Fly high at these airport hotels. Skytrax revealed the world’s best airport hotels for 2026 as part of their World Airport Awards — and a swanky NYC airport hotel made the top five. The Airport Hotel Awards are based on guest surveys which looked at hotel standards such as overall hotel experience, access to and … Read more
Even for Australians, the island of Tasmania is obscure. For Americans, it’s frightfully far-fetched. Its capital, Hobart, is known as the gateway to Antarctica, and that should give you some idea of its place in the world, a good deal farther south than Cape Town. “People want to go to areas that feel remote and … Read more
They put her under blouse arrest. A Brazilian influencer claimed she was reprimanded by staff at Disney World after guests flagged what she billed as a fairly modest outfit. “I didn’t think it would cause this kind of reaction,” Marina Smith, 27, told Newsflash of getting busted by the Orlando-based amusement park’s fashion police. The buxom … Read more
The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up. Pharmaceutical companies in India will get the green light this weekend to start selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, with several other countries set to follow in the months ahead. The move is expected to unleash a wave of cheaper alternatives, dramatically widening … Read more
People the world over are hot for hentai. Hentai, a form of animated pornography, has been the top search term on Pornhub for the past several years, claiming the No.1 spot in 2024 and 2025, according to the NSFW site. Further, searches for the term have increased 8% over the past half-decade, suggesting an ever-expanding … Read more
Red, white and feeling blue. Turns out that Gen Zers aren’t universally unhappy — they’re just sullen in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Outside those four countries, people under 25 reported increasing feelings of happiness over the last decade, according to the 14th edition of the World Happiness Report, released Wednesday. Gen Zers … Read more
The Big Apple is the No. 1 food destination in the US, according to a perplexing new survey from SIXT, a premium car-service provider based in Germany. But New York City ranked a middling No. 7 in the world, behind Tokyo, Paris, Osaka, Porto, London and Seoul. Can we really be a lesser food town than Porto? The … Read more
One in three people believe the world will end within their lifetime, reveals new research. The study shows apocalyptic beliefs are no longer confined to the fringes of society – and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats, say scientists. Study lead author said Dr. Matthew Billet said: “Belief in the end of the … Read more
The woman who was once dubbed the “most beautiful girl in the world” has announced some major personal news. Thylane Blondeau, 24, first rose to worldwide attention in 2006 after she graced the cover of Vogue Enfants, a version of the magazine focused specifically on children’s fashion. Her cover shot earned her the title of “the most … Read more
They’re the talk of the front row. It was a sighting that had the fashion world agog — billionairess Lauren Sanchez-Bezos caught walking into the Christian Dior couture show in Paris in January, uber-stylist to the stars Law Roach at her side. The appearance of the unlikely twosome together, the bust-flaunting Sanchez-Bezos dressed in demure … Read more
The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies. There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more
For most, affordability is a deciding factor when planning travel — and Expedia has those folks covered. New data from the travel search engine revealed the most budget-friendly domestic and international destinations for 2026, with hotel stays under $150 a night. In the U.S., the list focuses more on smaller cities and secondary hubs where … Read more
The city that never sleeps has a new favorite caffeine cafe. A coffee shop in NYC’s West Village was just named one of the best in the world according to the newly released World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list. Arcane Estate Coffee, a Panama-focused cafe on Cornelia Street, was ranked No. 12 on the list … Read more
For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze. Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more
Following an operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” a revolt broke out in Mexico by cartel members — causing chaos across popular tourist areas in the country Sunday. The US State Department has issued shelter in place orders while airlines have canceled flights due to ongoing … Read more
New Airbnb hosts could score big this summer. With the FIFA World Cup coming up in June, millions of people from all over the world will be making plans to attend the biggest sporting event. New data from Airbnb shows that the demand for stays during the World Cup is surging, with searches for host … Read more
Walt Disney World has always prided itself on its spotless upkeep — but a growing horde of tourists has made it harder to maintain the park’s pristine condition. One popular ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom has fallen victim to the constant crowds of guests and tourists, long wait times and people treating the theme parks … Read more
Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as … Read more
John Harbaugh gave a sweet nod to his wife Ingrid during his introductory press conference as the head coach of the Giants on Tuesday. The Super Bowl-winning coach, who sported a blue suit and red tie, introduced his wife and joked that she didn’t have to join him on the stage. “Ingrid is ready to … Read more
Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing at London’s Royal Opera House — because, of all things, the pay is too low. “I don’t know how you do it,” the tenor recently told BBC Radio 3. In the same interview, he revealed that he won’t bother singing at the Metropolitan Opera anymore, either, though that’s about … Read more