Many travelers choosing road trips rather than plane flights this summer

More than 700 million Americans are expected to take trips and vacations between July and August, and 97% of those trips will be by car according to AAA.

EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say

The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned. 

Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic

"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."

President announces funding for transit system connecting downtown St. Pete to beaches

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman's tweet about a transit project that will link downtown to Pinellas County beaches came on the heels of a tweet by President Donald Trump announcing that funding for the project has been allocated.

Counties must submit requests to governor before reopening vacation rentals

Vacation rental properties are still required to stay closed during phase one of Florida’s reopening plan, but the governor said Friday he will allow counties to submit applications to begin bookings again under a detailed safety plan.

Beachfront hotels try to make the best of cancellations during historically busy season

Beachfront hotels and restaurants are some of the hardest-hit by the pandemic in the Bay Area and across the country, according to new data released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Coronavirus forces Airbnb to lay off 1,900 workers

Airbnb is laying off about 25 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus continues to keep would-be travelers at home, co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky announced Tuesday.

Major U.S. airlines to require passengers to wear face masks

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.

JetBlue wants to suspend service at 16 airports, including Tampa; other airlines request to halt services

This week, JetBlue, Delta and Spirit Airlines have asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to suspend services to certain airports, where they have been a significant drop in the number of passengers.

Changes, restrictions on air travel could be long-term without vaccine or treatment for COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.

JetBlue passengers will be required to wear face masks

Flying in a post-quarantine world will most likely require face masks for the foreseeable future.

Warning for Tampa drivers: I-275 to close overnight

Interstate 275 drivers are going to want to take a close look at a map FDOT recently released, if they plan on being on the road in Tampa from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

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.