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50% off flights: Breeze Airways offers deals on most tickets purchased through Thursday Breeze Airways is offering 50% off (almost) all round-trip flights purchased by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sept. 5. To take advantage of the deal, travelers should use promo code BIGDEAL at checkout. The 50% discount applies only to the base airfare and

Grand Canyon waterline breaks: How to salvage your vacation Grand Canyon National Park has announced it will temporarily halt overnight stays on the South Rim (affecting El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, and Maswik Lodge, plus Phantom Ranch, Yavapai Lodge, and Trailer Village) because of four breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, the South Rim’s main water

Halloween is almost here: These regional amusement parks have big plans for frightful fun Ghost and ghouls, it's time to break out the sweaters, jack-o-lanterns, and pumpkin spice because the Halloween season has finally arrived at some of the best theme parks around the country. While there will always be big hitters like Disney World

Miami Airport janitor charged for stealing $60k watches from passenger A Miami International Airport janitor has been arrested after stealing $60,000 worth of Rolex watches from a passenger, according to police officials. Alberto Rabanal, 57, has been charged with two counts of second-degree grand theft, and faces up to 15 years in prison and a

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights are here. What to know before you go. Spooky season is officially here. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights opened Friday in Orlando and kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5 in Hollywood. Horror fans from around the country and beyond travel to the parks each fall for the fully immersive experiences featuring

Two adults reportedly lock a crying baby in an airplane bathroom sparking online outrage Crying babies can be a headache for many travelers, but two airline passengers in China took things to the next level earlier this month when they locked an emotional toddler in an airplane bathroom and posted a video of the incident.

Fight, 'popping sound' prompt false active shooter reports at Magic Kingdom: Police Chaos erupted at Magic Kingdom in Orlando on Thursday after a fight and a popping sound led to rumors of an active shooter at the park. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said on social media that there was no active shooter at the

Want better customer service when you travel? You must be joking If you think customer service is a joke, you've probably been traveling recently. I have. I lost my credit card last week while I was on the road. My bank, which promised me a replacement Visa by the next business day, sent an emergency

Secret beaches and century-old cannons at this Florida local hidden gem 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: Fort Pickens in Pensacola, Florida  While Florida’s panhandle

What are cat eyes? TSA officers detect spike in these self-defense weapons Although firearm detections hit record highs last year, Transportation Security Administration officers in Albany are currently seeing a spike in a different type of weapon: cat eyes. Despite their name, the real danger from these weapons come from the ears. Cat eyes are

This 3.5-year world cruise was scheduled to depart in May. Passengers are still waiting. A residential world cruise has not yet set sail more than three months after its planned departure. Villa Vie Residences’ first three-and-a-half year cruise was scheduled to begin in May, but its Villa Vie Odyssey ship remains in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 

United Airlines passenger hospitalized after flight hits severe turbulence One passenger was hospitalized after a United Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence and diverted to Memphis on Wednesday.  According to the airline, flight 1196 was traveling from Cancún, Mexico to Chicago when it encountered “a brief period of severe turbulence while the seatbelt sign was on.”