Experienced cruisers likely know how to snag deals, pack with ease and make the most of their time in ports of call. If you’re new to booking a cruise vacation, it’s worth noting that it could be risky to fly the same day as your cruise departs. Here’s what travel experts have to say about...
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Greece to impose tax for cruise visitors on popular islands to combat overtourism
Visiting Santorini or Mykonos in Greece could start costing you a little extra as government officials devise a strategy to curb overtourism on the islands. Greek officials are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship visitors during the peak summer season, according to Reuters. The tax would be 20 euros ($22) for visitors cruising...
Florida's forgotten theme park from 1938 welcomes tourists despite popular competition
Florida’s original theme park has overcome the towering shadow of its younger peers in Orlando and remains a haven, if even by accident, for tourists seeking marine edification. Take a drive along A1A in northeast Florida, about 18 miles south of St. Augustine, and you will happen upon Marineland Dolphin Adventure, a seemingly forgotten tourist...
From a car tire to a Rolex and more, the most bizarre items left in hotel rooms
Hotels.com has released a “Hotel Room Innsights Report” that reveals the most common and surprising items left behind by travelers. The company, based in Dallas, Texas, gathered information from more than 400 of their partner hotels worldwide. Some of the most bizarre items left behind are a pet lizard, a chicken, a $6 million watch...
Travel the NFL: Best and worst tailgating cities for your wallet
Tens of thousands of Americans have plans to attend their favorite NFL team’s games this season to root in-person and catch the live action of the sport. Whether you’re attending a game close to home or have a tradition of going on the road to show your fandom, plan to include tailgating expenses in your...
Here are the 10 happiest states to live in the US: See if yours made the list
A new study revealed which states in America are the happiest —and the top spot may or may not surprise you. WalletHub released the 2024 list of the happiest states in the United States after conducting research across all 50 states in three key dimensions: Emotional & physical well-being, work environment and community and environment....
Taylor Swift-inspired corn mazes in Ohio and Maryland go viral: 'She's real special'
Swifties now have an opportunity to check out festive, fall masterpieces inspired by the pop star Taylor Swift. Two farms in Maryland and Ohio are going viral after photos of detailed Swift-themed corn mazes began to circulate online. The mazes appear to have people trying to figure out how the intricate designs are laid out,...
Google Flights reveals top holiday travel destinations for 2024
Google has revealed the top trending destinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve to help travelers get a sense of what’s shaping up to be popular for 2024 holiday travel. “If you’re traveling within the U.S. for Thanksgiving, our aggregate data shows that the cheapest fares are usually available in early October,” James Byers,...
Autumn in New England: 6 states pack big color, major history, in small area
New England packs a lot of U.S.A. in a little corner of America. Its six states combined would rank only 18th among the 50 states. Visitors driving north up Interstate 95 can leave New York – not New England – and drive clear across Connecticut and Rhode Island, north through Massachusetts, zip through coastal New...
Rome could charge entry to historic landmark in latest attempt to tackle overtourism
Visiting an 18th-century fountain in Rome could start costing you more than the coin you toss in the water. Italian officials are considering allocating time slots to visit the historic Trevi Fountain to help curb tourists overcrowding the area. Drafted plans reveal the fountain would require timed reservations to be made in advance, limiting the...









