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Brrr, it's cold enough to sail! Why not give these cold-weather cruises a try? A few weeks before Christmas, Philip Keener and his wife took an immersive approach to get into the holiday spirit. The Annapolis, Maryland, couple embarked on a Christmas market cruise along Europe’s Rhine River with Viking, visiting six or seven festive

Fourth Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak since early December sickens 60 A norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line ship sickened 60 people. Among 1,369 guests on its Volendam ship, 53 reported being ill during its current voyage along with seven crew members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their main symptoms

Travel local: How you can see your city the way travelers do There’s nothing like travel to open your mind.  It exposes you to new people, places and experiences that can leave a lasting impression long after the trip is over.  "But a meaningful experience doesn't necessarily have to be an experience which is far

Southwest Airlines pilot arrested for DUI in Georgia 'removed from duty': reports A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested in Georgia this week for driving under the influence, according to reports. David Allsop, 52, of New Hampshire, was taken into custody at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Wednesday morning, according to Fox 32 and CBS News.

If you live in this US region, a train ride might be cheaper than a flight Sometimes it's cheaper and easier to take a train ride instead of a flight. Especially if you live in the Northeast, where the price of train tickets is competitive with airfares. Amtrak could be a great getaway option if

Travelers are playing TikTok's 'vacation roulette': This is a trend worth following Jerri Pringle and her husband pulled their next vacation destination out of a cup. The couple, who live near Bentonville, Arkansas, take one big trip a year. But for 2025, they took a new approach to planning. Pringle and her husband scrawled 10

Over 40 people sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard luxury cruise More than 40 people got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Silversea Cruises ship. Among 681 guests onboard, 38 reported being ill during Silver Ray’s current voyage, along with five crew members, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Their main

You're doing it wrong: Why you should skip redeye flights to Europe | Cruising Altitude If you’re searching for flights to Europe, you’ll probably find one common trend: almost all of them depart later in the day.  “You leave in the late afternoon, evening, and you arrive early in the day,” Bob van der Linden

Space Mountain turns 50: How Walt Disney’s ‘revolutionary idea’ keeps evolving A Disney icon turns 50 years old on Wednesday.  Space Mountain debuted at Walt Disney World on Jan. 15, 1975.  “Like many great ideas, it came from the imagination of Walt Disney,” Steven Vagnini, content strategy manager for Walt Disney Archives, told USA TODAY. 

Stay overnight in Glacier Bay National Park on these Alaska cruises Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers. But a slate of upcoming itineraries will feature extra-long visits. While cruise ships typically spend between nine and 10 hours there, according to the National Park Service, American Cruise Lines

Ski vacations don't have to break the bank: 6 strategies to save on a snowy escape Ski trips are often seen as the kind of vacation that's only available to the upper crust. Between lift passes, lodging, gear and overpriced on-mountain meals, a winter wonderland getaway certainly can come with a hefty price tag. But

The 10 best places in the US to go with kids in 2025 If you're ready to start planning your family vacations for 2025, I've got some ideas about where you should go. From major milestones to new attractions and theme park thrills, these U.S. destinations have a lot going on in 2025. Here are