World’s best hotels for 2026 revealed — just one ‘peaceful retreat’ in the US broke the top 5

World’s best hotels for 2026 revealed — just one ‘peaceful retreat’ in the US broke the top 5

Vacationers seeking swanky peace would be wise to look to the far east.  With summertime escapes ranking high on the priority list for most work-worn folks, Tripadvisor’s new “World’s Top 10 Hotels of 2026” ranking reveals the best, most serene accommodations for travelers hoping to take a luxe load off. Meanwhile, 37% of US residents … Read more

Death, illicit affairs and love scams: The sinking truths about life on a cruise ship revealed

Death, illicit affairs and love scams: The sinking truths about life on a cruise ship revealed

When the ship hits the fan, vacationers might be dead in the water — quite literally.  No sleep, lifeless bodies and horny cheaters hunting for green cards. That’s life at sea — or so warns cruise ship crew member, Raye, and her colleague, virally unveiling the unpleasant underbelly of luxury liners.  “Things about working on a cruise … Read more

Montauk Yacht Club unveils new dining and delights, including a floating spa

Montauk Yacht Club unveils new dining and delights, including a floating spa

Perched on Star Island Road, at the far eastern end of Long Island, sits the iconic Montauk Yacht Club. The 106-room hotel — which originally opened in 1929 and counted Astors, Whitneys and Vanderbilts as members — has always had a lot to offer: a private beach with stand-up paddleboards, two outdoor pools (one for … Read more

Hamptons luxury trends for 2026: traveling saunas, staffing secrets

Hamptons luxury trends for 2026: traveling saunas, staffing secrets

Whether you want to book a ride on Blade, a private yacht, an elite nanny, a new ‘do or a portable sauna, we’ve got your elite secrets to flying high in the Hamptons this summer. Wandering saunas Bunji Box Sauna will deliver a barrel full of dry heat directly to your East End doorstop. Sammy … Read more

What are repositioning cruises? Budget-friendly hack is one of travel’s best-kept secrets

What are repositioning cruises? Budget-friendly hack is one of travel’s best-kept secrets

Here’s your chance to finally seas the day. If you’re a seafaring wannabe looking to take a cruise but don’t want to break the bank, look no further than one of travel’s best-kept secrets. Repositioning cruises are essentially one-way trips on a ship that moves from one seasonal route to another due to itinerary changes. … Read more

$1 upgrade? Why basic economy passengers are getting VIP lounge access

 upgrade? Why basic economy passengers are getting VIP lounge access

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. There are few places on Earth that test the limits of human dignity quite like an airport terminal during a flight delay. It always starts the same way: a crackle … Read more

Exclusive | I’ve been to every dangerous, ‘banned’ country for American travelers — here’s what they all have in common

Exclusive | I’ve been to every dangerous, ‘banned’ country for American travelers — here’s what they all have in common

Investment banker-turned-farmer and philanthropist Barry Hoffner’s fate as a world traveler was decided by a coin toss a half-century ago. “After high school, I wanted to go to Hawaii to surf, and my best friend wanted to go backpacking in Europe,” the Sausalito, California resident told The Post. “He won, and that trip changed my … Read more

Hotel guests vow never to eat free breakfast again after learning how buffet scrambled eggs are made: ‘What the f- -k is that?’

Hotel guests vow never to eat free breakfast again after learning how buffet scrambled eggs are made: ‘What the f- -k is that?’

There’s just no eggs-cuse for this.  Frequent travelers, those with exacting tastes, are freaking out over the “sick” way hotel chefs prepare scrambled eggs for complimentary continental breakfast buffets.  The chow may be free, but foodies are paying for it in disgust.  Emmert, a hotel kitchen worker, virally revealed the revolting way she prepares scrambled eggs for … Read more

Step aside NYC: Top 20 most walkable cities in the world revealed

Step aside NYC: Top 20 most walkable cities in the world revealed

New York City will have to take this defeat in stride.  For a city that never sleeps, the bustling Big Apple has landed a shockingly low position in the “Best 100 Walking Cities” of 2026 ranking, failing to even make the top 20 cut, according to a new report.  However, while some big steppers across the … Read more

Exclusive | I’ve been to 193 countries — here’s where my favorite coffee, food and scenic views are

Exclusive | I’ve been to 193 countries — here’s where my favorite coffee, food and scenic views are

Barry Hoffner is a man who belongs to the world. An investment banker-turned-philanthropist, Hoffner set out to explore the world — every country except North Korea, which he plans to visit later this year, that is — after his wife died in 2017. Determined to be deepened, rather than defined by his loss, Hoffner set … Read more

Disney tourist sues park for $50,000 due to ‘pain and suffering’ of alleged bed bug infestation

Disney tourist sues park for ,000 due to ‘pain and suffering’ of alleged bed bug infestation

Move over Mickey and Minnie Mouse — there’s new vermin in the house, claims a skin-crawling lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of two counts of negligence.  David Besse is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 after he “was bitten numerous times by cimicidae (‘bed bugs’)” during his stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on May … Read more

Don’t try to vape e-cigs while visiting certain vacation hotspots — or face jail time and fines up to $1,500

Don’t try to vape e-cigs while visiting certain vacation hotspots — or face jail time and fines up to ,500

Thailand has no time for e-cigs and no mercy for tourists who break the country’s vape ban. Two English holidaymakers were vaping on a bucolic beach in the popular destination when authorities approached to tell them their habit was not just bad for their health and ‘uncool ‘by teenage standards, but illegal. “‘It was a … Read more

Most dangerous countries for American tourists revealed in State Department map

Most dangerous countries for American tourists revealed in State Department map

They’re in the red. Amid the war in Iran and other international conflicts, the US State Department continues to update its travel advisories for American citizens, revealing the latest list ahead of April travel. Since February, when the US launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites, several Middle Eastern countries have been branded … Read more

Wombats, dolomite cliffs, the ‘cleanest air in the world’ — our guide to a thrilling Tasmania adventure

Wombats, dolomite cliffs, the ‘cleanest air in the world’ — our guide to a thrilling Tasmania adventure

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

Female traveler reveals surprising hack for the most ‘freeing’ solo trip: ‘Can we talk about ugly privilege?’

Female traveler reveals surprising hack for the most ‘freeing’ solo trip: ‘Can we talk about ugly privilege?’

Turns out “pretty privilege” has its drawbacks. Women on social media are sharing a surprising upside to downplaying their looks while traveling solo. The viral theory, dubbed “ugly privilege,” exploded after a post last week on Reddit’s r/solofemaletravellers forum racked up more than 15,000 upvotes, with one globetrotter claiming going makeup-free and low-effort made her … Read more

I built a $3K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

I built a K truck home to avoid paying rent — and I love being a nomad despite the bears

He’s literally on a roll.  Rather than chasing the American dream of settling down, securing a steady 9-to-5 and buying a mini mansion, Seth, a 22-year-old Tennessean, is exploring America from the $3,000 tiny home he’s hitched to the rear of his vintage pickup truck.  “I’m building a tiny home on the back of my truck … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the maniacs who love the middle seat on airplanes — ‘I get to claim my territory’

Exclusive | Meet the maniacs who love the middle seat on airplanes — ‘I get to claim my territory’

While flying at top altitude, Shanna Meit-Sciara loves being in the middle.  But the Brooklynite’s outré obsession with sitting in the oft-maligned middle seat of an airplane row isn’t born out of some quirky need to be the center of attention.  Instead, it’s a preference rooted in coziness.  Shanna Meit-Sciara (L) with wife, Gabi (R) says she’s … Read more

Woman reveals revolting way she cleans underwear while traveling: ‘This is so unsettling’

Woman reveals revolting way she cleans underwear while traveling: ‘This is so unsettling’

Think twice the next time you want to brew yourself a cup of coffee in your hotel room. Nothing is worse than being on a trip and realizing you didn’t pack enough pairs of clean underwear. Thankfully, a content creator shared a simple solution to this problem — but it’s one that has people horrified … Read more

Cruise ship insider reveals simple booking trick for scoring a better cabin

Cruise ship insider reveals simple booking trick for scoring a better cabin

A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more

Travel experts reveal why ultra-low-cost mistake fares occur — and how to get airlines to honor them

Travel experts reveal why ultra-low-cost mistake fares occur — and how to get airlines to honor them

Snagging a mistake fare can feel like hitting the jackpot. Also known as “error” or “glitch” fares, these unintentionally low-cost flights are rare — but substantial, with discounts of up to 90% off standard tickets, according to new research by Going, which showed a record-breaking number of them occur in 2025. “Mistake fares are like … Read more