For the second time in three weeks, a Delta Air Lines flight was diverted to Memphis over an emergency. This time, it was a medical issue. Flight 923 was heading to Delta’s Atlanta hub from Sacramento, Calif. when a passenger needed immediate medical attention on Friday morning. MORE Airlines & Airports Los Angeles Sues FAA …
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CHANGE: A Permanent Ship-Based Polar Art Exhibit
WHY IT RATES: Lindblad Expeditions is hosting the first-ever permanent ship-based polar art installation.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. CHANGE, a first-of-its-kind art exhibition aboard Lindblad Expeditions’ polar new build, National Geographic Endurance, will be an innovative ship wide installation curated by acclaimed artist, Zaria Forman, whose dramatic large-scale pastel drawings documenting climate change are …
VIDEO: Cruise Passengers Cheer On Late Arrivals
Normally, when people are late to a cruise ship and rushing to make the boat, the rest of the passengers kind of peer over the railing and pass judgment—even if internally—about responsibility and deadlines. MORE Cruise Line & Cruise Ship gallery icon 19 Ways to Save On a Last-Minute Summer Cruise Construction Underway on New …
Carnival Ship Makes Return After Excursion Accident
The Carnival Ecstasy returned to port in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday after several passengers were hurt in an excursion tour bus accident in the Bahamas. The bus was carrying 32 guests. Five of them were hurt seriously enough to be airlifted from Eleuthera—four to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale and one via U.S. …
State of Quintana Roo Prepares Detailed Plans to Aggressively Address Sargasso Issues
Seeking to secure funding for mass-scale efforts to address it sargassum situation — an overabundance of the marine algae, which continues to plague Mexican Caribbean beaches on an unprecedented scale — Quintana’s Roo’s government has now declared a state of emergency, describing the unwelcome phenomenon as an “imminent natural disaster,” according to Mexico News Daily. …
CDC Warns US Travelers About Measles Cases in Europe
The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its concerns for travelers heading to Europe as the number of measles cases around the world continues to rise. According to KOAA.com, CDC officials revealed several top destinations in Europe are reporting an increase in confirmed measles outbreaks, with the number of cases jumping 300 percent …
32 Things to Do and See on Your First Trip to Japan
1/33 First Trip Check List More and more travelers are landing in Japan and while everyone has their personal sightseeing priorities, including as many of the following 32 experiences will go a long way towards having a well-rounded first trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Last-Minute Cities for the Long Fourth of July Weekend
1/21 No Plans, No Problem Nearly 49 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July but many have yet to decide on where to celebrate America’s 243rd birthday. Fortunately, there are plenty of special destinations poised to reward last-minute holiday travelers.
Entertainment Options Abound at Palace Resorts
With ten oceanfront properties situated in some of Mexico’s and the Caribbean most enchanting areas, Palace Resorts aims to exceed its guests’ expectations when it comes to redefining the all-inclusive experience. Aside from the wealth of regional outdoor activities, tours and excursions, which highlight the unique characteristics of each destination, every Palace Resorts property is …
Here's Your Survival Guide for Flying Over the Fourth of July Holiday
With more than 49 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day this year millions of passengers will likely experience some sort of airline related travel disruption The flight compensation company AirHelp recently crunched the numbers from July 4, 2018, and found that of the 22.7 million U.S. passengers who traveled by air, four million …