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Business Insider
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Expedia price target raised to $165 from $150 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak raised the firm's price target on Expedia (EXPE) to $165 from $150 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm increased estimates across the internet space to reflect a more favorable macro backdrop and lower China tariffs. Morgan Stanley also rolled its valuation methodologies to mid-year 2026. Amazon remains the analyst's top pick. The firm expects revenue growth to pick up at both Alphabet and Meta Platforms but prefers the former in the near-term due to valuation. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
World's ten best holiday islands revealed – here's how to find the two in Europe
THE top 10 islands in the world have been revealed, from Italian paradise to popular Greek gems. Online travel agency, 7 Paros has been recognised as the world's best island more than once Credit: Alamy 7 It has beautiful beaches and a vibrant nightlife Credit: Alamy The island of The Greek paradise was declared best in the world by Paros forms part of the We spoke to Read More on Holidays She also raved about the delicious seafood, hidden clubs and party boats. Also on the list is Italy's Sardinia, which Expedia said boasts a "rugged coastline and hilltop villages." The standout island has attracted lots of holidaymakers over the years, including celebrities like George Clooney and Beyonce. Most read in Beach holidays One On the island is even a I found the perfect adults-only hotel for an all-inclusive Greek island holiday 7 Sardinia is one of the top islands - and the closest on the list from the UK Credit: Alamy 7 Aruba is on the hot list too and has incredible beaches Credit: Alamy Found on the west coast of the It's where you'll find some huge dunes that look like they belong in the desert, and they rise up to heights of 60 metres. These dunes are the reason it has been nicknamed 'Little Sahara of Italy'. Also on the list was Scoring 90 out of 100 - compared to the lowest being 34 for Not only that, it's known by locals as 'One Happy Island'. It's not really a surprise because the island gets highs of 30C even in winter. The island is much drier than others that surround it as it sits just outside of the hurricane belt. Aruba is famous for having white sand beaches, and being home to Flamingo Beach where you can see the famous pink birds relaxing in shallow waters. 7 Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand Credit: Alamy 7 The island is known for the coastline and vibrant nightlife Credit: Alamy Koh Samui, Thailand's second largest island also found a place on the Island Hot List. It's known for having incredible beaches, huge temples and vibrant nightlife. Thanks to a very well-known TV series, The island also has an annual festival called Songkran which is a three-day celebration where people are armed with water pistols. The festival traditionally runs April 13-15, which just happens to be during Thailand's hottest season. One writer Expedia also found a rising interest in other islands, particularly for Brits like Jersey, Plus, here are And check out the These Are Expedia's Top 10 Islands for 2025 Aruba Bali Dominican Republic Fiji Jamaica Koh Samui Maldives Oahu, Hawaii Paros, Greece Sardinia, Italy 7 Expedia has revealed its top 10 islands for 2025 Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
World's ten best holiday islands revealed – here's how to find the two in Europe
Find out the full Island Hot List for 2025 below ISLE BE THERE World's ten best holiday islands revealed – here's how to find the two in Europe Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE top 10 islands in the world have been revealed, from Italian paradise to popular Greek gems. Online travel agency, Expedia, has formed its 'Hot List' for islands across the world, judging them on standout stays, affordability, flights and appeal - and there's one in particular that's very familiar to readers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Paros has been recognised as the world's best island more than once Credit: Alamy 7 It has beautiful beaches and a vibrant nightlife Credit: Alamy The island of Paros has become a standout name in 2025. The Greek paradise was declared best in the world by Travel + Leisure - and has made it onto Expedia's Island Hot List too. Paros forms part of the Cyclades Islands surrounded by the likes of Naxos, Milos and Antiparos. We spoke to one holidaymaker who went to Paros recently, where she discovered beautiful beaches, traditional villages and a buzzing nightlife. She also raved about the delicious seafood, hidden clubs and party boats. Also on the list is Italy's Sardinia, which Expedia said boasts a "rugged coastline and hilltop villages." Sardinia is a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, and there's almost no end to the beaches as it has over 1,000 miles worth of coastline. The standout island has attracted lots of holidaymakers over the years, including celebrities like George Clooney and Beyonce. One visitor discovered sun-drenched beaches where waiters deliver cocktails directly to sunbeds. On the island is even a little-known beach that has been compared to the Sahara Desert. I found the perfect adults-only hotel for an all-inclusive Greek island holiday 7 Sardinia is one of the top islands - and the closest on the list from the UK Credit: Alamy 7 Aruba is on the hot list too and has incredible beaches Credit: Alamy Found on the west coast of the Costa Verde coastline of the island is a beach called Spiaggia di Piscinas that has soft golden sands, clear blue waters. It's where you'll find some huge dunes that look like they belong in the desert, and they rise up to heights of 60 metres. These dunes are the reason it has been nicknamed 'Little Sahara of Italy'. Also on the list was Aruba, which was also recently revealed to be the safest island in the Caribbean Sea. Scoring 90 out of 100 - compared to the lowest being 34 for Puerto Rico - it is ranked one of the safest across the islands. Not only that, it's known by locals as 'One Happy Island'. It's not really a surprise because the island gets highs of 30C even in winter. The island is much drier than others that surround it as it sits just outside of the hurricane belt. Aruba is famous for having white sand beaches, and being home to Flamingo Beach where you can see the famous pink birds relaxing in shallow waters. 7 Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand Credit: Alamy 7 The island is known for the coastline and vibrant nightlife Credit: Alamy Koh Samui, Thailand's second largest island also found a place on the Island Hot List. It's known for having incredible beaches, huge temples and vibrant nightlife. Thanks to a very well-known TV series, White Lotus, Koh Samui is even more on the map. The island also has an annual festival called Songkran which is a three-day celebration where people are armed with water pistols. The festival traditionally runs April 13-15, which just happens to be during Thailand's hottest season. One writer checked it out for herself and had an absolute blast. Expedia also found a rising interest in other islands, particularly for Brits like Jersey, Crete, Malta and Madeira. Plus, here are 20 of Europe's most beautiful islands that all have direct flights from the UK. And check out the cheeky 48-hour holidays to Europe's best cities, beach towns and islands this summer from £167. These Are Expedia's Top 10 Islands for 2025 Aruba Bali Dominican Republic Fiji Jamaica Koh Samui Maldives Oahu, Hawaii Paros, Greece Sardinia, Italy
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
World's ten best holiday islands revealed – here's how to find the two in Europe
THE top 10 islands in the world have been revealed, from Italian paradise to popular Greek gems. Online travel agency, Expedia, has formed its 'Hot List' for islands across the world, judging them on standout stays, affordability, flights and appeal - and there's one in particular that's very familiar to readers. 7 7 The island of Paros has become a standout name in 2025. The Greek paradise was declared best in the world by Travel + Leisure - and has made it onto Expedia's Island Hot List too. Paros forms part of the Cyclades Islands surrounded by the likes of Naxos, Milos and Antiparos. We spoke to one holidaymaker who went to Paros recently, where she discovered beautiful beaches, traditional villages and a buzzing nightlife. She also raved about the delicious seafood, hidden clubs and party boats. Also on the list is Italy's Sardinia, which Expedia said boasts a "rugged coastline and hilltop villages." Sardinia is a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, and there's almost no end to the beaches as it has over 1,000 miles worth of coastline. The standout island has attracted lots of holidaymakers over the years, including celebrities like George Clooney and Beyonce. One visitor discovered sun-drenched beaches where waiters deliver cocktails directly to sunbeds. On the island is even a little-known beach that has been compared to the Sahara Desert. I found the perfect adults-only hotel for an all-inclusive Greek island holiday 7 7 Found on the west coast of the Costa Verde coastline of the island is a beach called Spiaggia di Piscinas that has soft golden sands, clear blue waters. It's where you'll find some huge dunes that look like they belong in the desert, and they rise up to heights of 60 metres. These dunes are the reason it has been nicknamed 'Little Sahara of Italy'. Also on the list was Aruba, which was also recently revealed to be the safest island in the Caribbean Sea. Scoring 90 out of 100 - compared to the lowest being 34 for Puerto Rico - it is ranked one of the safest across the islands. Not only that, it's known by locals as 'One Happy Island'. It's not really a surprise because the island gets highs of 30C even in winter. The island is much drier than others that surround it as it sits just outside of the hurricane belt. Aruba is famous for having white sand beaches, and being home to Flamingo Beach where you can see the famous pink birds relaxing in shallow waters. 7 7 Koh Samui, Thailand 's second largest island also found a place on the Island Hot List. It's known for having incredible beaches, huge temples and vibrant nightlife. Thanks to a very well-known TV series, White Lotus, Koh Samui is even more on the map. The island also has an annual festival called Songkran which is a three-day celebration where people are armed with water pistols. The festival traditionally runs April 13-15, which just happens to be during Thailand's hottest season. One writer checked it out for herself and had an absolute blast. Expedia also found a rising interest in other islands, particularly for Brits like Jersey, Crete, Malta and Madeira. 7
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Skipping Time Off? You're Not Alone
Don, a Metro Vancouver-based public service worker, has been saving up vacation days. The Tyee has agreed to identify Don only by first name to protect his employment. He said that for most of his career, his contract offered three weeks of paid vacation per year. Every other year, he would use that time to take off most of December and travel, Don said. After working the same job for years, Don earned a fourth week of paid vacation per year. But instead of taking that extra week off, Don said, for the past three years he has been banking vacation days in case he needs — or wants — to stay off work longer. '[Saving extra days] gives me a comfortable cushion on either side,' he said. While Don is banking vacation time, many other Canadians are leaving vacation hours on the table for more pressing reasons. Surveys show most Canadians don't take all their paid time off, citing a variety of reasons including economic uncertainty and banking vacation days for a big holiday. But the top reason respondents picked was to save time off for emergencies. The polls highlight how many Canadian workers — especially those at the beginning of their careers — don't have enough paid time off and sick leave. But missing those days off can ramp up stress and lead to burnout, a human resources expert says. It's an issue Don said he remembers well from skipping time off earlier in his career. 'It gets to be a bit of a grind,' Don said. 'I don't see how people do it without completely destroying their lives and burning out.' Research suggests Canadians are not taking full advantage of paid vacation time. A 2023 survey by ADP Canada found 31 per cent of Canadians surveyed took all their allotted vacation time, while another 32 per cent took less than half. Nearly a third of respondents said they planned to cancel or put off travel due to the high cost of living. Another study published by travel company Expedia last year found only 45 per cent of Canadians polled used all their annual vacation time. B.C. employment standards entitle both full-time and part-time workers to two weeks of paid vacation after a year of employment. Employees can't skip taking vacation to receive that pay. Still, the Expedia poll found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were 'vacation deprived' and just over a fifth of respondents reported working a year or more between taking vacations. The survey, which polled 11,580 respondents from across North America, Europe and Asia, asked respondents why they were leaving time on the table. Like Don, one in five Canadians surveyed said they were saving those hours to take a longer trip. Meanwhile, 22 per cent of respondents said they were hoarding time off in case of an emergency. This was the most common reason to leave time on the table. The answer suggests Canadians are rationing their time off instead of taking a break. More than a third of all Canadians don't have paid sick leave, Statistics Canada data shows, especially younger Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, 39.8 per cent of men and 41.8 per cent of women aged 15 to 24 — excluding students — reported having access to paid sick leave. Sick leave coverage increases in the next age bracket, with 66.3 per cent of men and 69.5 per cent of women aged 25 to 34 reporting having access to paid sick leave. The study did not report data for non-binary employees. But time off for relaxation may be sorely needed, said Hilda Gan, president and chief people officer of the Markham, Ontario-based human resources firm People Bright Consulting Inc. She said she understands some people skip time off because they are stressed about money, while other people find it difficult to take a rest. Still, she said, it's important for workers to find ways to take breaks. 'People need time away from work,' she said. 'When you don't get sufficient time off, you're not switching your mindset, you're not resting emotionally, physically and mentally, and that can lead to a lot of extra stress.' A 2023 Statistics Canada survey found just over 4.1 million Canadians — more than a fifth of all working Canadians — reported feeling high or very high work-related stress. The leading causes? About 24 per cent of respondents cited heavy workload and 16 per cent cited struggling with work-life balance. Gan said people who work remotely or put in most of their hours from home particularly struggle with work-life balance. She added definitive breaks can help employees manage that stress. 'People don't have that time to refresh,' she said. 'Vacation is a much more definitive break than going home each night.' Time off doesn't have to mean travel, Gan said. She suggested taking time off at home — often called a 'staycation' — or finding other ways to take time off. 'It's like any muscle; you need to use it,' she said. 'That continuous work mentality without de-stressing and resetting leads to burnout.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
