More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
Housekeepers struggle as US hotels ditch daily room cleaning
Many hotels across the United States have done away with daily housekeeping service, making what was already one of the toughest jobs in the hospitality industry even more grueling.
Many hotels across the United States have done away with daily housekeeping service, making what was already one of the toughest jobs in the hospitality industry even more grueling.
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
Bill would permanently ban vehicle traffic on Las Vegas Strip
A Nevada lawmaker has introduced a bill that would permanently ban cars on the Las Vegas Strip.
A Nevada lawmaker has introduced a bill that would permanently ban cars on the Las Vegas Strip.
International travel tips for Americans: Things to do before departing
About 85% of people in the United States expect to travel this summer. If you're one of them, make sure to plan ahead before boarding a plane to somewhere overseas.
About 85% of people in the United States expect to travel this summer. If you're one of them, make sure to plan ahead before boarding a plane to somewhere overseas.
Texas hopes this giant traffic-cone snake will make you hit the brakes
The rattlesnake joins two other larger-than-life cone creatures, Safe-T-Rex and Work Zone Willy, at a Texas travel information center in Anthony, Texas, about 20 miles north of El Paso.
The rattlesnake joins two other larger-than-life cone creatures, Safe-T-Rex and Work Zone Willy, at a Texas travel information center in Anthony, Texas, about 20 miles north of El Paso.
Video: Times Square manhole explosion causes panic
Video of panic in Times Square showed the moments after a manhole exploded causing tourists to flee.
Video of panic in Times Square showed the moments after a manhole exploded causing tourists to flee.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
NJ towns install electric car charging stations
New Jersey officials awarded $1 million in grants to install electric vehicle charging stations in 24 tourist areas around the state to reassure visitors who own electric vehicles that they can come to a vacation spot and not run out of power to get back home.
New Jersey officials awarded $1 million in grants to install electric vehicle charging stations in 24 tourist areas around the state to reassure visitors who own electric vehicles that they can come to a vacation spot and not run out of power to get back home.
Marijuana, tourism, clean streets are key to NYC revival, mayor says
After two years of the pandemic battering New York City, the mayor hopes to steer his city toward an economic revival by luring tourists back, beautifying the streets and embracing New York's looming legal pot industry.
After two years of the pandemic battering New York City, the mayor hopes to steer his city toward an economic revival by luring tourists back, beautifying the streets and embracing New York's looming legal pot industry.
Hawaii to be the last US state to drop its mask mandate by this month
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Royal Caribbean debuts world's largest cruise ship as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Malaysia will reopen borders on April 1 after two years
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
5 New York City events to experience in March
If you could use some inspiration for what to do as you and your family and friends look for some measure of normalcy, here are some ideas for events and activities in March.
If you could use some inspiration for what to do as you and your family and friends look for some measure of normalcy, here are some ideas for events and activities in March.
AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.
CES 2022: Tech's biggest event returns after hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Is anyone going to CES this year? A long-simmering question in the tech world will finally get its answer as one of the world’s biggest gadget shows returns to the Las Vegas strip after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is anyone going to CES this year? A long-simmering question in the tech world will finally get its answer as one of the world’s biggest gadget shows returns to the Las Vegas strip after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Tour guide documents NYC outdoor dining transformation in photos
Tour guide and photographer Peggy Taylor documented the New York City restaurant scene as it transformed during the pandemic into an outdoor experience. Her work is collected in "Streeteries," a full-color photo book.
Tour guide and photographer Peggy Taylor documented the New York City restaurant scene as it transformed during the pandemic into an outdoor experience. Her work is collected in "Streeteries," a full-color photo book.
New COVID test requirement for all international air travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.
Paley Center reopens after 21-month pandemic shutdown
The onset of the pandemic forced The Paley Center to shut down in March 2020. It continued some programs online but has finally reopened to visitors.
The onset of the pandemic forced The Paley Center to shut down in March 2020. It continued some programs online but has finally reopened to visitors.