One of the world’s newest ultra-luxury hotels is facing a public relations nightmare just days after opening, after allegedly canceling a prominent travel YouTuber’s $6,000-a-night reservation at the last minute, refusing to let him speak to management and calling the police when he showed up to check in. Ryan Walker, who has over 135,000 YouTube … Read more
Forget the Dutton ranch. Years before starring as the matriarch of “The Madison,” Michelle Pfeiffer ruled over a very different landscape— and now, you can rent it for yourself. The Hollywood superstar and her equally awards-laden husband, David E. Kelley, built a hideaway for themselves surrounded by Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, before making the rugged lodge their… … Read more
Sweltering Miami might not seem like the obvious choice of a vacation destination for a woman battling hot flashes. But menopausal women on the hunt for some relief from the deeply unglamorous chaos of midlife hormones are now willing to pack their roller bags — yes, even for a trip to Florida — to get some … Read more
Two California hotels –– Appellation Healdsburg and Rosewood Miramar Beach –– have claimed the top spots as the best resorts in America. Appellation Healdsburg, launched less than a year ago in Sonoma County, was ranked No. 1 resort in the US in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, followed by the 5-star oceanfront resort, Rosewood Miramar … Read more
For less than $500 a night, visitors can check into a luxury hotel readers just crowned the best resort in America. Appellation Healdsburg, a retreat tucked among Sonoma County’s vineyards, has been named the No. 1 resort in the continental U.S. and the best resort in California in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards. … Read more
Las Vegas was once a playground for everyday travelers. Now, many visitors are finding the price of admission harder to justify as the city leans harder into luxury hotels, celebrity-chef restaurants, stadium weekends and costly events, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. For budget-minded travelers, the new Vegas can feel like a city of upcharges. A … Read more
This summer, Americans from sea to shining sea (and everywhere in between) are embracing our nation’s history. And if you’re searching for a stay in the heart of America the Beautiful, look no further than a truly old-school inn. From major political milestones to pop culture moments, hotels have seen it all, and the National … Read more
Summer is peaking, and the sundrenched affluence of the Hamptons is calling. In the past 75 years, the succession of coastal hamlets and villages on the eastern end of Long Island has transitioned from a charming artists’ enclave to a Riviera for the rich, with high-end accommodations to match. It’s become a who’s who summer … Read more
With travelers tightening their belts due to the upward spiral in airfares, the rise in multi-generational vacations is set to spike even further. After all, who better to foot the holiday bill than the grandparents? Finding a destination that appeals to a group with ages from seven to 70 can be a challenge, but resorts … Read more
Soccer fans, get your wallets out. The long-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off last Thursday and is expected to attract approximately 6.5 million visitors from around the United States, is hosting 48 teams with matches being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. While most are shell-shocked over the sky-high prices of … Read more
He made one tall order — and it got him thrown out. A Knicks fan is crying foul after he booked a penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton for Game 4 of the NBA Finals — but was allegedly kicked out of the $20,000 hotel room because of a demand from San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama. … Read more
Vacationers seeking swanky peace would be wise to look to the far east. With summertime escapes ranking high on the priority list for most work-worn folks, Tripadvisor’s new “World’s Top 10 Hotels of 2026” ranking reveals the best, most serene accommodations for travelers hoping to take a luxe load off. Meanwhile, 37% of US residents … Read more
New York City’s luxury proprietors have come up with some jaw-dropping options for people who really want to splash out on the World Cup. A special booking for six people for six days at the posh Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side comes with a penthouse suite, access to a private roof – and … Read more
Perched on Star Island Road, at the far eastern end of Long Island, sits the iconic Montauk Yacht Club. The 106-room hotel — which originally opened in 1929 and counted Astors, Whitneys and Vanderbilts as members — has always had a lot to offer: a private beach with stand-up paddleboards, two outdoor pools (one for … Read more
No trip to Japan is complete without a stay in Kyoto, Nippon’s niftiest nexus of sacred sites. But drawing millions of visitors each year has also made Kyoto an emblem of overtourism. During cherry blossom high season, the competition for a top hotel reservation can be fierce. That’s why you should ditch the beaten-path brands … Read more
Fancy a $2.5 million game of paintball? That’s what two dozen guys paid for a trip to Utah to turbocharge their annual buddy trip. The group arrived to meet eight Navy SEALs in the desert, who schooled them in special ops techniques for a day before the main event. That contest required those guys to … Read more
How many Greek islands are there? Actually, no one can agree. Depending on what you qualify as an island (as opposed to a rock) there’s up to 6,000, with 227 of them inhabited. Scattered within the Aegean, Mediterranean and Ionian seas, essentially there’s a Greek isle for everyone, from off the grid (Gavdos) to large … Read more
Brooklyn is getting a taste of the luxury summer brand activations typically reserved for the Hamptons or South of France. Sephora Summer Club is launching its first-ever poolside activation, which runs from Friday, May 22, to Labor Day, Sept. 7, blending beauty, hospitality and wellness into an immersive seasonal experience. The first-ever Sephora Summer Club … Read more
Until Japan’s capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, the country’s emperors ruled from Kyoto’s Imperial Palace for 11 centuries. During that millennium, the city flowered with dozens of shrines, temples and castles built in a rhapsodic variety of East Asian vernaculars: some meditative and simple, some with towering Chinese-style pagodas, others wrapped in gold. … Read more
Don’t let the shin guard and cleats mafia scare you into believing soccer is everything. FIFA may’ve gifted our president a Peace Prize before it takes over our entire shared continent for this year’s World Cup (11 cities in the US alone!). But if we’re being honest, America will always prefer sports that are pro-hand. … Read more