Simone Biles is blocking out the naysayers while in vacation mode. The 11-time Olympic medalist clapped back at an Instagram comment, questioning why Biles is on vacation in Belize with husband, Colts safety Jonathan Owens, after enduring a near-death health scare in the beginning of June. “Almost died but look at these traveling selfies,” the … Read more
A little over a week following Simone Biles’ major health scare, the Olympic gymnast still doesn’t want to dive into the incident just yet. The 29-year-old responded to a fan Sunday who called her out for not sharing more information in a comment on an Instagram video detailing her upcoming trip to Belize. “Never got … Read more
Travel cancellations are looming amid jet fuel shortages from the ongoing Middle East conflict, potentially leaving some vacationers stranded without recourse — that is, if they overlooked the search for the right insurance policy. As the cost of fuel increased 78% from a year ago to an astonishing $6.5 billion in April, airline forecasters have … Read more
Vacationers seeking swanky peace would be wise to look to the far east. With summertime escapes ranking high on the priority list for most work-worn folks, Tripadvisor’s new “World’s Top 10 Hotels of 2026” ranking reveals the best, most serene accommodations for travelers hoping to take a luxe load off. Meanwhile, 37% of US residents … Read more
San Diego’s crippling tax on vacation homeowners has spectacularly backfires as it emerges it is losing around $10 million per year. Hundreds of short-term rental property owners are simply not paying the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The tax, which ranges from 8% to 13.75% and impacts platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, applies to stays of … Read more
This summer, Americans are trading international itineraries and Aperol spritzes on the Amalfi Coast for all-American road trips, national parks, and nostalgic stateside escapes. Travel experts say rising costs, economic uncertainty and soaring airfare are pushing more Americans to trade big international vacations for shorter, easier getaways closer to home this summer. “Compared to last … Read more
A family said their vacation became a nightmare when they arrived and found out their hotel was a construction site. Scott Edward, 36, was set to go on a sunny family vacation with his wife Katie and children Freddy and Alexandra — but the trip turned traumatic, complete with food poisoning and electric shock. “No … 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
The dream of chic Italian travel is basically crowd control at this point. Summer has barely begun, and already mobs of eager tourists pack shoulder to shoulder, squeezing through narrow streets in Positano, crowding train platforms in Cinque Terre with large backpacks, and congregating aimlessly around fountains in Rome, in what some critics have referred … Read more
Fresh off his Rookie of the Year award, Dallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg made things Instagram official with girlfriend, Duke women’s basketball center Ari Roberson, on Thursday. Flagg, who led Duke to the Final Four last March before Dallas took him first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, shared a snapshot of the pair kissing while in … Read more
Fresno was once declared “The City Addicted to Crystal Meth” in a 2009 documentary — but now, somehow, it’s landed on a new list of America’s best summer vacation destinations. The much-trolled California metro ranked No. 84 overall in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best Summer Travel Destinations” rankings, beating out several better-known areas across the country despite … Read more
Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer, with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37% will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to … Read more
Off the heels of an award-winning rookie season, Cooper Flagg has put his feet up on vacation and has seemingly hard-launched a relationship. New pictures on Instagram showed the Mavericks star and Duke women’s basketball center Arianna Roberson having fun in the sun. While the two did not share pictures of one another on Instagram, … Read more
An Australian tourist has been left fighting for life after suffering a catastrophic accident while on a dream holiday in Bali. Brisbane woman Luca Loveday had been excited to spend some time on the Indonesian holiday island with her best friend, enjoying some much-needed relaxation and sunshine. The 29-year-old was just a few days into … Read more
La dolce vita no longer. The iconic Amalfi Coast continues to be mobbed by tourists and cruise ship passengers, and their sneakered, camera-toting masses are blocking village streets, forcing outraged locals to barricade themselves in their homes. Just south of Naples, the postcard towns along Italy’s Amalfi Coast have long been destinations for those seeking … Read more
Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and surging fuel costs, your vacation could increase in price even after you’ve paid or be canceled outright. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on Feb. 28. Fuel routes have also been disrupted, and airlines and cruise ships alike are adapting by increasing prices, … Read more
Summer travel is right around the corner — and it won’t be cheap. Having to deal with the challenging reality of rising fees and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices soar, travelers are scrambling to figure out where they can book a vacation this summer without it costing an arm and a leg. While … Read more
A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. … Read more
Having a vacation to look forward to is one of life’s greatest pleasures — especially if it’s one that involves palm trees, sand and some warm weather. Unfortunately for one couple, they found out at the last minute that their Virgin Voyages cruise was being rerouted from warm Bermuda to chilly Canada, of all places. … Read more
Booking.com phishers could be invading your inbox. The travel and hotel reservation platform notified customers this past week that their personal information, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details, may have been compromised in the breach, according to posts on social media. “We’re writing to inform you that unauthorized third parties may … Read more