A traveler said she received an unexpected request from a hotel after booking a room through Expedia. After finding a special deal on the travel site and receiving confirmation of the purchase, the woman received a message from the hotel, she wrote on the sub-thread r/travel. The woman said hotel officials requested that she cancel … Read more
There’s no place like home — except maybe a cozy bed when you’re on vacation. A whopping 66.7% of Americans say they sleep better when they’re in a hotel, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which may be part of why sleep tourism is on the rise. “We travel to be inspired, but I wager, … Read more
Retro drive-in motels are catnip for property investors and would-be hoteliers. It’s no secret why: You can do them up on the cheap. Step 1: Fill with mass-produced, mid-century-style furniture. Step 2: Add some quirky-cute, retro-coded decor to the rooms (check out that record player!). Step 3: Craft a cocktail bar (extra points if it’s … Read more
Cue the collective groan, missed flights, and accidental sexts to the family group chat — Mercury retrograde is upon us. Astrology devotees believe that Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, governs communication, technology and travel. When the planet retrogrades, as it does three to four times per year, those realms are disrupted. And the first Mercury … Read more
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
They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day — and there’s no better place to embrace the Celtic spirit than on the Emerald Isle itself. While the tradition of the St. Paddy’s parade actually began in North America when immigrants gathered to honor their homeland, Ireland now boasts its own extravagant celebrations, including Dublin’s epic three-day festival, … Read more
With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, the city is more glamorous than ever. The world’s top influencers, celebrities, models, magazine folk and executives have converged on the capital, and they’re sleeping in the best hotels, scoring hard-to-get restaurant reservations and checking out must-see museums. Want to travel like a fashionista? Here’s a look at … Read more
New York’s most lavish, tantalizingly secretive dinner-and-a-movie date is nearly impossible to book — and costs five times more than Regal, AMC or Loews. On a recent evening, 66 in-the-know cinephiles snuck down to a Parisian Art Deco theater hidden on the cellar level of Tribeca’s top five-star hotel for what was certainly the city’s … Read more
Gratuities are becoming gratuitous. Begging for tips has now become commonplace behavior, from coffee shops to fast food restaurants — even airlines and amusement parks. And while slipping a few bills to a hotel clerk to get better treatment is a timeworn tradition, some guests are reporting a troublesome new trend at luxury properties — where appeals … Read more
NYC hotel rooms won’t be quite so small anymore. As of Jan. 1, Albany has banned single-use plastic bottles for soaps, shampoos and other toiletry products that are under 12 ounces — in an attempt to decrease plastic waste. Any accommodation with 50 or more rooms — anywhere in New York State — is subject to … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and then raped three men at two Manhattan hotels and at his Hamptons estate as recently as 2022, according to a trio of new lawsuits filed in New York on Thursday. One of the men recalled during his drugged haze that once Combs was finished raping him, he then handed him … Read more
And you thought your vacation horror story was bad. The “world’s unluckiest traveler” has been named in a new contest of calamities — put on by a travel insurance provider. The most sordid saga — involving skydiving and a friend being hauled out in a bodybag (but not necessarily in that order) — turns out to … Read more
Prices are ready for take off. The Points Guy recently revealed its travel trends report for 2025 — and it’s not looking good for your wallet. The Points Guy recently revealed its travel trends report for 2025 — and this is why your next trip is about to be more expensive. Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / … Read more
In the summertime, Long Island’s East End is overly full, frenetic, often formidable. The traffic on the expressway backs up for miles. The restaurants are rife with expectant egos, and good luck finding parking near the beach. “I remember growing up out there and it was dead in the winter. But now it’s almost like … Read more
Whether you’re looking for your roots in Italy, or just soaking it up for the ‘Gram, take a tip: Trade in your big international chain hotel for something family-run. After all, Italy is about authenticity: real food, ritzy-rustic accommodations and stunning scenery. Better still, many of the nation’s best family-run hotels make booking a breeze. … Read more
As the glitterati descend on Miami for Art Week, a raft of luxe hotels have glammed up to serve their eclectic tastes. Here are a few of our new — and updated — favorites. Rooms at the Moore Miami start from $800. The Moore Miami Kudos to Dallas developer Brady Wood for reinventing the concept … Read more
Saks Fifth Avenue may have gone dark on its traditional lavish holiday light show this year, but these Manhattan hotels have gone into sparkle overdrive to brighten the festive season. By mid-November, the spectacular Christmas tree and holiday wreaths were fully installed at the Park Terrace Hotel (18 W. 40th St.) and toasted with champagne. … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. After the whirlwind of Black Friday, which offered shoppers a chance to score massive discounts on a wide range of products, Travel Tuesday provides a perfect opportunity to continue the savings spree. This … Read more
Ah, the glamour of travel. An accomplished globetrotter known for her takes on glam destinations had fans doing double takes with the reveal that one of her favorite meals in any country is one she makes in her hotel room. Samantha Brown, host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love on PBS, made the humble admission … Read more
Check in and check it out. The world’s best luxury hotel brands of 2024 have been named — according to the elite travel advisers at LTI — Luxury Travel Intelligence. And for the second year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental hotels were awarded first place. Mandarin Oriental takes the top spot for a second … Read more