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These off-the-beaten-path European cities just became America’s hottest summer travel destinations, according to Google Flights

Europe’s blockbuster summer cities are about to turn into a giant open-air waiting line again, and many Americans already swerve away from the chaos. Google Flights search trends show travelers increasingly building trips around smaller European cities where harbor walks, old-town cafes and regional food scenes come

$5 cookies and gourmet ice cream still considered essential in 2026

A $5 cookie and a late-night scoop of gourmet ice cream still attract long lines in 2026, even as many consumers cut back on restaurant spending. Smaller indulgences have settled into everyday spending habits, with many people skipping the $25 lunch or a night out in favor of quick

Fast food was supposed to be the cheap option. So why does it cost so much now?

When McDonald’s rolled out its McValue Menu nationwide on April 21, the company called it a win for affordability. The new platform offers sandwiches and sides for under $3, a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, and combo options including a $5 McChicken Meal Deal and a $6 McDouble Meal Deal.

Art is everywhere in Hong Kong, even on the planes

Over the past two decades, Hong Kong has quietly transformed itself into the world’s third-largest art market. In 2025, it trailed only New York and London in terms of auction sales. This new identity expands its traditional reputation as a financial hub into one of a cultural powerhouse

Celebrity Solstice’s refresh focused on something most cruise ships overlook

Celebrity Cruises invested more than $250 million in modernizing its Solstice Series ships, beginning with Celebrity Solstice, and after spending a week onboard in Alaska, it became pretty obvious why this redesign works so well there. Alaska passengers use a ship differently from Caribbean travelers. Instead of parking themselves beside

More Americans are flying to Mexico City for one thing, and it’s not the city’s history

Mexico City’s food scene draws growing attention from American travelers as restaurant searches climb to record highs and visitors increasingly plan entire trips around where they want to eat. Travelers who once built Mexico itineraries around beaches or resorts now book flights for restaurant reservations, market visits and neighborhood

Breakfast flavors move onto dessert menus as comfort foods continue evolving

Breakfast flavors increasingly appear in desserts and frozen treats as restaurants and food brands expand familiar morning foods into new categories in 2026. Maple, cereal milk, cinnamon cereal and donut-inspired flavors now show up far beyond the breakfast menu, appearing in ice cream, shakes and limited-time dessert launches.