All posts tagged: vacation

Vacation cameras: The best of the best

Vacation cameras: The best of the best

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Packing your bags for a trip can be a daunting task. Unfortunately, I can’t help you with clothes, toiletries, and other essentials you’ll need to bring on your vacation. However, I can help you lighten your load when it comes to packing a camera. Over the years, I have packed several different cameras from point-and-shoots like the Nikon Coolpix, mirrorless shooters like the Panasonic Lumix, expensive cinema devices like the Sony FX30, and even the Flip Video (remember those?!). Contents of my camera travel bag from left to right: MyFirst Camera 50, Insta360 Luna Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable Credit: Matt Binder / Mashable This year, I discovered the perfect camera — or really, combination of devices that include cameras — that significantly lightened my travel load. Not only that, the photos and videos I took came out better than ever before, and I was able to still spend the majority of my time just enjoying my vacation. Plus, as an added bonus, I found that I took way more …

Hoda Kotb sizzles in strapless bikini during beachside family vacation overseas

Hoda Kotb sizzles in strapless bikini during beachside family vacation overseas

Published by Daniella Wilson

Hoda Kotb looked radiant while donning a colorful bikini during a beachside family vacation in the Bahamas. The star shared adorable snapshots from her getaway on social media, and she captioned the sweet post: “Nothing like being in the same place at the same time #family.” The mother-of-two was glowing from happiness while she went swimming and exploring with her daughters and her mother Sameha Kotb, 89. Fans loved the wholesome post, and flocked to the comments to cheer Hoda on. © InstagramHoda rocked a strapless bikini recently online One person wrote: “How are you blessed with such a beautiful family? The girls are growing up so quickly…your mom looks like a rockstar under that umbrella. And you my dear, rock that two piece suit.”  Another follower added: “You are soo lucky to still have your mom by your side sharing all those joys. Blessed.” A third fan continued: “Nothing like being all together. Love that you are taking this time to spend more time making memories with the kids and your Mom. Those will …

18 Stylish Things To Pack For Your Summer 2026 Vacation

18 Stylish Things To Pack For Your Summer 2026 Vacation

Published by Akaay Pradhan

Whether you’re going for a bouji week in Ibiza, some tranquil downtime in Hydra, or a long-haul jolly to Bali this summer, one box that needs to be ticked and ticked well is your vacation wardrobe. So we’ve curated our essential hot-weather ingredients for a stylish and seamless stay, from the perfect garments to the must-have accessories that’ll take you from the airport to the pool. Patterned Short-Sleeve Shirt Frescobol Carioca Roberto Silk Shirt Orlebar Brown Maitan Relaxed Fit Passetto Print Shirt Is it even a vacation without a patterned short-sleeved shirt? But honestly, don’t leave home without one, or three. These little beauts are so versatile because you can wear them in so many different ways – they’re perfect worn with swim shorts by the pool or at the beach, but in the evenings they double up as fun, smart garments you can pair with chinos or tailored shorts. Camp collar styles are perfect if you like a touch of Cuban heritage in your dressed-down looks, while the patterned element is always a nice …

12 family-friendly things to do on a Portland vacation

12 family-friendly things to do on a Portland vacation

Published by Sam Flores

In deciding where to take a family vacation this summer, I had a few criteria. I wanted to be in nature, preferably among trees. I also craved some city charms — cool restaurants, quirky shops, interesting art and fun spots to entertain my two kids, ages 4 and 10. And due to my husband’s work schedule and some timing constraints, I preferred for us to stay on the West Coast, or someplace within a three-hour-flight radius from L.A. This checklist led us to Portland, Ore., and we’re so happy it did. My only encounter with the city had been decades ago when my college friends and I made a quick stop after a road trip up the Oregon coast. I remember eating at a veggie-focused restaurant and not much else. This time around, with the Subaru Crosstrek that our Portland friend let us borrow for the week, I was able to really explore the different neighborhoods, from quirky Hawthorne and sophisticated Nob Hill to vibrant Mississippi. (The constant observation from this family of coastal Angelenos: …