Travelers want deals — here’s where to find them, says HotelPlanner CEO

It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research company, in a new report entitled “2023 Holiday Travel Trends,” summarized the year by stating: “leisure volume soared, airplanes were packed, and hotel bookings were high.” But heading into the year-end peak travel season, consumers are showing increased price … Read more

The best airlines in the world when flying goes wrong: See the list

Modern aircraft, comfortable seats and unflappably pleasant flight attendants. These are factors many rankings consider in determining the world’s best airlines. But they overlook a crucial element, according to the passenger rights company AirHelp — how airlines treat customers when problems occur. “We believe that an airline should be assessed not just by how they … Read more

50 Best Gifts For People Who Have Everything 2023: Unique Gifts

We all have that one person on our list that we struggle to find a thoughtful gift. We get it, shopping for gifts for people who have everything — including the latest and greatest — is a daunting task. But even a person who’s first to all the latest innovative skin-care trends or the most … Read more

46 Best Gifts for Teenage Girls That Are On-Trend 2023

Sourcing the best gifts for teenage girls is often an unexpected challenge. They can be super picky (as you once were, too) and it’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing trends they’re so seamlessly tuned into. Especially with TikTok crazes moving at lightning speed and what feels like a new influencer getting added to their roster … Read more

A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets come alive. But if visiting one Christmas market isn’t enough, a new cruise explores 20 markets in a single trip. Luxury river cruising company European Waterways‘ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” departs from Strasbourg, France and sails through … Read more

38 Best Nordstrom Gifts of 2023

There’s no shortage of gift guides this time of year, but hopping from place to place (even virtually) can be exhausting. That’s where our edit of the best Nordstrom gifts of 2023 comes in. As a true one-stop shop for all of your loved ones — from your best friend, sweet gran, and hard-to-shop-for mom … Read more

Holiday Health: 5 Strategies Doctors Use To Avoid Getting Sick

Over the next few weeks, millions of people — perhaps yourself included — will travel near and far to visit loved ones for the holiday season. And as holiday travel and gatherings ramp up, cases of respiratory illnesses, such as flu, COVID and RSV, are expected to soar. After all, these viruses spread best when … Read more