In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
Fancy a $2.5 million game of paintball? That’s what two dozen guys paid for a trip to Utah to turbocharge their annual buddy trip. The group arrived to meet eight Navy SEALs in the desert, who schooled them in special ops techniques for a day before the main event. That contest required those guys to … Read more
As a mother of nine, Rachel Campos-Duffy has certainly had practice at pulling off Mother’s Day without a hitch. And she’ll certainly be front and center when the family celebrates today with a brunch at a friend’s house — although not until she’s finished her shift co-hosting “Fox and Friends.” “It’s the same for all … Read more
Fly now — pay later. JetBlue Vacations announced this week that it will partner with Flex Pay — a “buy now, pay later” program from financial tech company Upgrade, Inc. — to give customers monthly payment options when booking flight and hotel vacation packages. The new alternative would give customers the opportunity to spread out … Read more
Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%), according to new research. Conducted by Talker Research for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, a survey of 2,000 Americans explored how people are maintaining their zest for life and found that 70% are interested in being adventurous, and even more keep things exciting … Read more
Carnival is offering a kid-free kind of cruise after scrapping a slew of sailings scheduled for later this year. The cruise line has confirmed that it will offer four new adults-only trips this fall aboard the Carnival Firenze. According to Carnival, these cruises will “feature a mix of Mexican Riviera destinations,” and will set sail … Read more
Wellness retreats featuring spa treatments and yoga classes have long attracted travelers. But now a new trend is emerging: psychedelic retreats. These retreats are often structured travel experiences in which participants use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, or other plant-based medicines. Hadas Alterman, a psychedelic medicine attorney in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital she’s seen … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Kate” is 22 and just recently graduated from college. She has been dating her boyfriend for five years. I love this young man like he was my own. The problem is, I just found out Kate has been seeing someone on the side. He is her boss, and he’s 54 years … Read more
Don’t let the rain rain on your good time. In collaboration with WeatherPromise and the Jamaica Tourism Board, JetBlue Vacations announced the “Great Weather Guarantee,” offering travelers with Jamaica Flight + Hotel packages a payout of $500 if it rains more than promised during their trip. According to JetBlue Vacations, this launch makes them the … Read more
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more
She’s a local legend, and at 84, she’s only getting better. Ellen Hart, the larger-than-life owner of Broadway’s iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner, has made maintaining her health and wellness a top priority in her golden years — though her motivations looked very different earlier on. “I was always interested in beauty and staying physically attractive, … Read more
Looking this good doesn’t come easy. Kennedy Green is like a lot of other 10-year-olds, keeping busy with homework and friends. But when it comes to afterschool activities, she’s got one very hairy, utterly adorable demand on her time — her prize-winning Pekingese showdog, Lincoln, who will compete at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog … Read more
It’s not always winter storms or airline mishaps that disrupt holiday flights — sometimes, it’s the passengers themselves. With millions of Americans preparing to fly to see family or friends for the holidays, a former flight attendant is warning travelers not to commit common mistakes that can turn Christmas air travel into complete chaos — or make … Read more
The family ski trip … if only it could be as magical as those fireside snapshots made it look. If your last Christmas vacation achieved Griswold family levels of disfunction, we’ve got you covered with expert-endorsed, stress-free slopes from Aspen to the Catskills. These mountains put parenting on autopilot with ski schools, snacks galore and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father, who is retired, has always had a big heart and almost no regard for himself. Anytime he meets someone in a tough situation, he does whatever he can to make it easier, giving freely of his time and resources without asking for repayment. This was a big problem when my parents … Read more
She’s cuckoo for cocoa. One U.K. sweet tooth claims to be so addicted to a favorite chocolate treat, she flew 2,400 miles for a 24-hour day-trip just to replenish her supply — and she’d do it all again in a flash. “People were a little shocked when I told them I was going on a day … Read more
Parenting styles differ from person to person — and one New York mom just shared her hot take on what to do with your kids when on a family vacation. Stephanie Woodward is no stranger to openly sharing how she and her husband, Ryan Chalmers, parent their 13-month-old triplets and two foster children, 9 and … Read more
No need to go overboard on underwear. When packing for a trip, nervous travelers are known to pack plenty of items — just in case — yet never get around to using them. Underwear is a clothing item so small that it seems like it won’t take up too much space in your luggage. Kanurisme … Read more
For their 15th wedding anniversary, Katie Walley-Weigert and her husband decided to take a beach vacation with their young son. But the trip didn’t go as planned. Walley-Weigert wound up needing to pack her computer because of a work assignment she couldn’t ignore. The 38-year-old marketing professional had just landed a podcast interview for an … 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