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
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this … Read more
She’s Baba “Manga.” A Japanese graphic novel artist and psychic has foretold of a major disaster that’ll befall Japan in 2025 — and people are so spooked they’re canceling their summer vacations. Manga artist Ryo Tatsuki has drawn comparisons to the blind Bulgarian mystic “Baba Vanga” for her eerily accurate predictions of global events, which … Read more
Over a fifth of parents have let their school-aged child plan 100% of a family vacation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found 22% have let their child plan the entire vacation — every last detail. And parents might be encouraging this, as 82% of parents surveyed said their … Read more
Most parents of toddlers are simply trying to get through the day. This single mom? She’s booking flights. Despite working just 16 hours a week, the mom of three boys says she still manages to squeeze in multiple holidays a year. The UK mom also claims she receives no government payments, except for a Child Benefits payment. She’s … 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
It’s time to pack those bags. Tripadvisor recently shared the winners of its 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards for the best hotels in the world, with Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Akumal, Mexico, claiming the No. 1 spot. Now, the booking site has revealed the 10 best hotels in the US — and who was America’s favorite? … Read more
Don’t mess with Kim Kardashian. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” alum didn’t appear happy when one of her security guards stumbled on her custom head-to-toe leather look during fashion’s biggest night. Leaving her hotel to head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday for the 2025 Met Gala, Kardashian, 44, … Read more
When an Aussie couple booked a dream holiday, including scoring business class flights for just $1,000 ($644 USD) each through a travel site owned by Qantas they were ecstatic – but things took an unexpected turn when they later learned an extra $5,000 ($3,200 USD) could be added to their bill. Rod Gaynor had booked … Read more
People are having vacation remorse. It’s a known fact that working Americans rarely use their PTO — however, one generation in particular feels the most guilty when they finally take that long-awaited vacation, according to a new survey. A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of iced tea brand Halfday revealed that 58% of US … Read more
Every morning, Elsie Gonzalez, a married mom of four, rolls over in bed and smooches the love of her life. That would be her 1-year-old Maltipoo pooch, Massimo, a fluffy furball she takes everywhere — from the office to France and even the bathroom. Elsie tells The Post that Massimo’s ranked No. 1 in her heart … Read more
Keep calm and carry on … with boarding. The experts at luggage purveyor Bounce.com surveyed over 2,000 travelers to determine what sends passengers’ anxiety soaring — no surprise, “screaming children” factor in heavily — and additionally revealed which airlines are best for nervous flyers to book. Soaring to the top of the latter list, with … Read more
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Steve Kinyon always dreamed of sporting long, luscious locks like Thor — Marvel’s hair-and-hammer-swinging god of thunder, played by Chris Hemsworth. But rather than revering him as a fictional deity, Kinyon’s chums back in high school crowned him the “balding virgin,” owing to his early signs of male-pattern baldness. Years after being forced to endure … Read more