Raising elitist little ones simply won’t fly with this Upper East Side mama. When cruising the friendly skies with her brood in tow, Lia, a lawyer and married mother of two, doesn’t treat her tots to first-class seating nor private plane exclusivity. But her aversion to spoiling the kids with luxe traveling accommodations isn’t about barring them … Read more
A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more
A major cruise line is officially going adults-only, joining a growing group of brands betting that travelers are seeking tranquility over kid-friendly activities. Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based company that operates eight luxury ships sailing across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, announced this month it will begin welcoming only guests age 18 and … Read more
Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more
Do you know what kind of traveler you are? Chances are, you fit into just one of five major travel personas, according to a new study. The new poll of 2,000 U.S. travelers identified that most people assume a travel persona when taking trips, all based on what they like to do on vacation. Commissioned … Read more
Girls’ trips are growing up — and this time, they’re trading hangovers for hormone help. At Miraval Arizona, female guests are offered programming designed to help them navigate the menopause transition in the pampered setting of a luxury resort. “It’s an opportunity to tune into not only how we survive this stage, but also how … Read more
These ships are cruising to a victory. Cruise reviews site Cruise Critic has released its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, finding that Virgin Voyages led the flotilla when it came to pleasure boating on the high seas. Embarking on a maritime getaway has never been more popular. “The growth of the cruise industry is astounding — … Read more
They’re moody and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky — they’re altogether ooky: teens in the family. If you thought entertaining your tiny tot on a family vacation was fraught, then beware the raging hormones of a teen traveler. Resorts and hotels worldwide are replete with clubs, events and programs for little kids, while few even … Read more
Looking for a quick escape that feels like a break? According to LateRooms’ new Easy Breaks Index, the best stress-free city to visit right now may not even be on your radar. The index compared 50 popular European cities by flight time, airport-transfer cost and duration, average hotel prices, and how travelers rated each city’s … 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
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
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
By now, parents like Tarah Chieffi are used to the news delivered each year in October, sure as the changing leaves but not nearly so welcome: Disney is raising prices on tickets to its beloved theme parks for 2026, in some cases to more than $200 per day, per park. A mother of three, Chieffi, … Read more
The US State Department issued a revised travel advisory pertaining to the Republic of the Maldives Oct. 7. “Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism,” the Level 2 travel warning notes. The advisory indicates that “terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.” Tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls and local government … Read more
A tourist believes she was scammed at a popular Las Vegas hotel after she was hit with a $224 bill for using a power outlet in her room. Sharina Butler, who is from the Bahamas, traveled to Sin City for vacation and stayed at the Paris Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in August, when … Read more
A new procedure for all incoming visitors has been launched in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus security. Travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a “digital arrival” card (TWAC) three days in advance of their trips, according to the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration … 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
A Royal Caribbean cruise vacationer who has championed the sea for most of his retirement isn’t letting his current journey, spoiled by a nasty bout of norovirus running rampant on the ship, deter him from planning a 26th trip. Bob Pettit, 87, is one of nearly 100 passengers aboard the Royal Caribbean International ship Serenade … Read more
For some adults, their hobby is fantasy football. For others, it is Broadway shows, day-trading or maybe pickleball. But for another passionate group of Americans — with or without kids of their own — it’s all about Disney. A recent article labeled Disney enthusiasts “the most hated group online” and such criticism often comes with viral … Read more
Talk about being bitten by the travel bug. A newlywed’s honeymoon took a terrifying turn when insect bites triggered an “insane reaction” that left her legs and feet covered in pus-filled blisters so painful she could barely walk. “It’s going to terrify me every time I go away from now on!” Tiktoker @thelifeofzo_ admitted in … Read more