There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more
The postcard images of Bora Bora’s crystalline turquoise waters and thatched-roofed over-water bungalows come to life at The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa. Following its significant renovation and rebrand, the property has emerged as a stylishly understated and thoroughly contemporary antidote to the island’s more traditional resorts. Set on a pristine motu or islet with … Read more
A Sydney mother has hit back after being asked to remove herself from a baby pool at a council leisure center due to the fact she was breastfeeding. Yolanda Shipley’s six-year-old daughter begged to go to the pool for her birthday and so the 32-year-old took her family to Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Gardens. “I … Read more
Get ’em while it’s hot. August’s not only here, but half over — its swift march toward September whittling down the number of days left to enjoy NYC’s great outdoors in (fingers crossed!) equally great weather. While al fresco activities in Gotham may bring to mind casual strolls in Central Park or catching the summer sun’s … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
A groom who deliberately dropped his bride into a pool on their wedding day has exposed a worrying new trend that experts warn can be extremely damaging to relationships. The alarming act was captured by wedding photographer Emad Joe, who lives and works in Egypt, after he attempted to create a special wedding shot for … Read more
Soak up the fun! There are many ways kids can have a blast this summer — swimming, playing in the park, fishing and going to the beach are just a few. Unfortunately, summer is also prime time for child injuries and illnesses. Here are six important precautions for keeping kids safe, including one thing I … 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
What seemed like a fun day in the sun turned life-threatening for one New Jersey family. Although this terrifying incident happened to Adam Lisberg and his two young daughters a few years ago — it’s still relevant today, even more so with summer right around the corner. A popular swimsuit among many young girls — … Read more
Soak this in: Scoring a piece of pool-front real estate in Palm Beach takes more than tossing down a towel — a reserved bed for fun in the sun now costs as much as $1 million. “They’re kind of a precious thing on Palm Beach,” said Corcoran broker Suzanne Frisbie. “They can get very expensive … Read more
A swimmer says he was “humiliated” after being thrown out of his local pool for using a snorkel. Kiril Georgiev, 42, has been a regular visitor at Maidstone Leisure Centre in Mote Park since December 2020 and uses a snorkel due to a disability. Following a diagnosis of a giant cell tumor of the bone … 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
One night in Bangkok? Check into the so-called “best hotel in the world.” An exclusive list of just fifty elite lodgings compiled by a noted organization has been announced — and the Capella Bangkok, “a calming riverside oasis” at the heart of the “cacophonous” Thai capital has been ranked number one. The World’s 50 Best Hotels, … Read more
Imagine settling into your well-deserved family vacation, by the resort pool, enjoying the splashing sound and laughter of your children and other relaxed vacationers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds oddly familiar while you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of … wait … are they … NAIL CLIPPERS?! For … Read more
Imagine settling into your well-deserved family holiday, by the resort pool, enjoying the splashing sound and laughter of your children and other relaxed holidaymakers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds oddly familiar while you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of… wait… are they… NAIL CLIPPERS?! For mom Katy, who … Read more
The tide has turned for Debi Mitchell. At 285 pounds, the Floridian was suffering from foot and knee pain and shortness of breath that made it difficult for her to cross the street. “I was retired. I wanted to walk, and I wanted to go places,” Mitchell, 68, griped to TODAY.com last week. At her … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Contrary to popular belief, Atlantic City is more than boardwalks and casinos. Should you venture from the Big Apple to America’s Playground, you’ll find nine (!) classy resorts … Read more
Talk about a cesspool. As temperatures rise, the siren sound of the swimming pool amplifies. While chemicals like chlorine and bromine do their darndest to kill off bacteria and viruses, some germs stay afloat. Enjoy your Fourth of July festivities, but beware of illnesses that can be contracted from contaminated pool water or breathing in … Read more
Don’t be all, like, uncool this summer. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is sharing the four things she would never do when the weather turns warm — walk barefoot by the pool, use citrus in the sun, shave over warts and sleep with wet hair. Zubritsky often shares skincare tips on … Read more
Five people in Ohio were reportedly injured Thursday from a chemical reaction while getting their swimming pool ready for the summer season. The homeowner in the Cleveland suburb of Eastlake was prepping chlorine inside a home for their backyard pool when the chemical reaction occurred, the Eastlake Fire Department said, News 5 Cleveland reported. Three adults and … Read more