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Nearly 100 people sick in second Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak this month Nearly 100 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise, the second on its ships this month. Among 2,192 guests on its Rotterdam ship, 83 reported being ill during a voyage that ended Friday, along with a

Would a government shutdown affect your holiday travel? TSA checkpoints will remain open The government could shut down tonight if Congress doesn't pass a new funding resolution, but it's not likely to affect your holiday travel plans. Although the federal government plays a large role in the country's transportation system, especially when it comes to

Disney parks take to the seas: How the new Disney Treasure is making magic If you’re a Walt Disney World or Disneyland fan who’s never been on a Disney cruise, to quote the former Carousel of Progress earworm, now is the time; now is the best time.  Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, sets

Attention, passengers: Bratty kids aren't the problem. Bad parents are. What happens when bad parents take their kids on a plane? Maybe you get the bizarre incidents I saw in a Scandinavian airport a few weeks ago. There was one toddler sprawled across the terminal floor while Mom tried to politely negotiate with him to

'Bluey' characters are coming to Disney parks and cruises, company announces The character line-up at Disney parks and on Disney cruise ships are set to add another canine companion, the Walt Disney Company announced Thursday. Bluey, the blue heeler dog from the children's show of the same name, will join Disney Experiences at Disneyland, Disney

Do national parks close during a government shutdown? Here's what travelers should know. With lawmakers caught in a gridlock over the next funding bill, the country is facing a potential government shutdown to close out the year. On Tuesday, after lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded through March, President-elect Donald Trump later

FAA: You could go to jail if you aim a laser pointer at a plane The Federal Aviation Administration is warning you: Do not point lasers at the sky. Amid the ongoing drone situation in the Northeast, the regulator reports there has been a huge spike in pilot-reported laser pointings in the last few weeks.

Would a government shutdown affect flights, cruises? What travelers should know. A U.S. government shutdown could begin as soon as this weekend. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open through at least mid-March on Tuesday, but President-elect Donald Trump later rejected the plan and called for raising the debt ceiling. That added

Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and more: 8 cruise ships debuting in 2025 Cruise passengers will have plenty of new ways to vacation in 2025. Cruise lines are launching a slew of vessels over the next 12 months, from massive megaships with high-tech attractions to intimate ships offering a more laid-back voyage. The new hardware comes

Traveling to the UK next year? You'll need to pay this fee to enter the country. Americans planning to visit the United Kingdom next year will need to complete an extra step in order to enter the country. Starting Jan. 8, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will go into effect for most U.S. citizens traveling

Americans can skip a visa to visit China for up to 10 days, but there’s a twist It just got easier to visit China.   China’s National Immigration Administration on Tuesday announced the extension of its visa-free transit policy.  Effective immediately, citizens of 54 countries, including the U.S., may visit China for up to 10

FBI investigating after Royal Caribbean guest dies, had allegedly attacked crew The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a Royal Caribbean International passenger died on board its Navigator of the Seas ship. Laura Eimiller, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, told USA TODAY in an email that the agency responded to