From missing flights to booking hotel rooms that didn’t actually exist, the average traveler says their travel misadventures have cost them nearly $2,500, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 American travelers and 2,000 travelers from the UK and Australia found 73% have experienced some sort of major travel mishap. Their most common troubles: … Read more
Oh, shell no! A Ukrainian couple is being raked over the coals online after they filmed themselves riding a nesting sea turtle down a beach. Vadym Oleynik, 32, a fitness influencer and self-proclaimed calisthenics champion, and his partner Olena Kravchenko, a cosmetic doctor, had been sightseeing in Ras al Hadd, a coastal paradise off Oman … Read more
A guy enjoying a perk simply won’t fly. Sacrificing a first-class seat on a flight is now an enlightening litmus test for romantic relationships, revealing whether a fella is chivalrous or selfish, warns an insistent influencer. “A real man is going to switch seats with you,” said Madeline McAdam, a NYC-based content creator, arguing that gallant … Read more
A new report highlights the destinations where tourism is booming and blooming. The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, highlighting the places that are increasingly popular among world travelers. Despite shaky economies, geopolitical unrest, and environmental concerns, the report shows that people are traveling … Read more
Picking the wrong airline can turn into a mid-air nightmare. But it turns out some economy class tickets are actually… kind of dreamy? Aviation consultancy Skytrax has ranked the top economy-class carriers for 2026, listing the world’s best flight experiences based on feedback from annual passenger satisfaction surveys. Skytrax looked at how the five best … Read more
A lakeside village in central New York has been named the nicest place in America. Each year, Reader’s Digest invites readers to nominate towns and cities where people really lean into their neighborliness, coming together to affect positive change — and Liverpool, NY, anchored on the shores of Onondaga Lake, took the gold for goodwill. … Read more
The opening of the new People Mover train at Los Angeles International Airport has been pushed back — yet again — from October to sometime January. The 2.25-mile automated train, which would move people in between terminals, was actually supposed to open back in 2023. It’s part of a $3.3 billion project that includes transportation … Read more
Long before it became love language between those bunking up in the biblical sense, “boo” was used to frighten the kiddos. But with all of this war, pestilence, homicidal rogue AI … one might suppose callous gen Zers — up through the Betans, even — just don’t frighten that easy anymore come Oct. 31. Hmmm, … Read more
Yes, you love your local playground. But it’s time to mix up your fall activities agenda. Ahead, hands-on experiences to scope out this fall with anyone from toddlers through teens. Looking for a great, practical game to get everyone out and about? Escapely’s Escape the City experience ($60) is an outdoor escape room using a … Read more
Back in 1991, Universal Studios Orlando hosted a special ticketed event called “Fright Nights.” It lasted for three nights and consisted of one horror house, the Dungeon of Terror, housed in what was the “Jaws” ride queue. Fast forward 35 years later, and the event has grown like Graboids into a two month extravaganza featuring … Read more
Philly may be a motley mix of university students, hipsters and history buffs but it also happens to be an excellent place for kids. Even better? It’s only 95-ish miles away from midtown Manhattan and easily accessible by public transit. Of course, nailing an itinerary for youngsters requires a little extra legwork. Thankfully, we ventured … Read more
These days, seven in 10 Americans say they feel pressure to make every trip they take “worth the money.” That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that World of Hyatt commissioned with Talker Research, which found that travelers are getting creative to navigate tight budgets and rising costs in order to take trips, … Read more
Road trip! A new list breaks down the 50 best travel destinations in the world for 2027 — and one remote California treasure made the cut. Published by travel site Lonely Planet, the list included Redwood National and State Parks — a collection of Northern California preserves known for the iconic trees. Sign up for the … Read more
Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities and an easier time passing through security checkpoints, it may pose a snag when it comes to … Read more
They’re turning it into Mont Brown. French authorities are imposing a ban on Mont Blanc day trippers after noticing a surge in tourists defecating on site, feeding wildlife, and making unreasonable demands. “Faced with these excesses, we are showing that the ‘anything goes’ approach is over,” Jean-Marc Peillex, the mayor of Saint-Gervais and president of … Read more
Passengers at San Diego International Airport faced long lines and crowded terminals Tuesday morning as a technical issue slowed the ticketing process. An airport spokesperson confirmed that the airport remains open and flights are still arriving and departing despite the delays. Around 8:30 a.m., the airport posted an update on social media advising travelers to … Read more
Economy seats conjure images of minimal legroom, uncomfortable proximity to fellow passengers, and paltry snacks. However, not all economy seats are created equal, and experts say the experience can vary from tolerable to miserable depending on the airline. To identify the best of the basic, Travel + Leisure polled travelers and travel experts and voted … Read more
We are not flying high. International air transport ranker Skytrax has ranked the best airlines in the world for 2026 — with Singapore Airlines soaring above the rest while US carriers struggled to get off the ground. Often called the Oscars of Aviation, the 2026 World Airline Awards were announced on September 18 at London’s … Read more
California flight attendants are up in arms over a new Federal Aviation Administration plan that could strip them of their state-mandated meal breaks, with unions blasting the move as “plainly unlawful.” The FAA wants to exempt pilots and flight attendants from state meal-break laws, arguing that federal airline rules override local requirements, InsideFlyer reported. That … Read more
Fans heading to MetLife Stadium are in for a game-day nightmare. The New York Giants and New York Jets share the East Rutherford venue as their home field — and it’s home to some of the worst overall traffic conditions on NFL game days, according to a recent study. New research analyzed gridlock datta around … Read more