Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Travelocity giving away $10,000 vacations based on your kids’ drawings
Travelocity is asking kids to draw up their dream vacation.
Travelocity is asking kids to draw up their dream vacation.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
FHP needs witnesses to help in 6 unsolved interstate shootings
Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.
Cases of unsolved shootings on Florida interstates are piling up for highway patrol investigators. There have been six shootings in the last 12 months, leaving three people dead, and no arrests have been made.
Couple gives glimpse inside post-pandemic cruising
Laura Notarnicola and her boyfriend, John Fain were among the few hundred passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas when it became one of the first ships to restart operations, with paying customers, in North America when it took off from Nassau back on June 12.
Laura Notarnicola and her boyfriend, John Fain were among the few hundred passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas when it became one of the first ships to restart operations, with paying customers, in North America when it took off from Nassau back on June 12.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers may have more fees, restrictions on cruises
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.
How to salvage a trip after your flight is cancelled
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages, and says it will cancel at least 50 flights a day through July.
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages, and says it will cancel at least 50 flights a day through July.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean’s first cruise testing COVID-19 safety protocols sets sail
The first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to set sail since the beginning of the pandemic took off from Miami on Sunday for a short test cruise.
The first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to set sail since the beginning of the pandemic took off from Miami on Sunday for a short test cruise.
Tampa couple wants additional refund after Southwest Airlines issues left them stranded for days
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
In victory for Florida, judge sets July cutoff for CDC's no-sail cruise order
A federal judge has granted the state of Florida a victory in its case against the federal government over its cruise ship restrictions, ordering both sides to return to mediation after they had previously declared an impasse.
A federal judge has granted the state of Florida a victory in its case against the federal government over its cruise ship restrictions, ordering both sides to return to mediation after they had previously declared an impasse.
Nearly 70 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship off Florida coast
Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.
Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Royal Caribbean says vaccines will be mandated on all cruises, except ones setting sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Tampa tourism kicks off spring with record-breaking month
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.