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West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive.
What NOT to wear when traveling
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:45:10 GMT
It's often a good idea not to stand out from the crowd -- especially when it's of dubous fashion taste. Socks with sandals, for example, were never a good idea.
Travel photo: Glacier National Park's backcountry
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:15:31 GMT
Todd Jewell's photo from Glacier National Park is proof that it pays to travel beyond the beaten path.
Grand Canyon banning sales of bottled water
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:20:01 GMT
Activists concerned that Coca-Cola might be influencing National Park Service policy were breathing easier Tuesday after the Grand Canyon National Park announced it would eliminate the sale of bottled water inside the park within 30 days.
Cruise ship hit with norovirus — again
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:38:29 GMT
Crown Princess will end its current cruise two days early following a spike in cases of gastrointestinal illness for the second straight week.
How to stay healthy on a cruise
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:33:53 GMT
A few simple precautions can keep the illnesses away during a cruise. All you need is a mental checklist and a few minutes a day.
Service set for Minn. couple missing in ship wreck
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:45:45 GMT
A memorial Mass has been scheduled for a Minnesota couple who are missing in the Italian cruise ship disaster, their family announced Sunday.
Hotels ditch the housekeeping carts
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:01:05 GMT
All the bulky, rolling housekeeping carts are missing from the hallways at the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton.
10 tips for hardcore travelers
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:45:10 GMT
Some tips only come about after putting in heaps of miles. Knowing them can save time and headaches for anyone getting from here to there.
Senate approves long-stalled aviation bill
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 23:32:03 GMT
The Senate voted Monday afternoon to approve a House-passed bill aimed at improving the nation’s aviation infrastructure and modernizing air traffic control systems.
Trouble in paradise: Cops mutiny in Maldives
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:20:00 GMT
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned on Tuesday after weeks of protests erupted into a police mutiny, leaving the man widely credited with bringing democracy to the paradise islands accused of being as dictatorial as his predecessor.
The best cruise ships for kids
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
Cruises pack in extra value for families — most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys galore, and family-friendly diversions like waterslides, miniature golf courses, and rock-climbing walls.
Flying cars roll a little closer to take off
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:45:10 GMT
Fifty years after “The Jetsons” introduced the concept to American TV viewers, where are the flying cars we were promised? The answer? Still a ways off but, just maybe, about to get a bit closer.
Court extends house arrest for Concordia captain
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:44:36 GMT
An Italian court ruled Tuesday that Francesco Schettino, the captain of the cruise liner that ran aground and capsized off the island of Giglio, killing at least 17 people, must remain under house arrest.
Indonesia pilot tests positive for crystal meth
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:21:25 GMT
Lion Air's slogan "We make you fly" came a bit too close to home this weekend when one of the Indonesian airline's pilots tested positive for crystal meth after being arrested just hours before he was due to take off.
Plane makes emergency landing at Belfast airport
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:06:39 GMT
A plane carrying 175 passengers landed safely at Belfast International Airport Tuesday morning after developing technical problems.
Controlling your kids at sea
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:53:09 GMT
While cruise lines can set and should enforce policies, it's a parent's responsibility to ensure his or her children are aware of -- and abide by -- the rules.
Report: Blood clots not more likely in coach
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:40:54 GMT
Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists.
