Swap pricey, overcrowded vacation spots this summer for these expert-recommended travel ‘dupes’

Swap pricey, overcrowded vacation spots this summer for these expert-recommended travel ‘dupes’

Buh-bye, summer travel crowds — hello, calm and peaceful vacation. Experts at Travel Counsellors, a UK travel agency, and Skyscanner, a UK travel booking site, recommend lesser-known travel destinations that offer the same charm, beauty and cultural flair as popular hotspots — minus the masses. Skip Paris and opt for a lesser-known but just as … Read more

Summer airfares are tumbling — and these hot destinations are among the most affected

Summer airfares are tumbling — and these hot destinations are among the most affected

Prices are cooling for hot summer getaways. The cost of plane tickets is dropping due to softening demand, with some prices plunging almost 25% when compared to the same last year. A new report from travel site Kayak found the average cost of a ticket to Sydney, Australia has tumbled 23%. The average airfare to … Read more

‘Summer of 69’ Review: A Crash Course in Carnal Knowledge

‘Summer of 69’ Review: A Crash Course in Carnal Knowledge

High schoolers revving up to lose their virginities by graduation are a teen comedy mainstay. The cheekily titled “Summer of 69,” directed by the comedy actress Jillian Bell, turns the trope on its head, so to speak, by centering on a nerdy young woman who pledges to master a specific sexual position. (You can venture … Read more

‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller doesn’t care if Lexi Wood leaves the show: ‘I’ll never have to see her again’

‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller doesn’t care if Lexi Wood leaves the show: ‘I’ll never have to see her again’

Ciara Miller remains unbothered. The “Summer House” star, 29, addressed her relationship with Lexi Wood amid their drama over co-star Jesse Solomon in an exclusive interview with The Post while promoting her partnership with Mattress Firm for Nurse Appreciation Month. Miller told The Post that she’s “totally not” surprised by Wood’s recent comments about her. … Read more

Why 1 in 3 parents expect this summer to be the most stressful

Why 1 in 3 parents expect this summer to be the most stressful

One in three parents doesn’t think they’ll have a single anxiety-free day this summer. According to a new poll of 2,000 U.S. millennial parents of school-aged children, many find the end of the school year makes them feel exhausted (29%), anxious (28%), and overwhelmed (21%). Those who feel stressed by the final weeks of the … Read more

Gen Z hail this $18 item as the hottest garment for summer — but fashionistas fume over the stale look

Gen Z hail this  item as the hottest garment for summer — but fashionistas fume over the stale look

It’s a voguish fail critics can’t help but a dress.  As the fashion world continues devolving into a bland wasteland, owing to Gen Z’s lack of personal style, the plain and mundane white T-shirt dress is rising as the summer’s hottest look.  But grimacing clotheshorses are saying “nay” to the blasé slay.  “Run to H&M for … Read more

Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd were scolded on ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ set by David Hyde Pierce

Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd were scolded on ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ set by David Hyde Pierce

Talk about a buzzkill. “Frasier” star David Hyde Pierce allegedly called out his “Wet Hot American Summer” co-stars Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler for drinking and being too loud before his first day of filming the 2001 movie. “Do you remember David Hyde Pierce coming out [of his room] to tell us, ‘Can you be … Read more

American Airlines unveils ritzy new plane suites launching this summer

American Airlines unveils ritzy new plane suites launching this summer

Things are about to get a lot ‘suite’er for passengers aboard some international American Airlines flights. This summer, the airline is debuting its Flagship Suite seats aboard its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The 51 Flagship Suite seats at the front of the aircraft will feature “privacy doors, more personal storage space with a wireless charging … Read more

This is the best week to travel this summer, but here’s why you need to hurry up and book

This is the best week to travel this summer, but here’s why you need to hurry up and book

Summer is right around the corner, meaning many eager travelers are ready to pack their bags and head to the airport for a much-needed vacation. According to a Skyscanner 2025 report, people should act quickly with booking their summer travel plans because 88% of Americans want a change of scenery in the coming months, but … Read more

Summer is in 50 days — 6 small changes you can make right now to get in shape

Summer is in 50 days — 6 small changes you can make right now to get in shape

Summer is around the corner — do you feel like your body beach-ready? With 50 days to go before the solstice, two experts say that making a few small lifestyle changes now will pay off mightily when it’s time to strut in the summer sun. No pricey jabs or crash diets required. “By setting small, … Read more

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: ‘It’s easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat’

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations:  ‘It’s easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat’

Sunshine is in the forecast, but the chance of dining al fresco for New Yorkers is still low. City restaurants say their outdoor seating is limited or non-existent due to new regulations — which first went into effect last August and place a litany of size and clearance restrictions on setups — and a bureaucratic backlog. … Read more

Lessons picked up in real life during a summer stay in Israel have lifelong impact and lead to authentic conversations 

Lessons picked up in real life during a summer stay in Israel have lifelong impact and lead to authentic conversations 

In a world where textbook-worthy events are unfolding in real time, my generation, Gen Z, is failing to learn about or engage with them. Weakened by education gaps lingering from pandemic education and social media overuse, our attention spans and subconscious biases conspire to block real and necessary knowledge from penetrating. And when it comes … Read more

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ director reveals 1 vet was ‘harassed’ to join sequel — and refused

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ director reveals 1 vet was ‘harassed’ to join sequel — and refused

Stubborn SMG. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the director of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” revealed that she “tried relentlessly,” and failed, to get Sarah Michelle Gellar to return for the sequel. “I tried, okay? I harassed her! But she is dead,” the 37-year-old filmmaker told Entertainment Weekly as she broke down the … Read more

Starbucks announced its 2025 summer menu — with one ‘controversial’ drink returning

Starbucks announced its 2025 summer menu — with one ‘controversial’ drink returning

Starbucks is getting into summer mode. The coffee giant revealed its 2025 summer menu — and customers will be able to get it sooner than they think. Launching in May, Starbucks confirmed two seasonal drinks will be returning to the menu, as well as some new food and drink items. One new menu item will … Read more

Fresh direct flights to hot destinations are touching down in New York this summer

Fresh direct flights to hot destinations are touching down in New York this summer

New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city.  Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)  Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269  With its inaugural wheels up … Read more

Hate cruises? Let these boutique ships sailing the Med this summer change your mind

Hate cruises? Let these boutique ships sailing the Med this summer change your mind

Politics, religion, sports, the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show: They don’t hold a candle. Nothing is more controversial than a cruise.  To its devoted boosters, the many virtues of vacationing aboard a gargantuan ship are plain and unambiguous. It’s easy (gluttony at your figure tips). It’s convenient (wake up and you’re there with no bags … Read more

Will these summer blockbusters be hits — or more giant bombs?

Will these summer blockbusters be hits — or more giant bombs?

In Apple’s excellent new show “The Studio,” Seth Rogen plays a fresh-faced Hollywood exec who comes to a startling and demoralizing conclusion. “I love movies,” his character Matt says. “But now I have this fear that my job is to ruin them.” Naive Matt dreams of creating artful and innovative films, which don’t make much … Read more

‘Brat summer’ is so last year: This is the new trend set to define 2025

‘Brat summer’ is so last year: This is the new trend set to define 2025

Hard partying is out. “Dilly-dallying” is in. “Brat summer” was the prevailing trend of 2024 — inspired by the bass-pumping songs from CharlI XCX’s hit party anthem album, “Brat.” Defined by a reckless love of all-night partying, people took to social media saying their “brat summer” consisted of sleeping in last night’s makeup, stumbling through … Read more

Summer is in 100 days — 5 things to do now to get in better shape without going to the gym

Summer is in 100 days — 5 things to do now to get in better shape without going to the gym

The good news? The first official day of summer — June 20 — is only 100 days away. The bad news? That means it’s time to start thinking about how to shed that winter weight. If you don’t have a gym membership and the thought of doing leg lifts is wholly unappealing, personal trainer and … Read more