Forget sightseeing and exploring new places: Two in five dog owners said the best part of a trip is coming home — to see their pup. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 dog owners, which revealed 42% said coming home to their dog can be the part of their trip they enjoy the … Read more
Struggling Americans are doing whatever it takes to fund their much-needed summer vacations — taking up surprising side-hustles like selling pictures of their feet to faceless fetishists online, or even starving themselves. That’s according to a steamy new summer travel poll from KAYAK, — which showed that 1 in 20 U.S. adults admit they’re resorting to … Read more
Guests are getting more flexibility with Airbnb’s new cancellation policies. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the standard cancellation policies for stays less than 28 nights will allow guests to cancel up to 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed for a full refund, as long as the reservation was confirmed at least seven days before check-in. … Read more
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government has been steadily expanding visa-free entry in a bid to boost tourism, the economy, and its … Read more
Zaha Hadid’s last hotel project is one for the ages. Romeo Roma, a spectacular new five-star property in Rome’s historic center, is built inside a 16th-century landmarked palazzo. The innovative interiors span eras: Original Renaissance frescoes in five “noble-level” suites are juxtaposed with the late British-Iraqi architect’s futuristic forms while an ancient marble bust of … Read more
A man on TikTok has gone viral for claiming that he received a two-star review by guests online because his rental home was deemed not “weight accessible.” In a video that garnered over 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments, the host shared the grievances his guests supposedly communicated to him after their stay. “I guess they were … Read more
There’s going to be a real tournami. The American Automobile Association predicts that a record number of Americans will travel across the country over the July 4th holiday week from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. During that period, 72.2 million people will reportedly journey at least 50 miles from home — an increase … Read more
Before there was Michael Pollan and his “intentional eating” MasterClass, before there was “intermittent fasting” and the Wim Hof Method, there was Franz Xaver Mayr, the early-20th-century Austrian physician. His revolutionary Mayr Method was grounded in the belief that the secret to health and beauty starts in the gut. His cult-like following led to the … Read more
There’s summer in the Hamptons — and then there’s summer at Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Spa & Resort, where sun-drenched sophistication meets peak scene-stealing glam. Set on a dramatic bluff with panoramic Atlantic views, this East End icon doesn’t just offer luxury, it guarantees a spot at the most coveted beach party around. And this year, … Read more
With summer travel approaching, officials are issuing a security alert to Americans who are using dating apps in certain areas of Mexico, warning travelers to use caution due to a rise in kidnappings linked to the apps. On Monday, the U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico shared a security alert after confirming “several reports of U.S. … Read more
As Americans begin to embark on their summer vacations, a new travel trend has people seeking “quaint” destinations. Priceline released its annual travel trends report for 2025 — and one trend, “townsizing,” is giving some under-the-radar destinations the limelight. “Americans are seeking simplicity and will travel to find it,” the press release notes. People are opting … Read more
On a brisk autumn afternoon, immersed in a 100-degree pool at Italy’s Verdura Resort, I admired the lush Sicilian landscape as seawater-filled jets eased my muscles, tightened from long days of travel. I felt I could easily get used to it, and experts on thalassotherapy, a broad category of treatments using seawater, say we all … Read more
Most parents of toddlers are simply trying to get through the day. This single mom? She’s booking flights. Despite working just 16 hours a week, the mom of three boys says she still manages to squeeze in multiple holidays a year. The UK mom also claims she receives no government payments, except for a Child Benefits payment. She’s … Read more
Nearly a third of Americans have traveled somewhere just for the food, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 22% have crossed state lines to get their hands on a certain food or snack, while another 10% have gone as far as another country to satisfy their cravings. An additional … Read more
Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it’s set to break a holiday travel record, it’s not too late to book an affordable trip. Ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they’ve got it down to the exact hour. … Read more
Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off the start of summer travel. From Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, domestic travel is expected to see an increase of 1.4 … Read more
Prices are cooling for hot summer getaways. The cost of plane tickets is dropping due to softening demand, with some prices plunging almost 25% when compared to the same last year. A new report from travel site Kayak found the average cost of a ticket to Sydney, Australia has tumbled 23%. The average airfare to … Read more
It was too good to be true. Nothing is worse than being excited for a trip, arriving and then discovering that the pictures of where you planned to stay were nicer than the real thing. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to a model and her friend. Pilar Sarrión booked what she thought was a luxury … Read more
Some people leave Mexico exhausted from partying — I was exhausted from good health. Over four days last month, I met with two functional medicine doctors, two nurses, an osteopath and a nutritionist. I had my blood, body composition and cognitive abilities tested. I was cold plunged, wrapped in seaweed, zapped with electromagnetic waves and spritzed … Read more
Pearched on a cliff overlooking the glistening Gulf of Papagayo on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast sits the new Nekajui (pronounced NEK-ah-wee), a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. When it debuted two months ago, this “rare estate set apart from the world” became the eighth Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the globe, as well as the hotel group’s first … Read more