Looking to get away this Christmas, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to do so? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Not to worry, because KAYAK has released its Christmas travel trends covering the cheapest destinations to fly to from France, Germany and the UK, plus where hotel prices are…

As temperatures drop and autumn settles in, it’s the ideal time to explore European cities which seem made for cosy escapes. Think winding cobbled streets, historic cafés and canals lined with colourful leaves. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now, a new study of Reddit discussions has revealed the continent’s cosiest destinations for autumn…

On early Sunday morning, nearly 70 Mercedes-Benz SL convertibles lined the Alpine, New Jersey, boat basin against a picturesque Hudson River backdrop. In colors ranging from classic black to rare green, with soft and hard tops, the R129s, a luxury convertible produced from 1990 to 2002, drew proud owners who…

Ancient relics including an 800-year-old bloodstained bandage of St. Francis of Assisi have arrived in San Francisco for an ultra-rare public display. Two sacred Catholic relics — including a cloth stained with the blood of the 13th century saint and an Italo-Byzantine style painted panel that once covered his tomb — are…

United Airlines is adding a few new destinations to its friendly skies roster. The airline announced this week that it will add five new nonstop North American routes, with three serving cities north of the border. Of the new routes, three will be international expansions, and two will be domestic.…

For the past 33 years, the World Travel Awards has handed out gongs to the very best of the industry, from airlines and airports to hotels and destinations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With such a wide scope, the list of winners can get seriously lengthy – which is why we’ve combed through…

Polly may not wear a white coat, but she has excellent bedside manner. The Labrador Retriever recently visited an 8-year-old cancer patient at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), who began experiencing tremors after doctors removed their breathing tube and reduced their sedative medications. “When Polly was present in the…

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single male who’s happy with his life, with plenty of friends and family. My issue is what I endure during the holidays. Every year, I’m invited over to Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I look forward to seeing family that I only see once or twice a…

What was once seen as a niche hobby among nature lovers, birdwatching is now spreading its wings and becoming a popular reason for travel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its Hidden Trends List for 2026, published last November, GetYourGuide said that birdwatching is “having a moment” with #BirdTok videos going viral on…

A recent study conducted by Canadian researchers found a correlation between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of stroke and future memory problems in healthy adults. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to examine the brains of about 9,000 participants, the researchers discovered small areas of brain…