120+ people sick in Holland America, Oceania cruise gastrointestinal outbreaks More than 120 people got sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises ships. Among 2,139 passengers sailing aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, 86 reported being ill during its current cruise, along with eight crew members, the Centers for Disease Control and
Are theme park tickets refundable? What to know when weather snarls your vacation plans Theme parks rarely offer ticket refunds, but when unexpected circumstances arise, they leave a lot of leeway for guests. Most parks allow guests to reschedule visits if plans change for any reason. However, when Mother Nature is to blame, there may
120+ people sick in Holland America, Oceania cruise gastrointestinal outbreaks More than 120 people got sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises ships. Among 2,139 passengers sailing aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, 86 reported being ill during its current cruise, along with eight crew members, the Centers for Disease Control and
120+ people sick in Holland America, Oceania cruise gastrointestinal outbreaks More than 120 people got sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises ships. Among 2,139 passengers sailing aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, 86 reported being ill during its current cruise, along with eight crew members, the Centers for Disease Control and
Taiwan launches first-ever digital nomad visa. Here's what to know. Taiwan has just joined the list of countries that are now offering digital nomad visas. At the beginning of this year, the East Asian destination introduced its first digital nomad visa, allowing eligible foreign remote workers to live and work on the island for up
Are theme park tickets refundable? What to know when weather snarls your vacation plans Theme parks rarely offer ticket refunds, but when unexpected circumstances arise, they leave a lot of leeway for guests. Most parks allow guests to reschedule visits if plans change for any reason. However, when Mother Nature is to blame, there may
'This beach is ours': Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands against over tourism Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices local people out of the housing market. Under the slogan Canary Islands has a limit, residents demonstrated simultaneously in Gran Canaria, Tenerife
I took my kid on a mostly adults tour. Here's why I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Halfway through our Trafalgar Costa Rica Nature Adventure tour, my 10-year-old daughter woke up, looked at me, and said, “I think this is the longest I’ve ever gone without hanging out with other kids.” She seemed curious
Opinion: I visited Stonehenge and all I got was an appreciation of man's search for meaning I look at Stonehenge and see a reflection of myself and my toils. I think about the people who constructed it and how they believed in purpose. I agree with them. I give Stonehenge five stars. While traveling through
The ultimate Alaska bear safari: Witness nature's giants in Lake Clark and Katmai Locking eyes with a 400-pound brown bear can send shivers down your spine, but I felt calm, euphoric even, as Roxie and her fuzzy two-year-old cub, Pebbles, approached. “She’s using us as a shield,” expedition leader Mike Hillman whispered. “Sit down, and
Royal Caribbean hit with nearly $475K EPA fine for alleged waste reporting violations The Environmental Protection Agency fined Royal Caribbean International nearly $475,000 for failing to properly report alleged waste management and handling. The agency conducted an inspection in Galveston, Texas, where waste was allegedly being offloaded from eight of the line’s ships at Pier
American Airlines is trying to make sure everyone boards when they're supposed to Travelers have spent many years proving the honor system doesn't make for an orderly airplane boarding process, so now American Airlines is testing a way to make sure people actually board with their assigned group. A Reddit user posted earlier this week
Weird and wonderful: Why the World Famous Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree is a must-visit From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We will emphasize charm, surprise and delight. Local hidden gem: World Famous Crochet Museum
Second tourist dies after being swept into Hawaii sea; third victim hospitalized Another vacationer has died after being swept at sea in Hawaii. Laura Sue Jett, 72, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident, was identified as the second victim involved in a high-surf incident at the Ke Iki Beach on Oʻahu’s North Shore on Monday, the
Silver Dollar City unveils biggest investment in park's history, starting with new hotel Silver Dollar City unveiled a "historic announcement" on Thursday, outlining the next decade for the theme park in Branson, Missouri. Earlier this year, Silver Dollar City broke ground on a portion of its 1,200 undeveloped acreage for the new Silver Dollar City
New strategies for avoiding vacation rental 'gotchas' If you're looking for a vacation rental this holiday season, you already know about the biggest gotcha: the high price. I found that out when I looked for an apartment in Dublin recently. The rates were pushing $200 a night for a two-bedroom apartment. And on Airbnb, it
Over 200 Delta flights go without meal service following 'food safety issue' A few months after passengers were served spoiled food, a Delta Air Lines meal service facility in Detroit was shut down on Friday. The closure was due to preliminary findings of a "food safety issue" during a routine inspection by the Food and
MSC passenger and son allegedly attack senior onboard, mother arrested An MSC Cruises passenger was arrested for allegedly hitting another person onboard during a cruise earlier this month. Kelli Lyn Ryan, 49, allegedly struck the victim – who was not named – “with an open hand” at around 9:30 p.m. following a verbal altercation in
