Where to Chill on the Cheap in the Caribbean

Dreaming of white sands, warm waters, and days spent snorkeling—without a hefty price tag? A Caribbean escape doesn't have to drain your wallet, so long as you plan smartly enough. The key? Maximize your time in the great outdoors, exploring public beaches and lush tropical rainforest trails, and look for charming seaside hotels with special offers or all-inclusive resorts with perks like free bicycle rentals, beach lounge chairs, or poolside cabanas. Off property, dive into authentic local cuisine at artisan markets, where meals come both fresh and affordable.

While many countries with 4-day work weeks have recently ended their pilot programs, places like Tokyo and Valencia, Spain are still experimenting with different ways to make the permanent long weekend a reality. Meanwhile, countries like Belgium and the UAE have legally legislated the 4-day work week for select government employees.

This year is going to be a big one for northern lights fans. According to NASA, the sun recently reached a peak in its 11-year solar cycle, which could continue into 2026—that means your chances of seeing the northern lights are better than ever in the coming months. Traveling to see them, however, can add up pretty quickly—but there are still places you can go without breaking the bank.

Over the last few years, lifestyle hotel acquisitions have been all the rage for some of the world's biggest hotel companies, including Hyatt and Hilton. Now, IHG is joining the fray with the acquisition of the "premium urban lifestyle" Ruby hotel brand from Germany-based Ruby SARL (Ruby Group).

Get ready Royal Caribbean fans: The next Icon Class cruise ship will sail the Mediterranean under a familiar name.

Legend of the Seas, the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, will launch in July 2026and spend its first summer cruising the Mediterranean. It will then journey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from where it will sail year-round to the Western and Southern Caribbean, the cruise line announced today.

Dominican airline Arajet will make its U.S. debut this spring with flights to Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, a key step in realizing its dream of building a Pan-American hub in Santo Domingo.

Flights have been grounded in Belgium today, leaving thousands of Europeans stranded.

Food and travel go hand-in-hand. When you get out and explore the world, you should taste all the flavors your new destination has to offer. However, the U.S. is a pretty big place with lots of diverse food offerings. So, to help you narrow down the best places to tickle your tastebuds in America, Clarify Capital created a list of the top food destinations in the country. 

Losing your luggage to the mysterious labyrinth of an airport baggage system is every flier's worst nightmare—especially when nobody at the airline can tell you where in the world it ended up. That's why many travelers have decided to take things into their own hands in recent years by attaching tracking devices like Apple AirTags to their checked luggage.

If you’re hoping to say "sea you real soon” to Captain Mickey or Minnie, Disney Cruise Line has exciting voyages on tap in 2026.

Marriott is getting ready to make a splash in the Dominican Republic: The world's first all-inclusive W resort is now taking reservations.