No matter how much dough you’ve got, everyone hates feeling like they’ve been nickel-and-dimed — the very rich, most of all. Maddeningly, most resorts haven’t noticed. A luxury stay should feel smooth as butter. Signing a chit every time you sneeze isn’t that. It makes you pause and reconsider that second bottle of Chablis by … Read more
Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more
Passengers aboard a cruise ship sailing from Texas to Mexico erupted in cheers after the crew rescued four people from a distressed, makeshift boat in the Gulf, the second such rescue involving a Caribbean cruise ship in just days, according to reports. The Regal Princess was en route from Galveston to Cozumel Feb. 23, when crew members responded to … Read more
Even as cartel carnage continues to cast a shadow, Californians’ favorite Mexican escape is turning up the heat on its tourism tax. A fee that has already pushed this vacation paradise out of “bargain” territory isn’t just sticking around — it’s skyrocketing. The government of Baja California Sur, which includes popular destinations like Los Cabos, … Read more
Following an operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” a revolt broke out in Mexico by cartel members — causing chaos across popular tourist areas in the country Sunday. The US State Department has issued shelter in place orders while airlines have canceled flights due to ongoing … Read more
Embattled actor Timothy Busfield was dropped by his talent agency on the same day that he appeared inside a New Mexico courtroom for the first time in his child sex abuse case. Innovative Artists, which is based in Los Angeles and New York, released the 68-year-old actor and director as a client as of Wednesday, … Read more
The exchange was spicier than the sauce. A restaurant customer in Tulum, Mexico, was spit-roasted by the saucy owner after leaving them a lukewarm review on Google — with the brass telling her to open her “own restaurant,” per a viral X post. “We will not be listening to you because we don’t cater your … Read more
Bad Bunny bounced right back up — eventually. The singer, 31, was dancing to his hit song “Efecto” during his concert in Mexico City on Wednesday night when he took a tumble. Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, stayed seated on the stage after falling as the crowd continued to sing-along. Bad Bunny … Read more
The all-inclusive pendulum is starting to swing. For years, rum-soaked, buffet-laden resorts were rightfully associated with high volume and low quality. Fortunately, several hospitality brands are refining the model and upping their game without jacking up the price. So, how do you spot an all-inclusive that doesn’t suck? Frequent traveler, father of two and financial … Read more
Matthew Stafford’s wife has found a great place to shake off Sunday’s stunning Week 13 Rams loss — sunny Mexico. Kelly Stafford shared on Instagram on Thursday that she’s been down in Cabo celebrating the 40th birthday of a friend, Jess Clausen, the spouse of former NFL quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Kelly Stafford flaunts her bikini … Read more
Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister hopping on the stem cell therapy bandwagon. The 28-year-old mom of two revealed that she recently underwent the procedure in the hopes of easing the “bad chronic back pain” that’s plagued her for three years, since giving birth to son Aire. “Nothing I tried seemed to help,” Kylie wrote … Read more
Parka-clad carolers singing that they won’t leave your stoop until you bring them some figgy pudding are nice. But have you ever been serenaded by a sombrero-sporting mariachi band performing a Latin-rooted remix of “Silent Night?” Guests staying over the holidays at Fairmont Mayakoba have. The property in Playa del Carmen is just one sought-after destination south … Read more
Raúl Rocha, president and part-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, is said to be facing serious criminal accusations in Mexico. Prosecutors reportedly claimed that Rocha is suspected of participating in a criminal network involved in trafficking drugs, weapons and stolen fuel along the Guatemala–Mexico border, per a report from the Mexican newspaper Reforma published Wednesday. … Read more
Fátima Bosch, who was berated by a beauty contest executive and led a walkout of supermodels, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday. The 25-year-old Miss Mexico was named the 74th winner of the prestigious pageant, beating out first runner-up Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh. Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines and the Ivory … Read more
If you’re the type who cheers when the weather turns chilly, and can’t wait to swap swim trunks for salopettes, there’s plenty of excitement on the way this winter with a raft of new ski happenings around the country. To unearth the best, we tapped a brain trust of ski-mad travel experts to call out … Read more
If the crown fits. Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil has been dismissed from this year’s pageant following his shocking confrontation with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch earlier this week. Raúl Rocha, the president of Miss Universe, announced the decision as well as several additional sanctions against Itsaragrisil, 60, in a subtitled video shared to social media. … Read more
Miss Universe pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil broke down crying after issuing an apology for the controversial exchange he shared with Miss Mexico earlier this week. “I am human. I didn’t want to do anything like that,” the Miss Universe Thailand director said through tears during a press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 5, per USA Today. The … Read more
Former Miss USA Noelia Voight reprimanded the Miss Universe Organization executive who called one beauty queen a “dummy” during a fiery exchange, forcing several contestants to walk out of the event. “I stand in full solidarity with Fátima Bosch, Viktoria Kjær Theilvig, and all of the incredible women who walked out yesterday in protest of … Read more
Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more
Fans were totally charmed by this moment. A social media user posted a video to TikTok of Regent’s Park in London. However, nature’s beauty wasn’t what caught their followers’ eyes. In the clip, Rose McGowan could be seen walking her dog. Rose McGowan was spotted in this TikTok video. Instagram/@ritafarhifinds Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs … Read more