Neighbors of Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were stunned to learn the couple drowned Thursday after being sucked into a rip current while on vacation with their six kids in Florida. “It seems like a great relationship,” a friend of the Pennsylvania couple, Lauren Aldridge, told WPVI. “So, we are at a loss […]
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Just in time for vacation, this washable Vera Bradley duffel is 50% off
When it comes to travel, it’s no secret that suitcases are the stars of the show. And while they’re hard to beat for longer adventures, don’t overlook the charm of a chic, roomy duffel bag. Whether you’re hopping in the car for a quick beach weekend or rushing through the airport, sometimes a smaller bag […]
Pennsylvania couple drowns in rip current while on vacation with their kids in Florida
A Pennsylvania couple died on Thursday after they got caught in rip currents off a Florida beach. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida identified the couple as Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishart, 48. Warter and Wishart were vacationing on Hutchinson Island with their six teenage children when they got caught in a rip […]
Worst cities to plan a summer vacation to
As the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation. Over 200 million Americans are expected to travel to summer destinations either by road or air, with beaches and national parks emerging as popular choices. The group weighed several factors, including […]
6-year-old girl dies on family vacation after being struck by piece of badminton racket
A 6-year-old girl died on Wednesday after she was accidentally struck in the head by a broken badminton racket while on a family vacation in Maine, Maine State Police said, according to NBC News. The girl, identified as Lucy Morgan, was playing with her older brother in the front yard of a cottage in Limerick, […]
Doctors on vacation help save 15-year-old shark attack victim in Florida
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A group of medical professionals vacationing in Florida rushed to help a teen girl who was attacked by a shark on Friday. The incident happened at Rosemary Beach in Walton County. Two 15-year-old girls were in waist-deep water with some friends when they were attacked, the South Walton Fire District […]
Climate change can be vacation complication for visitors to Savannah, other coastal areas
Climate change cares little about convenience. Or your summer vacations. That’s why weather-related events fueled by a warming planet are impacting ― and in some cases, imperiling ― leisure travelers like never before. Visitors to Hawaii’s resort-rich island of Maui found that out late last summer when nature threw a climatological curveball. Isolated in the […]
6-year-old New Jersey girl dies in accident involving badminton racquet while on vacation
A 6-year-old girl died this week after succumbing to head trauma caused when the errant shaft of a badminton racquet struck her during a family vacation in Maine, police said. The girl, identified as Lucy Morgan of Stockholm, New Jersey, died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center in Portland following the noontime accident on June 1 […]
Which vacation rental platform is right for you?
Vacation rentals come in all layouts and sizes. But if you’re planning to book one, there’s a good chance you’ll do it on Airbnb or Vrbo. The two platforms are among the most popular options for travelers looking for lodging. Madeline List, a senior research analyst at Phocuswright who has studied the short-term rental industry, […]
Where to vacation if you’re trying to avoid hurricanes
The Caribbean is an enticing place to escape, especially if you’re searching for sunshine and warmth. Yet taking a jaunt there during the heart of hurricane season is always a bit of a risk that a major storm could crash your vacation plans. Some islands have fared better at dodging tropical systems than others. The […]