Southwest passengers will need to book it to their booking a few minutes earlier. The budget airline is attempting to beat back unnecessary delays by asking customers to arrive at their departure gate exactly 5 minutes earlier than the previous protocol stated. The new procedure comes as an increasing number of passengers are bringing carry-on … Read more
A passenger’s recent trek from Dallas to New York spiraled into a total travel disaster, with the traveler documenting the agonizing hours of his frustrating experience in a viral video that has struck a major nerve with fed-up flyers. “POV: you flew with American Airlines” was the caption of Tyler Jackowski’s viral TikTok, explaining his … Read more
Burned waffles. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular European destination. On July 23, officials issued a Level 2 advisory urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” in Belgium due to crime, terrorism and unrest. The agency noted that petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, and urged visitors to stay aware … Read more
Houston, we have a problem. Delta Air Lines has just axed nonstop flights from three major US cities after placing a pause on the routes back in June due to fuel costs and other increasing expenses. The temporary move quickly became permanent as the company confirmed to The Points Guy on Monday that the flights … Read more
Making gooey s’mores over a flickering campfire was already a treat for the senses. But at the Wylder Hotel in Windham, it’s now a (mildly) mind-expanding experience. The Catskills resort recently introduced a “Wyld Fireside” package that swaps kid-friendly Hershey bars for adult-oriented chocolate from Alice Mushrooms. These functional chocolates are infused with nootropic and … Read more
I once asked a venerable cruise critic what constitutes a “luxury cruise,” since some of the most expensive (and expansive) windows at sea are on the big ships. You can plunk down $40,000 a week for Celebrity Edge’s Iconic Suite, or even $150,000 a week for the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Royal Caribbean’s vast Icon … Read more
Beach bummer. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular Caribbean destination. On July 28, officials issued a Level 2 Advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas due to crime. The agency warned, “violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.” The … Read more
Forget the Dutton ranch. Years before starring as the matriarch of “The Madison,” Michelle Pfeiffer ruled over a very different landscape— and now, you can rent it for yourself. The Hollywood superstar and her equally awards-laden husband, David E. Kelley, built a hideaway for themselves surrounded by Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, before making the rugged lodge their… … Read more
California drivers already dealing with the nation’s highest gas prices are are bracing for another painful jump at the pump this summer. After what seemed like a brief hiatus, tensions are heating up again between the United States and Iran in their conflict, and it’s fueling concerns about global oil supplies, pushing gas prices up, … Read more
Even on a flight to paradise, the cruelty of fatphobia is weighting in the wings. Ashlyn, a Big Apple-based influencer, was met with severely unfriendly vibes while traversing the friendly skies, targeted by elderly body-shamers who secretly snapped her picture and texted it to strangers in outrage over being seated next to the “only fat person on … Read more
A new aircraft is coming in hot. JetZero, the California-based aerospace company, is in the midst of ejecting Boeing from the game with its newest prototype — the Z4. The aircraft is a blended-wing-body, and it’s aimed at disrupting air travel. The Z4 is set apart from the traditional tube-and-wing design most airliners have today. … Read more
Sweltering Miami might not seem like the obvious choice of a vacation destination for a woman battling hot flashes. But menopausal women on the hunt for some relief from the deeply unglamorous chaos of midlife hormones are now willing to pack their roller bags — yes, even for a trip to Florida — to get some … Read more
Were they suffering from cabin fever? An American Airlines flight from the US to Italy had to make an emergency landing after flight attendants fell ill due to a mysterious odor onboard. Flight 719 had been traveling from Rome to Philadelphia on July 25, when six out of the nine flight attendants began to feel … Read more
America the Beautiful is a little more so in this state. For the fourth consecutive year, the State of Deseret has been ranked the No. 1 state in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings. Each state was ranked in categories including education, economy, environment, crime and health care. While Utah didn’t … Read more
Welcome to the alphas-friendly oasis, where women are absolutely not welcome. Gals are persona non grata at Bali Time Chamber, a mountaintop retreat in northern Indonesia, catering exclusively to men “looking to level up in their life.” It’s a gender-based ban reportedly predicated on the belief that females simply “don’t let people grow,” according to … Read more
Las Vegas travelers hit an unexpected jackpot over the weekend — up to $2,500 just to go absolutely nowhere. Brutal desert heat threw Harry Reid International Airport into chaos, delaying thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to plead with dozens of flyers at a time to surrender their seats because fully loaded planes were too … Read more
Flying can take a toll on the body in many ways, but experts say there are simple nutrition rules travelers should follow to reduce common problems like bloating, dehydration, dry skin and fatigue. Air travel exposes travelers to changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels that can affect overall comfort, with the dry cabin air being … Read more
The breathtaking Italian Dolomites have become the latest victim of overtourism, with hundreds of visitors cramming onto mountain trails and waiting in snaking lines just to snap the same picture. One video shared on Instagram shows a seemingly endless single-file line winding through the mountains as tourists wait for their chance to reach the Tre … Read more
Cyclists are cheering as they can finally bike through the white-knuckle road segment through Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County. The Easy Grade Trail, a 0.6 mile section, is now part of the Ridge Trail network, creating a safer trail experience through the scenic landscapes of Mt. Tam, as it’s known to locals. For … Read more
Call it “the Odyssey effect.” As film fans battle it out to watch an ancient Greek battle on IMAX, Mount Olympus — the legendary home of the gods, according to Greek mythology — is getting international protection from UNESCO. This week, the United Nations hub for historic preservation named Mount Olympus as one of its … Read more