Former Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is not afraid to show off her confidence and style. In a Nov. 21 Instagram post, the 38-year-old model shared photos from her recent vacation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the caption, “Rio you stole my heart! ❤️.” Many of the photos show Huntington-Whiteley in a white one-piece swimsuit with … Read more
They’ve got nos in different area codes. Fodor’s has released its 2026 “No List,” highlighting destinations where tourism is “placing unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities.” The travel company stressed that the No List is not a call for a boycott, but rather a gentle reminder to give specific hotspots a break from … Read more
There’s a more intelligent way to make travel plans. Integrating artificial intelligence is the future of travel and tourism, but a new Beach.com survey revealed that while adoption of AI for travel planning is high, trust and confidence in the system remain low. According to the survey of over 1,000 US travelers, 77% of Americans said … Read more
Tennis players Anastasia Potapova and Tallon Griekspoor appear to be enjoying a vacation together in the Maldives, according to recent Instagram posts. Both athletes shared a slew of photos and videos this week, which many noticed include similar settings and activities. One blurry snapshot shared by Potapova shows her and another man’s reflection in a … Read more
Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt is enjoying some R&R in Hawaii, as seen in photos she shared Tuesday on Instagram. The daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt looked stunning, modeling a bikini by Venus in the print Very Cherry. “The sea reminds me — life is sweet, but never without its pits. And somehow, that’s what … Read more
Barcelona’s infamous bar-hopping tours are now officially off the menu. The Spanish party hotspot has forbidden pub crawls citywide, banning the promotion, organization, or running of any kind of guided drinking tour — all day, every day for at least the next four years. City officials say the move aims to “ensure peaceful coexistence, safeguard … Read more
Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Amy,” who shows in 4-H, decided to take her stepdad’s last name when appearing at the fair. Our son, her father, is a big part of her life. This is the second year in a row she has done this, and it hurts me and my husband deeply. Her mother, stepdad … Read more
Across the U.S., travelers are checking into spooky hotels that once held inmates, soldiers and even cult members. As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats. Paranormal tours and repurposed spaces built on old bones draw … Read more
If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene. Anguilla, a British overseas territory just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin Islands, was named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a 2025 ranking from … Read more
The British government recently added eight countries to its list of travel warnings related to the risk of methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned that tourists visiting Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia and Uganda may face a risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or contaminated … Read more
A boss’s text demanding work from a vacationing employee has gone viral, sparking debate about workplace boundaries. Workplace expert Ben Askins has gained a cult following on social media by sharing anonymous text message exchanges between bosses and workers. Askins shared a recent exchange in which a boss messaged a worker, demanding help even though … Read more
Forget the golden foliage of the Catskills or the cozy cottages of the Adirondacks, the trendiest fall getaway near New York City is…New Haven, Connecticut? According to Skyscanner’s annual Travel Trends report, the New England town is one of the places with the biggest increase in searches over the past 12 months — and the … Read more
There’s little that lifts spirits more than taking a vacation — and one study showed that some destinations do it better than others. BookRetreats.com recently released its Holiday Happiness Index, which combined science and data to find the holiday destinations that make people feel their best. Research shows that people are no longer traveling just … Read more
Paul Skenes’ European getaway with girlfriend Olivia “Livvy” Dunne hasn’t been without a few bumps — literally. In a video shared Saturday on TikTok, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star chronicled door frame troubles the towering Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher encountered overseas. “POV: your bf is 6’7 in Europe,” Dunne captioned the clip, which showed Skenes … Read more
Last fall, His Majesty Mohammed VI opened Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, an ultraluxurious palace resort on the Moroccan riviera. The property is the third in the monarch’s hotel portfolio, joining the award-winning Royal Mansour Marrakech, an opulent 53-riad retreat that ranks as one of the finest hotels in the world, and the new Royal Mansour … Read more
The secret to family vacation bliss? Getting everyone in the family involved in the planning process — kids included. New research shows that kids are asking for a bigger voice when it comes to planning family vacations — with 86% admitting they want more of a say in the process. And with parents admitting planning … Read more
One in three Americans is embracing “repeat traveling,” preferring to return to the same vacation destination year after year. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers delved into vacation habits and found a surprising trend: many Americans are opting for the comfort of familiarity over the excitement of new destinations. Thirty percent of respondents return … Read more
They’re saying R.I.P. on the high seas. Smooth sailing isn’t guaranteed while vacationing on a luxury cruise liner. And in times of sudden crisis — such as a death aboard the boat — crew members communicate using a set of cryptic codes, discreetly conveying the unfortunate information to one another to avoid passenger panic, so … Read more
It’s official: budgets and calories don’t count, and you’re not obligated to respond to messages while on vacation. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that when it comes to vacation, the usual rules go out the window — budgets don’t exist (56%), calories don’t count (47%), and there’s zero pressure to watch the news … Read more