Solo travel is the world’s hottest tourist trend, fuelled by youngsters seeking independence and flexibility amid a remote work boom. A staggering 76% of millennials and Zoomers plan to take trips on their own in the next 12 months, with the solo travel market now valued at more than $500 billion per year, according to … Read more
Is your upcoming trip on the no-fly list? Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays galore after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown— though it’s not yet clear when the changes will be announced. Starting Friday, there will be a 10% reduction in all … Read more
If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene. Anguilla, a British overseas territory just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin Islands, was named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a 2025 ranking from … Read more
A new procedure for all incoming visitors has been launched in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus security. Travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a “digital arrival” card (TWAC) three days in advance of their trips, according to the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration … Read more
She’s not necessarily a bad egg, just a funky frequent flyer. While packing a protein-rich lunch for a lengthy flight might seem like an eggs-cellent idea, one passenger’s foul foodstuffs has sickened trippers praying for an emergency landing. “Just want to share what the person next to me on my plane ride brought as their snack,” content creator Missy … Read more
Health officials upgraded a recent travel warning amid a concerning surge of a mosquito-borne illness that causes pain potentially lasting for years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel warning for Guangdong Province in China, advising visitors to “practice enhanced precautions” due to an outbreak of chikungunya. The CDC has issued a … Read more
This man gave a striptease that no one asked for. An unidentified man was dragged away from a JetBlue terminal at Boston Logan International Airport after he stripped down naked in front of passengers waiting to board their flight. A man was dragged away from a JetBlue terminal at Boston airport after he stripped down … Read more
As airplane seat-swapping stories continue to spread across social media platforms, one traveler who fell victim to the situation was able to make some money from the practice. Writing in the “r/delta” forum, a flight passenger shared how he or she (gender wasn’t specified) was offered $100 to switch to a middle row seat on … Read more
Let AI do it. People are turning to AI for couples therapy and money hacks to pay down debt — now, airlines are relying on it to set ticket prices. The Atlanta-based airline is one of the first of its kind to publicly announce its use of artificial intelligence. Last fall, Delta said it planned … Read more
Non-refundable vacations can leave travelers out thousands of dollars. However, buying someone else’s canceled vacation is emerging as a way to travel for less while helping others recoup part of their money. The concept is simple: when illness, emergencies or last-minute changes force people to cancel trips they’ve already paid for, platforms like SpareFare, Roomer, … Read more
I once booked accommodation that had warning notes all over the home, telling me that cameras were watching if I took a book home with me. I thought that was the creepiest it could get when traveling, but apparently not! “This is the view from the shower” A traveler recently took to Reddit to share their own ‘creepy’ experience when staying … Read more
Let that alter-ego shine. According to a survey conducted by Faye Travel Insurance, most people become a different version of themselves when they are on vacation — and rightfully so. The insurance company surveyed 3,000 US travelers and nearly half of them said they learn different parts of themselves when they have a change of … Read more
Getting robbed of this precious cargo will have you flying off the handles. For most, there’s no acute agony quite like the pain and panic of losing one’s cell phone, especially at the airport. But a travel expert warns that digital devices are at high risk of being swiped by ne’er-do-wells when the gadgets are placed in … Read more
Airports can seem over the top with their food and beverage prices — but according to travel experts at eShores, sometimes splurging will save you money in the long run. The experts claimed that travelers are wasting their money on “unnecessary” add-ons for flights, such as early boarding and seat selection, when they should be … Read more
With summer right around the corner, Gen Z vacationers have begun touting their travel tips. And among the top recommendations? “Buy now, pay later” services like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm. Those tools have slowly expanded across different platforms, giving consumers the option to schedule out incremental payments for practically anything: sneakers, burritos — and now, … Read more
Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination. For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases is now apparently … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new rule that will help protect travelers from all those unwanted add-on fees. The rule tackles “Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” These are sometimes applied to short-term lodging as “resort” or “destination” fees when customers use hotel amenities such as pools or gyms. Short-term lodging includes hotels, motels, vacation rentals … Read more
Crime rates aboard cruise ships leaving the US have reached a two-year high, and one expert says this creates a “dark cloud” for travelers. According to data from the Department of Transportation, allegations of 48 crimes were reported onboard cruise ships from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025. Twenty-three incidents were reported rapes, 10 … Read more
In a time when people can’t even go to the bathroom without bringing their phones — surprisingly, the interest around digital detox retreats is rising, and people are willing to pay thousands to go on them. While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 … Read more
Blessed are the jet-setters. A charter company is inviting travelers to fly in divine style on a direct route from Pope Leo XIV’s native Chicago to Italy’s iconic capital in celebration of his becoming the first American pontiff. Velocity Jets unveiled a quirky new ad obtained by The Post that entices curious tourists to “Fly … Read more