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Jennifer Allen

Reading retreats grow as travelers trade adventure for quiet time with books

Book-centered getaways gain attention as more Americans look for trips built around rest, with about 57% saying they are interested in a reading retreat. Set in countryside lodges, coastal inns or mountain cabins, these stays give guests time to open a book and settle in, without the pressure to

Hotel etiquette returns to the spotlight as travel crowds test patience

Vacation is supposed to mean rest, but hotel stays are getting noisier by the night. With more than 100 million Americans planning to travel with family each year, slamming doors, early alarms and crowded shared areas turn routine stays into a test of patience. As demand grows, etiquette is no

Easter candy favorites return as spring holiday approaches

Pastel candy aisles fill up as Easter approaches, with basket stuffers and egg-hunt staples moving back to front-of-store displays across the country. Candy remains one of the most common Easter purchases in the United States, so retailers give it prominent space each spring. As households prepare for

Rising restaurant prices put diners’ habits under new scrutiny

Menu prices continued to rise in February across both full-service and limited-service restaurants. Over the past year, prices have climbed 4.6% at full-service locations and 3.2% at limited-service spots. Operators cite higher costs for food, labor and daily operations as key drivers behind these

The boat trip destinations everyone is booking for 2026

Sun-soaked Mediterranean boat trips dominate 2026 bookings as travelers choose crystal-clear open water over crowded beaches. Greek harbors, sun-bleached Italian ports and hidden Croatian bays lead the latest rankings, offering quick access to island-hopping routes across turquoise coastlines. The surge reveals something simple: travelers would rather

Bleisure travel continues to reshape the business trip

Business travel no longer ends when meetings do. Across the United States, conference attendees increasingly add personal time to work trips, turning what once looked like a quick flight in and out into a long weekend or short getaway built around a few days of meetings. The shift toward “bleisure

Glowcations replace traditional spa trips as beauty-focused travel surges

Suitcases now leave room for serums and sheet masks, as glowcations, a travel trend centered on skincare and beauty treatments, appear on travel plans. The interest in the concept is rising among younger travelers, with about 38% of Gen Z planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while