vacation

Are bachelorette parties a thing of the past? Brides-to-be want solo trips instead

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Are bachelorette parties a thing of the past? Brides-to-be want solo trips instead

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

Avoid these 15 popular travel destinations in 2025, Fodor’s experts warn — here’s why

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Avoid these 15 popular travel destinations in 2025, Fodor’s experts warn — here’s why

If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more

Americans dream about being somewhere else everyday — especially during these months

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Americans dream about being somewhere else everyday — especially during these months

The average American thinks about someplace they would rather be for at least 40 minutes per day, according to new research. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that looked at how long Americans spend thinking about their next vacation. From researching destinations to going down travel-related rabbit holes on social media, results … Read more

Gen Z is going on vacation and taking meetings at bars, beach clubs — but not telling their bosses

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Gen Z is going on vacation and taking meetings at bars, beach clubs — but not telling their bosses

Gen Z workers are going on vacation, but “shhh”, it is a secret from their bosses. Montana, 29, went viral for sharing the moment her mate, who was holidaying with her in Bali, ended up on a work Zoom while a Balinese dance performance was happening in the background. “It is so loud! And so … Read more

Flight passengers are making ‘the gate escape’ in an attempt to avoid ‘poor airport experiences’

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Flight passengers are making ‘the gate escape’ in an attempt to avoid ‘poor airport experiences’

As travelers book holiday vacations for 2025, a new report reveals an emerging trend when it comes to airport travel. Booking.com has released its annual travel prediction list for 2025, and one trend, “the gate escape,” has people embracing enjoyable airport experiences. Booking.com’s website says, “2025 is set to be the year that the airport … Read more

Supermodel Georgina Cooper dead at 46 after ‘falling ill’ on vacation months after wedding

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Supermodel Georgina Cooper dead at 46 after ‘falling ill’ on vacation months after wedding

Georgina Cooper, the British supermodel who rose to fame in the 1990s and was known as London’s “original gap-toothed girl,” has died at the age of 46, The Post can confirm. A friend of fellow ’90s modeling icons like Kate Moss, Cooper passed away while vacationing on the Greek island of Kos only months after … Read more

How travel disruptions affected Americans last year

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How travel disruptions affected Americans last year

A new study has found seven in 10 Americans have had their travel plans go wrong within the past year. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who have traveled in the last 12 months found 46% have had flights delayed or canceled, 28% have lost their luggage, 15% have had their reservations changed without notice … Read more

Traveler reveals disturbing moment full-body massage on vacation went very wrong

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Traveler reveals disturbing moment full-body massage on vacation went very wrong

When Megan Pustetto tried to start a lighthearted conversation about massages online, it quickly became extremely depressing. The 32-year-old runs the successful podcast So Dramatic, an equally successful website, and is an expert at starting conversations. She’s also amassed more than 18,000 followers on her personal Instagram and has started a big conversation by sharing her … Read more

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s luxe $4.7M Portugal vacation compound slammed by priced-out locals: ‘Typical greed situation’

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s luxe .7M Portugal vacation compound slammed by priced-out locals: ‘Typical greed situation’

Portuguese locals are up in arms about a luxurious new vacation compound where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly snapped up a beachfront property. The Sussexes are said to have splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a lavish development near the small … Read more

40% of Americans pretend to be travel influencers on vacation, new survey says

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40% of Americans pretend to be travel influencers on vacation, new survey says

Two in five Americans pretend to be influencers on vacation (39%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 social media users found that these respondents would take vlog-style videos, post more than when not on vacation and caption their posts creatively. Most respondents see using social media when traveling as a good thing (58%) … Read more

I’ve been to 76 countries — skip these overrated nightmares, including one major US city

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I’ve been to 76 countries — skip these overrated nightmares, including one major US city

He doesn’t love LA. Los Angeles has been named of the worst places to travel on vacation, according to a well-traveled critic who has visited more than 76 countries. “No doubt, if you have big money you’ll have a great time, Daily Mail Travel Editor Mark Palmer sniffed in a swift takedown of the City … Read more

I got duped by an Airbnb listing — I was shocked when I saw what was under the sheets

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I got duped by an Airbnb listing — I was shocked when I saw what was under the sheets

Talk about hitting the “hey?!”.  After hours of traveling, most vacationers are eager to sink into a cushy mattress atop a cozy bed in a hotel room or rental home.  But, when it came time to pull back the sheets for some shut-eye, this tripper had to table the issue — literally.  A screenshot from the viral … Read more

Why get a snow globe or cheesy T-shirt on vacation when you can get a tattoo instead?

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Why get a snow globe or cheesy T-shirt on vacation when you can get a tattoo instead?

Forget all the kitschy travel mementos — the keychain keepsakes, snow globe souvenirs, commemorative tees or other tourist tchotchkes. Jetsetters are opting for a more permanent token from their trips: they’re getting inked, as “tattourism” is on the rise. Data from Hostel World found that more than 40% of adult vacationers under the age of 35 … Read more

Australian father dies on cruise ship during family vacation

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Australian father dies on cruise ship during family vacation

An Aussie father-of-two has died while on a cruise with his family overseas. Edward Langley was on holiday with his family when the cruise stopped over in Vanuatu. Langley reportedly “unexpectedly fell on the footpath”, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. The fundraiser, set up by a friend of Langley’s wife, … Read more

Here’s what ‘luxury’ vacation means to Americans who crave it — and here’s how to experience it

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Here’s what ‘luxury’ vacation means to Americans who crave it — and here’s how to experience it

A fifth of Americans feel like they have never experienced “luxury,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans asked respondents about their experience with luxury, especially when it comes to travel, and revealed 17% have never experienced something luxurious. But just because they haven’t experienced it yet doesn’t mean it’s out … Read more

Marylad, Delaware beaches on alert after hazardous materials wash ashore

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Marylad, Delaware beaches on alert after hazardous materials wash ashore

Several popular beaches along the Maryland and Delaware coast were closed to swimming after medical waste, including needles, washed ashore last week. Swimming was prohibited at beaches that included Ocean City, Maryland, and Fenwick Island, Delaware, and both state and federal beaches on Assateague Island, which is part of Maryland and Virginia. In a social … Read more

Mom defends letting baby sleep in shower during vacation: ‘Number one travel hack’

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Mom defends letting baby sleep in shower during vacation: ‘Number one travel hack’

“When we travel, our baby sleeps in the shower,” lifestyle influencer Chloe Molina begins a now-viral TikTok clip.  The 25-year-old mom-of-one quickly followed that up with, “Let me explain,” for all the commenters like me who were like, “HUH?” Mom defends “number one travel hack” “Yes our baby sleeps in a shower but he sleeps in a … Read more

My rude ex requested a refund from our vacation — here’s how I got revenge

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My rude ex requested a refund from our vacation — here’s how I got revenge

She paid up — but it was payback. When Marina Smith’s ex-boyfriend asked her to send through $446 she owed him for a vacation, the model and influencer decided to exact revenge. “Since he wanted it that way, I paid down to the last cent,” Smith, 34, cheekily told Need To Know. After the couple … Read more

Why prepping for a vacation feels like a job

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Why prepping for a vacation feels like a job

Going on vacation is a job in itself, according to a new study.  A recent survey of 2,000 American homeowners found that the average person has at least six tasks on their to-do list to get ready for vacation.  And near the top of the list were items like doing last-minute shopping (70%), cleaning the … Read more

The best excuse to take a vacation: Study reveals how travel slows aging

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The best excuse to take a vacation: Study reveals how travel slows aging

Dying to book your next trip? Then go ahead and live a little. Traveling can delay the aging process and improve physical and mental health, a new study published in the Journal of Travel Research found. Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia conducted the study believed to be the first-ever that applied the … Read more