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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

Mom’s vacation ruined by stranger’s ‘gross’ habit at hotel pool: ‘Entitlement at its worst’

Mom’s vacation ruined by stranger’s ‘gross’ habit at hotel pool: ‘Entitlement at its worst’

Imagine settling into your well-deserved family vacation, by the resort pool, enjoying the splashing sound and laughter of your children and other relaxed vacationers. Then imagine hearing a clicking sound that sounds oddly familiar while you take a sip of your cocktail. The clicking sound of … wait … are they … NAIL CLIPPERS?! For … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo gets handsy with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in steamy yacht vacation photos

Cristiano Ronaldo gets handsy with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in steamy yacht vacation photos

It’s safe to say Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez, are enjoying their lavish vacation in Saint-Tropez. The Portuguese soccer star, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, and the influencer took a dip in the French Riviera on Saturday, as seen in new photos. One photo showed Ronaldo grabbing Rodríguez’s butt while she … Read more

Chevy Chase and Christie Brinkley reunite 41 years after ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’: ‘Perhaps a sequel?’

Chevy Chase and Christie Brinkley reunite 41 years after ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’: ‘Perhaps a sequel?’

They’re the hap-hap-happiest! On Monday, Christie Brinkley and Chevy Chase reunited 41 years after they hit the open road in 1983’s “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Brinkley, 70, took to Instagram to share a slew of car selfies of herself and Chase, 80. “Vacation is always over too soon! @chevychase,” Brinkley captioned her post. Chevy Chase and … Read more

One in four Americans feel bored by their life: survey

One in four Americans feel bored by their life: survey

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

Miranda Lambert pokes fun at Italian statue with obscene gesture during European vacation with husband

Miranda Lambert pokes fun at Italian statue with obscene gesture during European vacation with husband

Miranda Lambert is all about the fun and games.  On Wednesday, the “Wranglers” crooner shared a series of photos detailing her trip to Italy with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. However, fans were quick to point out one snapshot in particular that shows Lambert making an obscene gesture towards a statue.  “You’re probably gonna get banned from Instagram,” … Read more

Who’s under the most pressure to get fit for vacation?

Who’s under the most pressure to get fit for vacation?

Fifty-one percent of Gen Z Americans feel pressure to get in shape for vacations, according to new research.  Summer vacations offer the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, create memories and enjoy much-needed rest and relaxation.  However, the ever-growing popularity of social media—combined with a fear of judgment from others—can cause … Read more

I got a free staycation in Italy thanks to American Airlines — and I even made $3,600

I got a free staycation in Italy thanks to American Airlines — and I even made ,600

Mamma mia! A Philadelphia woman having the time of her life in Naples, Italy was able to extend the dream trip for free thanks to airline overbookings. Susan Berry, a 36-year-old photographer, was told that American Airlines not only oversold on her planned August 4 return flight but had done so on the route for … Read more

Gen Z, millennials are no longer relaxing while on vacation: here’s why

Gen Z, millennials are no longer relaxing while on vacation: here’s why

Younger Americans think relaxing on vacation is overrated, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel (evenly split by generation) looked at how people of different ages vacation and found both Gen X (51%) and baby boomers (57%) prioritize relaxation when traveling; whereas, Gen Z (54%) and millennials (45%) are more interested … Read more

Millennial moms-to-be are throwing ‘hatchelorette’ parties — one last fling before the baby arrives: ‘Needed my girls’

Millennial moms-to-be are throwing ‘hatchelorette’ parties — one last fling before the baby arrives: ‘Needed my girls’

Expectant girls just wanna have fun. From bestiemoons to bachelorette trips, it can feel like every major event in a woman’s life has now been turned into an excuse to book a getaway with friends. The latest one? Being pregnant. And no, this isn’t a babymoon, otherwise known as a relaxing or romantic rendezvous enjoyed … Read more