Marriott wants to make its rewards program appealing to all 60 million of its members — not just the road warriors who have racked up piles of points. The hotel company has been revamping offerings, adding three new benefits on … Read More
After a week of backlash from protestors and politicians, Carnival is reversing a policy that forbade Cuba-born travelers from booking a ticket on cruises to Cuba. Carnival officials said Monday the cruise line is in talks with the Cuban government, … Read More
Khairuldeen Makhzoomi was waiting for takeoff on a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, when he decided to give his uncle in Baghdad, Iraq, a quick call. The 26-year-old University of California, Berkeley student told his uncle he’d just … Read More
In ancient Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of Daedulus who dared to fly too close to the sun on wings of feather and wax made by his father in spite of Daedulus’ warning. The heat from the sun melted … Read More
Good news for people who love budget airlines — and for the people who run one called Norwegian Air. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday it is giving the low-cost carrier preliminary approval to expand routes between the U.S. and … Read More
Although once besieged by troubles in the past, Ireland is arguably as stable and safe as any other developed country around the world. However, recent warnings issued by the Australian government’s foreign affairs department beg to differ. It’s left many … Read More
National Park Week runs from April 16-24 (Note to NPS: That’s more than a week), during which you can get free admission to the more than 500 parks in the system across the United States. This is no ordinary celebration … Read More
Image: Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In the early 20th century, facing a drop in cattle prices after World War I, many ranchers in the western United States began offering tourists the chance to stay at their ranches to experience … Read More
WARNING: This story contains graphic images that some readers might find disturbing. Four major terrorist attacks in as many countries in just eight days have rocked the world and killed at least 144 people while injuring hundreds more. SEE ALSO: … Read More
A flight attendant who allegedly started a fire on board an airplane, then pretended to have discovered a fire and put it out, was in court on Wednesday facing federal charges. The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Johnathan Tafoya-Montano for … Read More