two sons, Jackson, 14, and Alexander, seven. Sharing custody, Jackson spends most of his time with his dad, whereas Alexander lives with his mom. Since divorcing, Peter remarried another woman, much to Layla’s chagrin. Mom accuses ex-husband of “brainwashing” their kids “[Peter and I] are … Read more
Two Australians traveling through Europe who wanted to try out a hostel for the first time have revealed the “disgusting” experience that ensured they would never do it again. Liv Hull and Demi Rutter shared their “hostel icks” on TikTok – including naked roommates, flooding showers, and sagging beds. The women from Sydney said it … Read more
Ana Navarro fans have reminded the star to be respectful of other cultures — after complaining that she had to remove her shoes while visiting a holy space in Turkey. “The View” host, 51, and her husband Al Cárdenas, 75, were exploring Istanbul on Wednesday, where the TV personality shared photos of herself inside a mosque … 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
A couple has a new leash on life after quitting their 9-to-5 jobs to travel the world for free as house and pet sitters. Jori, 23, and her partner, Austin, 27, started a blog called Nomads and PawPads where they share stories about their globe-trotting lifestyle and offer tips for those looking to do the … Read more
They certainly weren’t insecting this on their vacation. A mom from England claimed that her family was forced to flee their nearly $9,000 all-inclusive, 10-day vacation to Spain after their resort was “infested” with “thousands” of cockroaches and ants. Hayley Perry, 39, booked a stay at the Beatriz Playa and Spa Hotel in Lanzarote for … Read more
Not keen to spend valuable holiday hours in the waiting room of the ship’s medical center on your next cruise? There are things you can do to prevent sickness on the high seas, in fact, it’s easy to stay healthy if you take a few simple precautions … NEVER TAKE THE ELEVATOR Sometimes it’s the … Read more
If you’re planning on taking a trip overseas, it may be time to start saving — the average international trip costs nearly $5,000, according to new research; but that’s not stopping travelers. A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel internationally looked at their travel habits and found that despite the cost, the average respondent has … Read more
The average American sets their vacation budget limit at $2,743, a new survey reveals. Interestingly, 16% won’t even spend over $1,000 on a vacation, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans who travel. Whatever the budget, American travelers are determined to go on some sort of vacation this year. Almost half (48%) would rather take … Read more
A man on Reddit revealed how he refreshed and renewed himself in a VIP lounge during a long airport layover — but now he’s taking heat because he left his friends in the dust. And they’re seething mad. “I’m traveling with five friends now,” wrote the individual on the subreddit known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”) … Read more
James and Oliver Phelps, best known as the fan-favorite mischievous Weasley twins from the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, set off on a different sort of adventure in on “Fantastic Friends.” The CW series, premiering July 18 (9 p.m.), follows the brothers as they embark on expeditions with their famous pals — zip-lining in Saint Lucia … Read more
There’s a new packing hack that’s sweeping TikTok — and if you have kids, you may want to listen up. Some moms are using hanging, over-the-door shoe organizers to pack their children’s clothes for a vacation, and many are gushing over its amazing practicality. One creator, Jade O’Neal, shared the hack in a video last … Read more
An Australian university student who plunged nearly 20 feet from a balcony while on a European trip, is now stranded overseas after sustaining life-threatening injuries from the fall. Sydney man Jacob Konaraki was selected by his university to go on an overseas excursion to Greece for an archaeology dig. After the experience concluded, he decided … Read more