The popular Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

The Creepiest Places in the World


May 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Creepiest Places in the World


The world can be a vast, terrifying place—but some locations have utterly chilling histories that aren't for the faint of heart.

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GUIDES

My family chose a cheaper hotel without asking me, and now I’m stuck with a vacation I don’t want. Can I ditch them and book a nicer place for myself?

Your family booked a cheaper hotel without asking you. Learn whether it's reasonable to book your own accommodations, speak up about the decision, or simply make the best of the trip.
August 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
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GUIDES

I booked a beach rental with friends, but nobody agreed on chores, groceries, or quiet hours. Should vacation houses come with house rules?

Planning a group vacation rental? Learn why discussing chores, groceries, quiet hours, and shared expenses before you arrive can prevent the conflicts that often ruin beach house getaways.
August 10, 2026 Allison Robertson
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GUIDES

My parents want to take our kids on vacation without us. They say they "know what they're doing," but I'm worried. Is it that disrespectful to refuse?

Is it disrespectful to refuse when grandparents want to take your children on vacation alone? Learn why setting boundaries is a parenting decision, not a personal insult.
August 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
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GUIDES

On our group trip my friends kept inviting extra people to dinner. I'm OK with strangers, but was I wrong for refusing to split the bigger bill?

Is it fair to split a vacation dinner bill with unexpected guests? Learn what etiquette experts say and when it's reasonable to refuse paying for people you didn't invite.
August 10, 2026 Allison Robertson
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TRAVEL TIPS

I Planned A Trip With Friends Who Kept “Forgetting” To Pay Me Back For Shared Expenses. How Do I Stop Being The Group Bank?

I booked the rooms, covered the taxis, and handled restaurant bills while my friends repeatedly promised to repay me later. By the end of the trip, I felt less like a traveler and more like an interest-free lender chasing clients.
August 11, 2026 Peter Kinney
AI-generated image of a family squabbling on their multigenerational cruise.
TRAVEL TIPS

I booked a family cruise, but different generations wanted completely different vacations. Is a cruise actually good for families?

A cruise was supposed to simplify the family trip, but the number of competing expectations made it feel complicated before the ship even sailed.
August 10, 2026 Penelope Singh

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