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As travelers book vacations seeking action, adventure and relaxation, there has been a growing number of people factoring in spirituality.
Spiritual trips prioritize mindfulness, faith and connecting with nature.
Away Holidays, a U.K.-based travel agency, found that searches for spiritual travel have increased by 57% in the past three months.
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The agency ranked major cities based on their attractions, parks, spas, yoga studios and wellness search trends.
Tokyo, Japan, took first place, given its 3,867 spiritual attractions, including iconic sites like the Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple.
The city also has 644 parks and 1,200 spas, according to Away Holidays.
“Tokyo is a bustling metropolis that seamlessly blends modernity with tradition. . . . Tokyo provides ample opportunities for relaxation,” the agency noted in a press release.
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Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets to firefighters and other first responders as a way to say thank you for their work in combating the deadly and destructive wildfires that ravaged the area for the last month.
Universal Studios Hollywood announced their “First Responder Heroes Ticket Offer” on Jan. 31.
“To thank those who assisted our community, all eligible active U.S.-based first responders can enjoy one complimentary general admission ticket and a 50% savings on up to three additional tickets, now through April 10, 2025,” said the park’s website.
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The offer is available to “eligible active U.S. based first responders at either a public or private agency/entity,” including paramedics/emergency medical technicians, firefighters, police officers/Sherriff’s deputies, and National Guard members, said Universal Studios Hollywood.
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This ski season, if you’re looking to hit the powder without breaking the bank, consider traveling to one of these affordable, wintry destinations.
Vacation rental site HomeToGo released its annual Ski Season Report, and the list singled out ski resorts with reduced rates on lift passes and accommodations, so you can have a ball on tighter finances.
“For this year’s annual HomeToGo Ski Season Report, we compiled a data-led, travel expert overview to give skiers inspiration of how to carve out a genuinely affordable ski vacation in several hot spots across the U.S.,” Jonas Upmann, HomeToGo spokesperson and travel expert, told Fox News Digital.
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As for the most affordable U.S. resorts for ski vacations in 2025, HomeToGo’s findings may (or may not) surprise you.
Gore Mountain near North Creek, New York, took the top spot for most affordable ski resorts with a total cost per day per person coming in just shy o..

Bioluminescent kayaking appears to be having a moment in the travel spotlight.
Whether the outdoor activity is bubbling up on your TikTok feed or a pal just returned from a bayside kayaking outing in, say, California or Puerto Rico, you might be curious to learn more about the natural phenomenon or even try it yourself.
In nature, bioluminescence refers to certain organisms like jellyfish, fireflies and plankton, which can emit a glowing light.
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When you’re on a so-called bioluminescent kayaking tour, each time you move your paddle, a fish swims below you or the kayak creates a ripple as you float along, the water’s surface takes on a mesmerizing blue hue.
Here are six evening kayaking tours to book for an experience that’s equal parts tranquil and ethereal.
Founded by Suki Waters, this Sonoma Coast outfitter will bring you where the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean commingle.
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As more flyers discuss pesky seat squatters on social media, one passenger claims he or she was falsely accused of attempting the travel trend.
Posted in the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, a user shared a story about becoming an “accidental” airplane seat squatter.
“When I went to row 29, someone was in my seat and showed her boarding pass, confirming it was her seat,” the post read.
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The user then called over the flight attendant (FA) and was reassigned to Comfort +.
“A few minutes later, a father and daughter walked up and the father said ‘you’re in one of our seats’ and I super nicely explained I was just given this seat by the FA, maybe there is a mixup,” the user went on to say.
“A different FA came over and loudly scolded me ‘WHO told you you can sit there?!? Your ticket doesn’t even say comfort+!!!’” the user wrote.
The user said the situation was explained to another flight..

A new study revealed which states in America are the best and worst places to drive in, and the top spot may (or may not) surprise you.
WalletHub released its 2025 report after conducting research across all 50 states. States were ranked in key dimensions: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure rank, safety rank, plus access to vehicles and maintenance rank.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said that owning a car can be expensive if you’re not in the right location.
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“On top of having pricey gas, maintenance and insurance expenses, some states can hurt you even more financially with excessive traffic congestion, which wastes both your fuel and your productivity,” Lupo said in a press release.
Lupo added, “The best states to drive in are ones that are relatively rural, with smaller populations, a low cost of living, well-maintained roads and safe motorists.”
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The mystery behind a viral prank has been unveiled after sparking a controversy in Bend, Oregon.
Locals in the community began spotting googly eyes plastered onto different sculptures around the city.
In December, City of Bend officials took to Facebook to ward off whoever was behind the prank.
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“We love our roundabout art in Bend, so let’s do our part to take care of it.​ While the googly eyes placed on the various art pieces around town might give you a chuckle, it costs money to remove them with care to not damage the art,” the post read.
The man behind the googly eyes, Jeff Keith, spoke with the Associated Press (AP), revealing that he used duct tape to attach the eyes to the sculptures.
Keith is the founder of Guardian Group, which is a local non-profit that works to combat human trafficking.
“I think the biggest thing is, for me, just to get a laugh…When I come up on these roundabouts and I see famili..

A teenager is hoping to travel around as much of the world as she can before she completely loses her eyesight.
Tilly Hayward, 17, has been diagnosed with a rare genetic eye disease and eventually will go blind, news agency SWNS reported.
Stargardt disease is an inherited genetic condition. Affecting one in 10,000 people, it occurs when fatty material builds up on the macula, the part of the retina needed for central vision.
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Most people with the condition retain their peripheral vision, so they won’t lose their sight completely. Yet last November, Hayward, of Peterborough, England, learned that her peripheral vision was deteriorating and that she would go blind.
“The news has put into perspective that life is short,” she said.
Hayward said she doesn’t know how much time she has before she loses her vision, and she has launched a fundraiser to help her see the world.
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As Super Bowl LIX nears, Americans are getting ready to root for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, with some traveling to “The Big Easy.”
The championship game will take place at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome with a capacity of 83,000 spectators, according to Reuters.
More than 25 hotels are fully booked from Saturday Feb. 8, to Monday, Feb. 10, according to Hotels.com search results — and even budget-friendly stays are costing Chiefs and Eagles fans a pretty penny.
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A Motel 6 located in the downtown area of New Orleans is charging $505 to stay in a standard room on Feb. 8 — the night before Super Bowl Sunday — and $456 to stay the night of the Super Bowl, according to Hotels.com search results.
A limited number of rooms are available.
In comparison, prices at the same Motel 6 will plummet to $90 per night on Monday, Feb. 10, the day after the Super Bowl.
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