Meet the man who goes on ‘extreme’ day trips as a hobby — covering thousands of miles in just 24 hours. Michael Cracknell, 35, spends his spare time traveling across Europe — reaching as far as Switzerland and Athens from his home in West Sussex. And he does it all in one day — so … Read more
Not going home for the holidays? One travel pro has revealed their tips and tricks for spotting red flags on rental listings. “I’ve stayed in gorgeous farmhouse lofts, high-rise city apartments, and desert hideaways — but I’ve also booked a few duds along the way,” full-time traveler Tammy Barr, who has lodged in over 40 different rental … Read more
Millions of Americans are booking planes, trains and automobiles to gather around the table with their loved ones this holiday season. An estimated 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, the American Automobile Association predicts. That is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to … Read more
If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more
Pop, pop. Fizz, fizz. Want to know what the secret to airplane champagne is? Well, one flight attendant is spilling the tea — or the bubbly, as it were — on what she and her cloud cruising colleagues do with the left over champers first-class flyers don’t finish before landing. “Everyone wanted to know what … Read more
An English couple has yanked their two boys out of school to travel the world as a family after feeling robbed of quality time together in the hustle-and-bustle of their old life. Emma Niblett, 36, said she and her husband, Dan, 40, rented out their West Yorkshire, England home and left for Bali in August … Read more
Sounds like a certain little hippo deserves a big raise. Thailand was just named ‘destination of the year’ for 2025 by the experts at Travel + Leisure — who cited the country’s “rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation.” The top award, handed out to one lucky … Read more
Champagne taste on a beer budget. People who say airplane food is terrible have probably never flown up front, where it’s generally not half bad — and there’s a way to get a nibble of the good life without springing for a pricey ticket, a former flight attendant revealed. Erstwhile Emirates crew member Kamila Jakubjakova spilled … Read more
While some like it rough, most air travelers prefer a perfectly smooth ride at 30,000 feet in the sky. However, should an airbus hit a few bumps, this pilot says his hack will help fretful flyers get over the hump. “Afraid to fly?,” asked Captain Steve, an American Airlines aviator of his 862,— TikTok viewers. … Read more
Hold onto your luggage, folks! NYC’s dramatically made-over LaGuardia Airport has been named best in the fifty states, according to the Forbes Travel Guide. Yes, that’s the same LaGuardia that President Biden once infamously compared to “some third-world country.” President Biden once infamously compared the hub to “some third-world country.” Matthew McDermott Thanks to a … Read more
Diapers and “condoms” — they’re mile-high must-haves. The two drug store staples are being touted as top necessities for air travelers hoping to avoid messy surprises and spills in their luggage. “Pro packing tips,” raved Lauren, of content creator couple @JeffandLaurenShow, in a trending TikTok tutorial. “I learned this from a flight attendant.” Lauren, a … Read more
A primary care physician in Virginia has taken to TikTok to share a travel tip involving creepy crawlers that might make you rethink unpacking your bags right away. The video posted by Dr. Jason Singh of Loudoun County, Virginia, has garnered more than 750,000 views after he shared a PSA about bedbugs and your luggage. … Read more
Gen Z is giving Grandma and Grandpa a run for their money. Many elderly Americans head south in search of warmer weather during the winter — and now Zoomers are following suit. The youngsters are putting their own twist on the phenomenon of snowbirding with “glowbirding,” a practice that sees them prioritize mental health and … Read more
Food on the fly? None for this guy. The friendly skies are, apparently, not so gut-friendly to foodies who like traveling on full stomachs, so says a fitness coach who “never” noshes in first-class or coach. “It’s terrible to eat when you’re flying,” Las Vegas personal trainer Michael Sheedy explained on the Wealthy Way podcast. Sheedy … Read more
Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
He doesn’t love LA. Los Angeles has been named of the worst places to travel on vacation, according to a well-traveled critic who has visited more than 76 countries. “No doubt, if you have big money you’ll have a great time, Daily Mail Travel Editor Mark Palmer sniffed in a swift takedown of the City … Read more
He never leaves home without it. Zac Jones checked into a budget hotel in the popular British beach resort of Blackpool that cost him around $16 a night, including full breakfast — but fled the premises after going over his room with an ultraviolet light. The 27-year-old is a fan of affordable travel, but also values … Read more
Lewis and Clark, eat your heart out. Walking across an entire country might sound like a feat relegated to intrepid explorers of old. However, Hudson and Emily Crider managed to traverse the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu on foot in under a minute — because it’s freaking tiny. “Walking across this country took me less … Read more
They’re like the guardian angels of the airport. Airports worldwide offer a special service that most travelers overlook: airport greeters, whose job is to help ease travelers’ travel frustrations. “There is airport greeters, airport ambassadors, airport fast track, airport meet and greet … it depends on where you [are] traveling around the world,” Ron Gorfinkel, … Read more
Check before you check out. A new survey has revealed some of the most surprising things left behind at the end of a hotel stay — stuff that the average traveler would likely never consider bringing along with them. As part of an industry report compiled by Hotels.com, the third-party booking engine asked properties for their … Read more