The image of the superyacht owner once centered on champagne-soaked deck parties in the Mediterranean and gleaming vessels built to signal status from afar. Modern buyers want something different: high-speed satellite internet strong enough for investor calls in the Norwegian fjords, a wellness deck that rivals a luxury spa, and itineraries stretching deep into the Arctic Circle.

At airports, nearly everyone is under pressure. Passengers try to make connections and get through TSA checks while worrying about delays, new baggage fees, or whether their carry-on will survive the boarding process.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer travel, and people are looking for some downtime. Relaxation is now the top reason Americans travel, and about 82% say they are looking to balance activity with downtime while away.

Delaware did it first. Three weeks before the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, the First State formally cut ties with Great Britain. On June 15, 1776, Delaware is widely credited as the first colony to declare separation, and that moment still echoes 250 years later across cobblestone towns, riverside festivals and at least one hotel suite priced to make the point.