Once reserved for the rich and famous, private jets are now the vehicle of choice for savvy travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly. The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered how people view public spaces, including commercial airports and airlines. It was a time for the private aviation industry to boom – and … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s private jet suffered a serious mechanical issue that forced him to make an emergency landing and pull the plug on his trip. The Hollywood actor, 52, was on a flight from Hawaii to Houston, Texas, for the opening of the United Football League’s second season when his $65 million Gulfstream G650 … 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
An abandoned Boeing 727 plane once owned by Pablo Escobar has been transformed into the world’s coolest Airbnb — and makes guests feel like billionaires. The private jet resides on an industrial estate in Bristol – and comes with a hot tub and sauna and can cost up to $1,055 per night. Originally built in … Read more
It really does bring the boom. A supersonic aircraft nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” neared Mach 1 — the speed of sound — in a successful test on Tuesday, that could lead to travelers flying between New York and London in just over 3½ hours. The single-seat XB-1, a 201-foot-long test model by American company … Read more
Gen Z is giving Grandma and Grandpa a run for their money. Many elderly Americans head south in search of warmer weather during the winter — and now Zoomers are following suit. The youngsters are putting their own twist on the phenomenon of snowbirding with “glowbirding,” a practice that sees them prioritize mental health and … Read more
Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
This hypersonic jet could get travelers from New York City to London in under an hour. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working on building a hypersonic jet, dubbed the Stargazer, that would travel about six times the speed of sound and reach much higher altitudes. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working … Read more
With summer travel in full swing, so too is the grog and fatigue of jet lag. Traveling across time zones disrupts our circadian rhythms, resulting in exhaustion, sleep woes, moodiness and digestive troubles. Why do the travel gods punish us so? Jet lag results from the disruption of our circadian rhythms. mojo_cp – stock.adobe.com Nearly … Read more
The wedding week of Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey is here. On Monday, Culpo posted photos of the couple jetting off to their wedding hat’s taking place this weekend in Rhode Island. “Let it begin,” she captioned the series of Instagram photos along with a bride emoji. Miss Universe 2012 and the 49ers star running … Read more
The animals are tame, but her stories are wild. In her new book “Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian,” animal doctor Amy Attas dishes on what she’s learned about the lives of New York’s wealthy and well-known by visiting their homes to care for their four-legged family members. Attas … Read more
A “plus-size” travel influencer claimed a Washington airport worker refused to push her in a wheelchair up the jet bridge because of her size, which left her gasping for air when she was forced to walk off the plane. Jae’lynn Chaney revealed that she requested “wheelchair assistance” during her trip to Sea-Tac International Airport in … Read more
Time for some well-deserved royal R&R! King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen boarding a jet as they headed off to their Scottish estate for a private getaway. The royals, who this week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highlands retreat … Read more
Diddy has seemingly disappeared — and so has his jet. Around the same time as a raid on his houses in Cailfornia and Florida on Monday, the rapper and record company mogul was spotted frantically talking on his phone at Opa Locka Airport in Miami. It has since emerged one of Diddy’s employees, Brendon Paul, … Read more
It was a poor man’s private jet. Commercial travel doesn’t always have to mean being crammed into a packed aircraft like sardines. A lucky UK couple became the envy of flyers everywhere after having a whole flight to themselves — essentially allowing them to enjoy the “private jet” experience for an economy price. While their … Read more
Her love language is dollar signs. Karolina Geits, who made headlines last year for strutting around Soho with a sign that read “Looking for a husband,” still hasn’t found her Mr. Right – but it doesn’t hurt that she’s gotten random men to gift her designer goods and luxury experiences during her hubby hunt. On … Read more
Five-Hour Energy Drink Founder Manoj Bhargava has not wasted any time trying to get the most out of some of Sports Illustrated’s most prized assets. Months after he signed a deal to buy SI publisher Arena Group, which still has not closed, he met the 2024 swimsuit models at an SI event. Billionaire Bhargava then … Read more
Grammy-winning singer Karol G broke her silence Friday after smoke filled the cockpit of her private jet and was forced to abruptly land in Los Angeles. “Thanks to all who have shown concern and who have sent messages,” the 33-year-old singer wrote in Spanish to her Instagram story. “My family, my team, and I are … Read more
Taylor Swift is on her way to Super Bowl 2024 as she tries to complete a wild travel day to ensure she can watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce play in Las Vegas. The 14-time Grammy winner raced to her jet at Haneda Airport after finishing her Eras Tour concert on Saturday night in Tokoyo, according … Read more
Will she make it? Taylor Swift’s last song was still ringing in the ears of thousands of fans at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night when the singer rushed to a private jet at Haneda airport, presumably embarking on an intensely scrutinized journey to see her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, play in the Super … Read more