In a twist no one saw coming, Today show star Dylan Dreyer has sparked a media storm after new photos emerged from a Turks and Caicos getaway — with her ex-husband Brian Fichera, just weeks after announcing their separation. The smiling family portraits looked straight out of a dream, but sources say there’s far more to this trip than just “co-parenting.” Behind the perfect sunset and beachside laughter, insiders whisper of private heart-to-hearts, emotional dinners, and a shocking reunion moment that left even close friends speechless. Dylan’s cryptic caption — “Find joy in things around you, take a deep breath, count to 10…” — has only deepened the mystery. Fans are flooding social media with one burning question: what really happened under those Caribbean skies? Some claim the couple’s chemistry was undeniable, others suggest the trip revealed a bigger family decision still under wraps
Dylan Dreyer, cohost of NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today, is proving that family comes first — even after heartbreak. Just two weeks after publicly announcing her separation from husband Brian Fichera, the 43-year-old meteorologist surprised fans by posting photos from a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, where she and her ex spent time together with their three sons: Calvin, 8, Oliver, 5, and Russell, 3.
The Instagram post, shared on July 29, featured sunny snapshots of the family building sandcastles, laughing at dinner, and enjoying time with Fichera’s extended relatives. Dylan’s caption drew from her own children’s book Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day, reading: “Find joy in things around you, take a deep breath, count to 10… You’ll soon find you’re living under sunny skies again.” The line — both gentle and optimistic — echoed the theme of grace that has defined her public handling of the split.
In an interview with Today.com, Dylan reflected on the importance of the yearly trip: “We look forward to it every year, especially my kids — they get to spend a whole week with their cousins. Beach, pool, water park, dinners together… it’s the best!” She added, with a laugh, that she accidentally photobombed a stranger’s beachfront proposal, proving her ability to find humor even in life’s most unpredictable moments.
Earlier in July, Dylan had revealed that she and Brian — who met while working at a Boston TV station and married in 2012 — decided to end their 12-year marriage amicably. In a heartfelt Instagram statement, she wrote: “For many years I have shared my family with you all — the highs and the lows, the blessings and the beautiful memories in between. A few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate. We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends.”
She went on to emphasize their commitment to co-parenting, writing, “Most importantly, we will continue to raise our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another.”
Dylan’s decision to take a joint vacation with her ex has sparked widespread praise online, with many calling it a model of maturity and modern parenting. Fans and colleagues alike commended the couple for showing that family bonds can transcend romantic separation, describing the trip as a “beautiful example of emotional intelligence.”
Her story also comes amid a string of high-profile celebrity breakups that have made headlines in 2025, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci, and Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty. Yet Dylan’s ability to blend calm resilience with public transparency has set her apart — offering a refreshing reminder that not all endings have to be bitter.
As the Today star returns from the tropics, her message is clear: storms may pass, hearts may mend, and families — however redefined — can still find their sunshine again.
