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11 all-inclusive family resorts with jaw-dropping swim-up rooms With action-packed activity schedules, all-you-can-eat dining, and amenities galore, the world's best all-inclusive family resorts already have a lot going for them. In fact, the only way to improve on the experience is with a swim-up suite that makes it ultra-easy to dive into all the fun

Cruise to nowhere: Carnival cruise cancels only port due to post-tropical cyclone Francine A Carnival Cruise Line sailing has canceled its only port, making the voyage a cruise to nowhere due to post-tropical cyclone Francine. “Carnival Valor will return to New Orleans on Friday, Sept. 13,” Carnival told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. “The

How to clean your dirty hiking boots with 2 ingredients, watch video tutorial Hiking is a great way to get outside. Whether you’re hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon, opting for a dog-friendly outing in your area or just looking for any excuse to get outside (in some cases, clothing optional!) a reliable pair

Travelers reached their breaking point this summer. Is loyalty dead? When it comes to travel, is loyalty dead?  That's the question many travelers have been asking themselves during a record-breaking summer. Andy Abramson did it when American Airlines delayed his recent flight from Orlando to Las Vegas. When a representative told him he couldn't get

Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid collision with Southwest jet An Alaska Airlines airplane aborted takeoff on a runway at Tennessee's Nashville International Airport on Thursday to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines jet, the airline said. Alaska Airlines 369, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane with 176 passengers and six crew on

More REAL ID delays? TSA proposes phased enforcement of stricter ID law for travelers The Transportation Security Administration said it's ready to begin enforcing the REAL ID requirement on May 7, 2025. However, the agency is considering a phased approach to reduce complications at its facilities. According to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published

You probably forgot about this Google tool. Here's how travelers can best use it Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story described a directional functionality as a Lens feature, but it is not part of that suite of products from Google. NEW YORK ― Central Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions

Travel insurance claims denials up 33%: Here are 5 reasons why you may not get reimbursed Travel insurance can help mitigate some unforeseen financial losses when a trip goes awry, from having to book an airport hotel following a flight cancellation or seeking medical care abroad. With air travel at its busiest, an increasing number

Carnival cruise ship grazes ice in Alaska, assessment finds no damage A Carnival Cruise Line ship grazed a piece of ice during an Alaska cruise last week. “Carnival Spirit made contact with an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli told USA TODAY in an

Bali bans building of new hotels to tackle overtourism JAKARTA — Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the overdevelopment of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday. The moratorium is part

Only two cheers: Why some think airlines should limit alcohol servings | Cruising Altitude Should airlines and airport bars limit how much alcohol you get served while you travel? Michael O’Leary, CEO of European low-cost airline Ryanair, seems to think so, and I’m inclined to agree.  In an interview with the Independent’s travel podcast last

Want to embark on the world's biggest cruise ship? These 10 make quite a splash. Does size really matter? We’re talking, of course, about the world’s largest cruise ships. For some travelers, bigger automatically means better. But if you’re going to shell out your hard-earned dollars for a vacation on one of the top lines