OVERTOURISM ALERT Travel Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check
GROUND ALERT Travel Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers
FLIGHT FRENZY Travel DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays
Travel Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship
Travel 7 hours ago Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty' UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.
Travel 8 hours ago Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.
Travel 12 hours ago Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.
Travel 17 hours ago DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
Travel 1 day ago Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer Airport security lines reach 3.5 hours at major hubs as TSA staffing shortages cause massive delays and missed flights amid ongoing government shutdown.
Discovery 1 day ago Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago Archaeologists in Panama have uncovered a gold-laden burial dating back more than 1,000 years at the El Caño archaeological site in Coclé Province. Here are details.
Travel 2 days ago Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’ An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.
Travel 2 days ago Disneyland may scrap long-standing park rule that frustrated visitors Disneyland reportedly ending its 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, allowing guests to switch between parks anytime during their visit to both locations.
Discovery 2 days ago Dog walkers trigger archaeological race to preserve 2,000-year-old footprints in shifting sands Dog walkers discovered rare 2,000-year-old footprints on a Scottish beach, sparking an urgent archaeological race and rescue before winter storms destroyed the site.
Travel 3 days ago Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.
Travel 3 days ago American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel during the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.
Travel 3 days ago Fans swarm JFK Jr sites in major city as hit series 'Love Story' triggers tourism frenzy Fans are flocking to JFK Jr.'s former NYC haunts amid the hit "Love Story" series. Here are details about his Tribeca loft, Bubby's diner and Panna II restaurant locations in Manhattan.
Travel 3 days ago National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks National park deaths mount as visitors break safety rules despite repeated ranger warnings, risking burns, falls and more. The latest fatality involved a resident of Hawaii.
Travel 4 days ago Major airline reportedly considers deluxe cleaning for premium seats only as passengers vent online Southwest Airlines is considering a cleaning policy that would deep-clean premium seats between flights, while leaving coach cabins relatively untouched.
Travel 4 days ago Las Vegas tourism plummets as officials consider $6M plan to win back Canadian visitors Las Vegas tourism drops 7.5% as officials are now considering a $6 million marketing push to win back Canadian visitors. The city seeks to reverse declining numbers.
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Travel 3 days ago American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel during the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.
Travel 3 days ago Fans swarm JFK Jr sites in major city as hit series 'Love Story' triggers tourism frenzy Fans are flocking to JFK Jr.'s former NYC haunts amid the hit "Love Story" series. Here are details about his Tribeca loft, Bubby's diner and Panna II restaurant locations in Manhattan.
VIDEO 3 days ago Indian restaurant owner reveals JFK Jr.'s go-to order after Hulu buzz John F. Kennedy Jr.'s favorite New York City neighborhoods gain renewed interest following the hit series "Love Story" about his relationship with Carolyn Bessette in Tribeca.
Travel 3 days ago National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks National park deaths mount as visitors break safety rules despite repeated ranger warnings, risking burns, falls and more. The latest fatality involved a resident of Hawaii.
Travel 4 days ago Major airline reportedly considers deluxe cleaning for premium seats only as passengers vent online Southwest Airlines is considering a cleaning policy that would deep-clean premium seats between flights, while leaving coach cabins relatively untouched.
Travel 4 days ago Las Vegas tourism plummets as officials consider $6M plan to win back Canadian visitors Las Vegas tourism drops 7.5% as officials are now considering a $6 million marketing push to win back Canadian visitors. The city seeks to reverse declining numbers.
VIDEO 4 days ago Heroes 4 Humanity evacuates Americans from Middle East Former Special Operations mission commander Tyler Merritt speaks on the State Department's efforts to evacuate nearly 20,000 Americans from the Middle East, highlighting the role of private organizations like Heroes 4 Humanity.
Travel 4 days ago Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns Barcelona nearly doubles its traveler tax to $10-$17 per night, making the tax among Europe's highest as the city battles overtourism and housing shortages.
Travel 4 days ago Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship Nearly 80 people fell ill with suspected norovirus on Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship during visit to Hong Kong, prompting a health investigation.
Discovery 4 days ago Construction workers uncover chilling remains at flagship public university, halting project Construction workers at University of Oklahoma discovered human remains during a building project, prompting an investigation. No criminal activity was suspected.
Travel 5 days ago Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying' Southwest Airlines faces passenger backlash over a new assigned seating policy. Flyers have complained about higher prices and boarding issues.
Travel 5 days ago CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.
VIDEO 5 days ago State Department surging resources for Americans to escape Mideast amid mass travel restrictions State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott addresses U.S. efforts to evacuate Americans from the Middle East, highlighting a 24/7 task force and providing contact information for assistance.
VIDEO 5 days ago Thousands of Americans stuck in Middle East as conflict worsens Grady Trimble reports live from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the struggles of thousands of Americans trying to leave the Middle East amid escalating conflict.
Travel 5 days ago American stuck in Middle East escapes in race to reach critically ill husband in California A California woman who was stranded in Dubai amid Iran airstrikes is rushing home as her husband faces emergency heart surgery. Judith Wilson secured a last-minute flight.
Travel 6 days ago Passengers refusing to wear headphones on flights could be kicked off aircraft: 'It's about time' United Airlines now requires passengers to use headphones for audio and video content on flights, updating its contract to address complaints. Travelers reacted on social media.
Travel 6 days ago Middle East cruise nightmare deepens as Iran airstrikes leave passengers stranded Cruise passengers are stuck in the Middle East as the broader conflict escalates, with thousands trapped aboard ships unable to disembark while airlines cancel flights.
VIDEO 6 days ago American stuck in Dubai says she’s ‘back to square one’ amid flight cancellations Louise Herrle, an American stuck in Dubai amid the Iran conflict, discusses her ordeal, how she’s managed multiple flight cancellations and more on ‘Fox & Friends.’
VIDEO March 3 American tourist opens up about what she has witnessed in Dubai WARNING-Graphic Footage: American tourist Kristy Elmer opens up about the Iranian conflict in Dubai on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Travel March 3 Risky 'airport theory' has travelers cutting arrival time for flights 'way too close,' says expert The viral "airport theory" trend has flight travelers arriving just 15 minutes before boarding in a risky gamble to avoid terminal waits. Online searches have surged 11,000%.
VIDEO March 3 Hot air balloon crashes into 920-foot tower, two rescued in complex operation Longview Fire Department officials in Texas describe a complex high-angle rescue after a hot air balloon basket carrying two occupants struck a 920-foot cell phone tower in north Gregg County, with no reported injuries.
Travel March 3 American trapped in Dubai describes hotel fright and 'shock waves' as Iran launches airstrikes American tourists scramble to leave Dubai as Iranian airstrikes hit the airport and hotels. A New Hampshire woman gives a detailed account of what it's like in Dubai right now.
VIDEO March 3 American couple trapped in Dubai can see aftermath of Iran airstrikes from hotel American tourists in Dubai are scrambling to get home this week as Iran sets off retaliatory airstrikes. A consultant from New Hampshire, currently on a business trip with her husband, described "shock waves" and "bursts in the air."
Discovery March 3 Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare' A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.
Travel March 2 Skier's prank backfires, leaving her dangling 65 feet in the air as twin desperately holds on A skier was left dangling 65 feet in the air after a chairlift prank went wrong at Big Bear Lake. Roula De Miranda-Arce, 21, hung in midair for two minutes as others clung to her.