As the search for the best summer vacation intensifies, more and more are searching for an escape from the digital chaos everyday life brings, according to a new report. Forget about checking out those hot and crowded trendy cities for your next summer trip and instead think of peaceful, tranquil relaxation. “In 2024, wellness travel … Read more
Nearly three-quarters of Americans prefer driving to their vacation destination over flying, according to new research. A recent poll of 2,000 American drivers found that the open road is the best way when embarking on an adventure. So what makes driving the most popular option? Road trip veterans reported the best things about road trips … Read more
Two friends made a man’s day after taking him on a helicopter ride as a “thank you” for his hard work. Paige Goldstein and Chantel Wright are in their 20s and currently traveling the world while working remotely. The pair, who are right now living in Cape Town, South Africa, were chatting with their apartment’s security guard, a man … Read more
Dunst was almost dunzo! Kirsten Dunst tripped and nearly fell on the red carpet during the 2024 Oscars while attempting to pose for a picture with her husband, Jesse Plemons, on Sunday. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the “Spider-Man” actress can be seen posing for various photographs before nearly crashing into a large … Read more
Her love language is dollar signs. Karolina Geits, who made headlines last year for strutting around Soho with a sign that read “Looking for a husband,” still hasn’t found her Mr. Right – but it doesn’t hurt that she’s gotten random men to gift her designer goods and luxury experiences during her hubby hunt. On … Read more
Was she cruisin’ for a brusin’? Traveling the not-so-friendly skies can be a real crapshoot nowadays. While most vacationers hope for an uneventful jaunt to their final destinations, a recent string of unhinged plane riders have subjected their fellow passengers to everything from “that mother f- -ker is not real” spooks to objectionable mid-air concerts. But … Read more
Taylor Swift stumbled on the stairs during her Eras Tour concert Friday night, giving the “Anti-Hero” singer a fright in front of more than 50,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Video shared on social media showed Swift, 34, tripping slightly over her long dress as she descends several steps on her elevated … Read more
Welcome to the Most Magical Place on Earth, 101. Trips to Disney World have become so complicated that families are paying to take classes on how to navigate the House of Mouse — on top of the exorbitant costs just to enter the parks. “I knew it would be complicated, but I don’t think I … Read more
Planes, trains and automobiles. Travel reporter Joey Hadden estimates she’s spent a whopping 230 nighttime hours traveling, while the rest of us are catching our zzz’s — it’s all part of her ongoing quest to see, experience and write about as much of the world as she possibly can. No matter where she goes, however, her … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own home and is retired. We have been seeing each other every week for the last two years. … Read more
The leaves aren’t the only things that are falling down this autumn. King Charles, 74, and his wife, Queen Camilla, 76, were visiting the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday when the monarch almost took a nasty spill on some faux grass. In a video captured by the media, the sovereign was … Read more
You can’t learn street smarts while confined to a classroom. A recent survey by OnePoll.com revealed school trips build development skills for children, such as confidence, independence and organization. “Children need to experience a range of situations and contexts in order to fulfill their developmental needs,” clinical psychologist Angharad Rudkin told The Mirror. The survey asked … Read more
Four-eyes-friendly vacation? A new poll has revealed that half of bespectacled Americans missed out on at least one activity from their vacation because they wear glasses or contacts. The survey of 2,000 Americans who wear glasses or contacts and travel found that they missed out on activities while traveling including watersports (24%), physical activities (13%) … Read more
These hotels mean business — and fun. Travelers are prioritizing a good night’s sleep, amenities that promote a healthy lifestyle, and rooms with “smart” technology, according to a 2024 travel forecast from Hilton out this week. Thanks to the rise in “bleisure” travel — adding a vacation to a work trip — jet-setters are extending … Read more
As the death toll from the horrific Maui wildfires climbed to 80 on Saturday, “Aquaman” actor Jason Momoa told tourists to stay away from the Hawaiian island. The Honolulu native took to Instagram to warn vacationers against jets setting to Maui as the fires continue to wreak havoc and devastation. “Maui is not the place … Read more
They were living “The Good Life.” Tony Bennett’s widow and longtime love, Susan Benedetto, shared memories of the couple’s romantic trips to Italy — alongside an exclusive new photo of the crooner — in a new interview with People. Bennett died on Friday, at the age of 96. “Tony, naturally, loved visiting his ancestral homeland, … Read more
A man set out for what he thought was going to be a regular day of kayaking — but was met with a giant gaggle of jellyfish instead. Chris Denehy is a sea kayak tour guide and runs his own company, Clearwater Paddling, outside of the Isle of Barra in Outer Hebrides, an island off … Read more
It’s not about the destination, it’s the climb — to the dumpster, that is. Last week, a mountaineer named Mingma Tenzi Sherpa scaled Mount Everest for the ninth time — but instead of appreciating the beautiful view, he found himself filled with revulsion for what he saw around him. As he climbed to the summit … Read more
What makes a truly memorable holiday? Researchers reckon they’ve come up with the formula. Social travel company Contiki polled 2,000 holidaymakers aged 18-34 to identify 20 elements that are likely to make a break unforgettable. They found that traveling with at least four people, enjoying a minimum of four new experiences, and finding one “hidden … Read more
Less than half of American travelers found that their last vacation lived up to expectations, according to new research. That was revealed in a survey of 2,000 Americans who have traveled internationally in the past five years, which found only 45% of respondents’ vacations lived up to — or exceeded — the perfect picture they’d … Read more