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Booking a trip in 2026 means watching your inbox fill up with a strange mix of receipts, hotel reminders, password resets and at least one email vaguely insisting something is wrong. That last one might not actually be from the hotel. A new report from cybersecurity company McAfee found that fake booking confirmations and travel updates are among the travel scams Americans say they’re most likely to fall for ahead of summer vacation season . The messages can look surprisingly real, sometimes copying the exact logos and layouts of airlines, hotels and booking sites. Common examples include: A “your reservation needs verification” email A text claiming your flight time or gate just changed A hotel notice saying your payment failed A warning that your booking will be canceled in minutes if you don’t “act now” The goal is simple. Panic the traveler just enough to make them click first and think later. According to the report, 38% of travelers say they...

Barry Williams was 14 when The Brady Bunch turned him into everyone’s big brother, a job that came with bell-bottoms and the very analog version of going viral. “We went from being who we were in our lives and then doing something that we all enjoyed doing, but was professional and focused and concentrated, and then went out into public,” the ’70s teen idol told Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan on the May 20 episode of The Magnificent Others . “And our lives were changed dramatically by that, because that’s a very profound experience to assimilate with growing up and being a teenager.” At its peak, The Brady Bunch was pulling up to 45 million viewers a week, which is the kind of number that makes today’s streaming charts blink twice. Netflix’s No. 1 global show last week, The Roast of Kevin Hart , drew 13.5 million views. Different era, different metric—but still. Williams and the rest of the Brady clan had blockbuster...

As spring sunlight stretches across alpine ridgelines and coastal trails alike, America’s outdoor season is shifting into high gear. Hikers are dusting off trekking poles, paddlers are returning to winding rivers and national parks are once again filling with travelers eager for fresh air and long trail days. But according to a new report from mountain apparel company Kühl, the best adventure destinations aren’t always the states with the biggest mountains or the most famous wilderness areas. Instead, accessibility, trail density and year-round usability are reshaping what it means to be an outdoor haven in 2026. The rankings reveal a few surprising standouts—including a tiny Northeastern state typically not associated with the outdoors outranking more famous adventure destinations like Colorado. As a full-time travel writer and guidebook author who’s had the pleasure of visiting all 50 states at least once, I’m happy to share these report results wi...

There’s something undeniably satisfying about the revenge outfit. You know the one: the look you pull out when you want to walk into a room and let your ex, your former boss or honestly anyone who underestimated you know, without saying a single word, that you’re doing just fine. It’s why the idea of the revenge dress has stuck around for decades, from Princess Diana’s now-iconic little black dress to the countless post-breakup outfits many of us have strategically worn to a random run-in we hoped might happen. It’s petty, maybe. But it’s also kind of awesome. Lately, though, that same energy has moved beyond your closet and straight to your makeup bag. There’s a new revenge trend taking over, and it has nothing to do with finding the perfect dress. It’s a beauty move—one I’ve tried myself and absolutely love! Read on to find out what everyone’s calling the new revenge dress, plus a step-by-step tutorial on how to do it ...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to marry a prince? It all looks like a fairy tale in Netflix movies … but in real life, well, reality kicks in. And we’re not just talking about the tons of royal dress code rules you have to follow once you’re officially part of “The Firm.” Or the millions of royal fans around the world who watch and love (or judge) your every step. It actually all starts way before you’ve made it to the altar. Take the engagement ring. It’s not simply a pretty piece a prince picks out and hopes his bride-to-be will love. Even if the couple chooses the ring together, there’s a lot more behind it. And sometimes, it seems, the engagement ring can leave a future princess cringing. According to a royal insider, one bride even went as far as to call hers gaudy! So what’s the story behind this ring that didn’t leave the best first impression? Read on to find out. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s...

Spirit was the airline everyone swore they’d never fly again, right up until they saw that $42 ticket and suddenly didn’t mind packing one backpack and a little patience. As flight prices kept climbing, Spirit Airlines became the go-to for travelers who cared more about getting there cheap than getting there in style. Now that the airline is out of the picture, it’s fair to wonder if those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fares went with it. With airfare costing what feels like a monthly utility bill these days, cheap getaways can seem like a thing of the past. But don’t start mourning budget travel just yet, because there are still a few airlines keeping low-cost flights alive , even if you have to dig a little to find them. Read on to see which airlines are keeping low fares on the map. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more travel, cleaning, humor, tech and fun facts all week long. Frontier Airlines Where it flies: Frontier...