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
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
California’s massive new desert surf park has finally made its debut, with one surfing star hailing it as the “best wave pool in the world” after helping to test-drive the long-awaited attraction. DSRT Surf, the expansive new Palm Desert oasis set to open in late summer, recently threw its first super session, welcoming some of … 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
Hate ’em or love ’em, Sandals resorts are to Caribbean tourism what bees are to Earth’s eco-system: Necessities of life. And signs of health. Of vim and vigor. Of zip and zing. Of rum and punch (perfect for buzz-seeking newlyweds honeying their moons). So, it was distressing when swarms of the mega-brand’s hives shuttered back in … Read more
A family said their vacation became a nightmare when they arrived and found out their hotel was a construction site. Scott Edward, 36, was set to go on a sunny family vacation with his wife Katie and children Freddy and Alexandra — but the trip turned traumatic, complete with food poisoning and electric shock. “No … Read more
In a post-pandemic world filled with war, a contentious political climate and social media doomscrolling, it’s safe to say that nerves are collectively shot. You could throw away your phone and hide. Or, you could go on a nervous system vacation. At some hotels, amenities include not only plush digs and a glittering pool but … Read more
There may be some glimmer of hope for Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15. Members of the Primm family said in a statement shared with The California Post that they’ll be working to keep the neon glow that … Read more
The neon glow that once welcomed millions of Californians speeding toward Las Vegas is about to go dark forever. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — is permanently shutting down, marking the end of an era for the … 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
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
Hoping for your child to embrace that whole “one with nature” thing? Trade screen time for sit-by-the-stream time at these idyllic resorts and experiences ideal for young families. Holy Smokies If you’re idea of a B&B is beer and a bonfire, Anakeesta is for you. Anakeesta Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, may very well be the … Read more
Even for Australians, the island of Tasmania is obscure. For Americans, it’s frightfully far-fetched. Its capital, Hobart, is known as the gateway to Antarctica, and that should give you some idea of its place in the world, a good deal farther south than Cape Town. “People want to go to areas that feel remote and … Read more
A Lake Tahoe ski resort has called it quits on winter early—shutting down days ahead of schedule as warm weather wiped out what little snow was left. Homewood Mountain Resort closed for the season on March 17, cutting things short before its planned March 22 end date, according to SFGATE. The already brief season barely … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. When I visited La Casa de La Playa, a luxury resort in Xcaret, Mexico, I was fully focused on soaking up all thing wellness. To me, that meant massages and … Read more
From car trunk speakers thumping merengue, to marketeers hawking fresh mofongo, Dominicans have many talents — spoiler alert: quietude ain’t one of them. That is, however, until you ask about their secret beaches — then a silence washes across their vocal cords like so much seaweed upon their shores. Of course, quisqueyanos quickly find their words … Read more
The beaches of northwest Florida have nicknames. Some call these sparkling, jewel-toned waters the Emerald Coast. A recent marketing campaign has dubbed the area NoFlo, while others call the region simply the Panhandle. Still, its best-known sobriquet is also its most unflattering: to most it’s the Redneck Riviera. But these days, a sleeker, more aspirational … Read more
The last time the world heard about Exuma, it was because of Fyre Festival, 2017’s infamous non-event that turned this Bahamian island chain into a meme-a-palooza. But what Fyre Festival got right was the real estate: This pristine archipelago, just a 45-minute flight from Miami, offers white sand beaches and shockingly clear waters on par with … Read more
Back in 2007, Airbnb rebranded vacation rentals to the point where it’s now a generic term. The self-catering landscape is a slightly mixed bag, though. Travelers have shared their worst experiences online, from the annoying (huge binders of house rules), to the fraudulent (a sea view that was actually a painted mural on a brick … Read more
You’re over the snow, the slush and this whole blizzard thing — it’s time to get out of here. Right now, the No. 1 destination for NYC-based escape artists is the Dominican Republic, said Sully Montero of New Jersey-based Teach Travel Discover. But along with the perennially popular DR, she’s seeing a boom in interest … Read more