Port Everglades cruise passengers warned after employees test positive for coronavirus

Three employees of a company that greets cruise ship passengers in Florida have tested positive for the new coronavirus, state health officials said Tuesday, urging anyone who recently traveled through Port Everglades to isolate themselves for 14 days if they start experiencing symptoms.

Cruise passengers set sail with hopes of picking up a tan, not a virus

Just a day after the government warned against taking cruises because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, passengers boarded the Carnival Paradise in Tampa, bound for the Caribbean. 

What does travel insurance cover?

Travel insurance providers and agencies say 'the fear of traveling' is not generally covered by policies. But in most cases, travelers can be refunded if a travel advisory is issued after a booking.

Mike Pence: It is safe for Americans to travel within the U.S. as spring break begins for many

As Florida’s busy spring break season kicked off this month, coronavirus czar Vice President Mike Pence addressed something that’s been on the mind of tens of thousands of families preparing to travel to theme parks: Is it safe?

Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy

Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.

United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).

Largo company's waveform technology could change venue, airport security forever

Whether it's a Rays game, a concert, or the airport, slow security lines can be a source of frustration, but most would agree good security is of utmost importance at large venues. Largo-based technology company Xonar, however, is proving you don't have to compromise safety for speed.

Travel agent accused of scamming clients, employer out of $1.6M

A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.

US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.