Crystal visions, crystal vacations? One Colorado hotel is offering guests access to a complimentary “crystal concierge,” from whom they can check in and check out healing stones, many of them locally mined. They can help guests choose the right crystals to promote whatever sense of well-being they’re after, from happiness to calm to optimism. The … Read more
There’s no place like home — except maybe a cozy bed when you’re on vacation. A whopping 66.7% of Americans say they sleep better when they’re in a hotel, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which may be part of why sleep tourism is on the rise. “We travel to be inspired, but I wager, … Read more
Blake Lively’s sisters have her back. “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel released a statement on Sunday supporting Lively, 37, after she accused her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and mounting a smear campaign against her. Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera and … Read more
Don’t get left behind this Christmas. If you think that airport mad-dash scene in Home Alone is pure Hollywood, you’re wrong, according to a new survey. Out of 2,000 adults who’ve booked a flight, 13 percent admitted to missing an early morning alarm — or hitting the snooze button one too many times — ahead of an … Read more
You might want to reconsider making your Christmas gifts look tree-ready as the TSA could unwrap those presents when you go through a security checkpoint before your flight. In fact, the TSA has its own sort of “naughty-or-nice list” for travelers to take a look at before jetting off on holiday adventures. “In the event … Read more
Country sensation Oliver Anthony has decided to leave the music industry. In a lengthy YouTube video this week, the 32-year-old, whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford and who rose to fame a year ago with his hit song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” sat in a wooded area with his two dogs opining on life … Read more
Everyone loves Moo Deng, but it’s rare that someone would cross oceans for her — twice. Molly Swindall fell in love with the baby pygmy hippo at the start of her internet fame — and made multiple trips around the world this month just to see her. “I am absolutely in love with that shiny, … 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
He needs a spoon full of sugar. Dick Van Dyke, 98, has canceled another planned public appearance after the “Mary Poppins” star first skipped the 2024 Emmys on Sept. 15. Van Dyke, who will turn 99 in December, was scheduled to appear at the three-day FanX event in Salt Lake City from September 26 to … Read more
On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a diving adventure on the high seas and skydiving above the Swiss … Read more
Most people don’t bring their passports with them when flying domestically, but one traveler discovered that might be a mistake. In a video posted by @ItalianKate on TikTok, she filmed another passenger (@griptape_ on TikTok) as he explained how their flight from Puerto Rico to Miami ended up with them stranded in an airplane terminal. … Read more
Leave no flyer behind. An airplane passenger has been eviscerated online after confessing that they ditched their friend at the airport before flying off solo. They detailed this selfish move in the ever-popular “Am I The A–hole” (AITA) forum on Reddit. “AITA for leaving friend behind at airport?” inquired the original poster in the entry. … Read more
When traveling, many people allow their faces to be scanned at airports. There are plenty of problems with facial recognition technology — but perhaps one of the biggest is that people don’t know they’re allowed to opt-out. Not only is choosing not to get your face scanned at an airport an option, but it seems … Read more
A rich boomer couple has been labeled “selfish and privileged” after revealing they intended to burn through their children’s inheritance with luxury holidays. Victorian parents Leanne and Leon Ryland appeared on SBS program ‘Insight’ to discuss why their two adult sons wouldn’t be seeing a cent of their inheritance. The couple has spent $114,631 on … Read more
This confection is raising the bar. Thought going all the way to the store for candy was extreme? Chocoholics are traveling across the world to get their paws on a special bar that’s only available in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “This is worth every bit of the hype and is still getting,” gushed one satisfied … Read more
These meds won’t fly. A pharmaceutical expert for Fox News is warning about what medications can and cannot be packed for trips overseas. The advice comes ahead of what’s anticipated to be an explosive summer of air travel and applies to the 77% of Americans who plan to travel with medications, according to a recent … Read more
He’s telling tall tales. A 7-foot, 1-inch millennial says lookie-loos stop him on the street and beg for photos. They also ask the same three questions: “How tall are you? Do you play basketball? What car do you drive?” But Beau Brown, 30, has grown accustomed to the stares and remarks about his height. The … Read more
Gen Z are making a big mistake when it comes to travel and while they’re doing it to save money, it can end up costing them big time. Aussies’ appetite for travel hasn’t diminished despite cost of living pressures, with 91 percent of Australians planning to travel this year. However, while the younger generation has … Read more
After traveling the world, she’s returned home — only to find she can’t afford one. A Millennial who quit her dream job to explore 18 different countries says she doesn’t have a deposit for a house after spending tens of thousands of dollars on her epic travels. Helen Zhao, 34, left her plum gig as … Read more
While fights on planes have become all too common — especially between singletons and families with small children — one local mom recently learned that the skies can still be friendly. Garden City, New York native Kelly Levine, 32, was anxious about traveling with her 5-month old daughter, Romy, to Mexico for a vacation. She … Read more