Your Peptides Cleared TSA. That Doesn’t Mean They Can Clear Customs.

By Jeff Colhoun, September 5, 2026

The wellness industry has developed a growing fascination with small vials and big promises. Peptides are promoted online for weight loss, muscle growth, injury recovery and anti-aging, while regulators in several countries report increasing imports, sales or use of unapproved products. For any...

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Power Trip: New Airline Power Bank Rules for 2026

By Jeff Colhoun, August 21, 2026

Airlines are tightening power bank rules in 2026, and the days of tossing any portable charger into your carry-on without a second thought are over.The safest plain-English approach for 2026 is simple: carry no more than two clearly labeled power banks, keep them in the cabin, and do not recharge th...

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Where to Travel in September 2026: Best Shoulder-Season Destinations

By Jeff Colhoun, August 5, 2026

The airport empties out after Labor Day. Hotel rates drop. Restaurant tables open up. And that perfect weather you paid a fortune for in July? It's still here in September, just without the crowds and the eye-watering price tags. If you've been watching airfare alerts and clicking through hotel sear...

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15 Best Beaches to Visit in December 2026: Your Plan-Ahead Guide

By Jeff Colhoun, August 1, 2026

If you're already thinking about beach season in December 2026, you're not early—you're smart. Here's why: December is peak beach weather in tropical and subtropical zones around the world. The Caribbean hits its sweet spot, with dry skies and zero hurricane risk. Thailand's Andaman coast shines wit...

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The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Road Trip: Coast to Coast in 2026

By Jennifer Wilmington, July 16, 2026

There's a statistic that caught me off guard last year: 58% of travelers now say they'd rather bring their dog on a long trip than a human friend. At first, I laughed. Then I thought about my last few road trips—the one where my buddy complained about my Spotify choices for six hours straight, and t...

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Bali is Cracking Down on Influencers With Tourist Visas

By Mariana Torres, June 14, 2026

The message came in at 2:47 a.m., which should have been my first clue that something was very wrong. "They're checking cameras at Finns Beach Club. Two photographers already taken to immigration." Then another: "Did you hear about the raids in Seminyak?" And finally, the one that made my stomach dr...

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Who Owns Little St James Island

By , June 4, 2026

Little St James is a small private island located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, roughly one mile southeast of St. Thomas. Covering approximately 70 to 78 acres, the island sits between St. Thomas and Great St. James and is part of the East End subdistrict of St. Thomas. It is entirely privately owned ...

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How to Get to Little Saint James Island

By , June 4, 2026

Little Saint James is a privately owned island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, located off the coast of St. Thomas. Unlike public Caribbean destinations, it has no ferry service, public dock, or scheduled transport, and it is not open to visitors. Historically, access was by private boat or helicopter f...

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