These ships are cruising to a victory. Cruise reviews site Cruise Critic has released its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, finding that Virgin Voyages led the flotilla when it came to pleasure boating on the high seas. Embarking on a maritime getaway has never been more popular. “The growth of the cruise industry is astounding — … Read more
Where you live could affect how you sleep at night. New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others. The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration … Read more
For the eighth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in new rankings published today. Based on the World Happiness Report‘s data, they’re leaps and bounds happier than the US, which dropped to 24th place — the lowest ever. What makes Finland markedly happier than even its Nordic neighbors is … Read more
Jetting out of JFK? You’ll likely need extra time. While it’s important to get to any airport early, some flight hubs are notorious for taking an age to move through security lines and passport control. Ahead of the holiday travel season, luggage storage company Bounce has ranked the airports with the longest wait times — … Read more
She’s royally revered. The Princess of Wales is the most popular member of the British royal family, according to a new poll out of the United Kingdom. The 42-year-old, who resumed royal duties earlier this week following the completion of her cancer treatment, topped the Ipsos survey, which asked Britons between the ages of 18-75 … Read more
Summer 2024 is here and eager New Yorkers are planning the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. But is there one airport that surpasses the others for an easier travel experience? It appears NYC has a tale of two airports, according to MarketWatch Guides. The capital market company recently conducted a … Read more
New York City’s mean streets aren’t so ruff after all. The Big Apple ranked fifth on the list of 2024’s Best Cities to Walk Your Dog, according to a study released this week by LawnStarter ahead of National Walk Your Dog Day on Feb. 22. The company researched 480 of the biggest U.S. cities and looked at amenities … Read more
Start spreading the news, Time Out ranked the 50 best cities in the world and people want to be a part of it — New York, New York, that is, which came in at no. 1. Time Out interviewed its 100-plus staff of travel writers and editors as well as 20,000 city denizens about the … Read more
You dough not want to miss out on these spots. Post Studios is teaming up with some of New York City’s most elite and savvy food influencers to break down New York City’s primetime foodie havens, beginning with the best pizza and bagel spots that you simply must try. In a new video series, the … Read more
New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular holidays of the year — and millions will gather to celebrate the beginning of 2024 in just a few short days. Every Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve typically involves parties, food, festive drinks and more. Wallethub announced its list for the top spots to celebrate New Year’s … Read more
The invention of social media’s never-ending scroll birthed an unforeseen addiction to the internet, and now, researchers are attempting to measure screen dependency in new studies. Scientists from the University of Surrey investigated the association between age and internet usage, finding that youth and internet addiction were linked. “We found that the younger you are, … Read more
The United States was once a world leader for good reasons — now, we lead for many of the wrong ones. Americans spend the most money on healthcare compared to other high-income countries, yet face the lowest life expectancy, according to a new study. The Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on healthcare … Read more