A mom leaves her husband and kids at home while going on EIGHT solo holidays a year – and says it ‘makes her a better wife and mother.’ Huda Alvi, 39, loves to travel and has spent her 30s prioritizing ‘me time’ – calling her solo holidays “an act of self-love.” She jets off for … Read more
Meet the man who goes on ‘extreme’ day trips as a hobby — covering thousands of miles in just 24 hours. Michael Cracknell, 35, spends his spare time traveling across Europe — reaching as far as Switzerland and Athens from his home in West Sussex. And he does it all in one day — so … Read more
Brides-to-be are ditching the phallic-shaped decor to find a moment of peace. Bachelorette parties have become expensive, multi-day spectacles involving plane tickets, large guest lists, matching outfits, penis straws, club nights and drinking games galore. But that just doesn’t appeal to all fiancées. Bachelorette parties have become expensive, multi-day spectacles — but that just doesn’t … Read more
When people in your circle of friends start going through significant life milestones ahead of the others, it can strain the previously close bond you once had. These milestones may involve entering serious relationships, getting married, or starting families. A woman recently confessed that her friend, who had a baby this year, insisted on bringing her newborn … Read more
Travel trends are constantly changing, and the destinations people choose to visit change every year. Google Flights has revealed the most popular flights at the moment, with many travelers looking to get away for the holidays. Google Flights has revealed the most popular travel destinations for Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year’s eve. Koshiro – … Read more
Well, that’s interesting. One in four Americans feels bored by their life, according to a new study. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 US residents found that more than a quarter — 27% — of respondents feel they’ve fallen into a mundane routine and “a bit [of a] boring” life. The average respondent said they … Read more
A couple splashed out $118K on a nine-month cruise around the world – after realizing “life’s too short.” Andrew Kenney, 27, and his wife, Ale, 29, set off on their epic cruise – calling at 150 ports in 65 countries – in December 2023. The couple decided to embark on the mammoth trip after both … Read more
Broke Americans are not letting budget constraints get in the way of a good vacation. Even though 47% of Americans said they can’t afford a vacation this year, 49% said they are likely to travel anyway, according to Allianz Partners USA’s 16th annual Vacation Confidence Index. It is part of an increasing trend of travelers … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans have had a “Home Alone” moment—realizing they forgot something essential en route to their destination, according to new research. While respondents aren’t forgetting their kids at home, they have forgotten a charger (34%), toiletries and beauty products (32%), sunscreen (27%) and even medication (18%). That’s according to a survey of 2,000 … Read more
MADISON, N.J. (AP) — The place where Finlee lives is nice enough: It’s clean, they feed and care for him well and there are always people to pet and scratch him. But it’s still an animal shelter in New Jersey. Beyond its walls, however, is a big, wide, wonderful world full of unexplained, unexplored smells, … Read more
They’re catching flights to catch some Z’s. Partying like a rock star? Soaking in exotic cultures while sightseeing foreign lands? Thrill-seeking on electrifying excursions? Yeah, no. Rather than hitting the town, overtaxed Gen Z and Millennial jet setters are preferring to hit the hay on “sleepcations.” Vacation content creators are touting the restorative benefits of … Read more
They’re keeping wheels up with the Joneses. Luxury travel concierges have revealed how the rich spend millions on their vacations from traveling on private jets and staying in 18-bedroom mansions to requesting diamonds. A majority (90%) of Americans have a domestic vacation on the calendar, expecting to spend an average of $1,163 per trip, according to … Read more
Their savings are getting mono-railed. A new survey found that 45% of parents with kids have been put into debt from their recent Disney trip — the average amount landing them $1,983 in the red. The eye-popping numbers from LendingTree also found that 41% of parents with children regret the financial damage from their vacation … Read more
A woman sent her parents on a nearly all-expenses-paid trip — but hasn’t received so much as a thank you. Instead, she has been bombarded with text messages brimming with complaints about how expensive their meals are, despite not having paid for airfare, lodging or a rental car during their stay in Kauai. Taking to the … Read more
Last call for your airplane cocktail? Researchers are calling for limits to in-flight alcoholic beverages after finding that plane passengers who drank before dozing off during long-haul flights risked their heart health. The combination of alcohol consumption and cabin pressure at cruising altitude can have negative effects on napping passengers’ hearts, according to a new … Read more
Queen Letizia of Spain brought her alleged lover on secret trips to New York City — all while her distraught husband had updates sent to him in “realtime” by their bodyguards, a bombshell new book claims. The mother-of-two is the subject of “Letizia’s Silences,” in which veteran royal reporter Jaime Peñafiel claims she has frequently cheated on … Read more
These millionaires are spending money and making memories. Travel agents for the rich and famous have revealed the exorbitant sums their clients are willing to spend to enjoy their dream vacations. A majority (90%) of Americans have a domestic trip on the calendar, expecting to spend an average of $1,163 per trip, according to Empower … Read more
For most Americans (80%), there is a distinct difference between a “trip” and a “vacation.” That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with travel plans this summer, which revealed that a “vacation” is most commonly defined as travel for relaxation (53%). While a “trip” is travel for a purpose, such as an event … Read more
You may be myth-ing the mark. As Americans begin organizing their summer vacations and searching for the best travel deals, many rely on classic strategies like booking flights on a Tuesday to lock in what they hope is the best price. Be careful, the experts at Upgraded Points say — the best day to book … Read more
A Reddit user whose girlfriend objected to being left out of his annual father-daughter trip is completely right to exclude her, said other Reddit users and experts who spoke to Fox News Digital. “AITA for not booking tickets for my [girlfriend] to come on holiday with me and my daughter?” asked Reddit user “Acrobatic-Agent-6532” in … Read more