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Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

May 11, 2026

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

A cruise passenger died after losing control of her mobility scooter at Celebration Key, marking the third death at the Bahamas resort. Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the incident.

Massive new cruise ship unveils jaw-dropping outdoor theme park in middle of the ocean

May 2, 2026

Massive new cruise ship unveils jaw-dropping outdoor theme park in middle of the ocean

MSC Cruises unveils plans for an over-water swing ride called Cliffhanger aboard MSC World Asia, billed as Europe's first of its kind at sea.

Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban

April 28, 2026

Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban

Greece is cracking down on beach restrictions, banning sunbed rentals and commercial activity to preserve coastal areas. The new list is at 250 protected beaches.

'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says

April 23, 2026

'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says

Jason DeGray died a hero after jumping into a deadly rip current at Cocoa Beach to save his son, his family said. A stranger who tried to help also lost her life.

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

April 20, 2026

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

April 17, 2026

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime concerns and a heightened terrorism risk on the islands.

Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination

April 17, 2026

Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination

Florida's Space Coast faces a critical lifeguard shortage with 45 unfilled roles as two adults die in a Cocoa Beach rip current while saving a child.

Two adults drown trying to save child from rip current at understaffed Cocoa Beach

April 16, 2026

Two adults drown trying to save child from rip current at understaffed Cocoa Beach

Brevard County officials are urgently recruiting to fill at least 45 lifeguard vacancies following a tragic double drowning in South Cocoa Beach where two adults died attempting to rescue a child from a rip current.

Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area

April 14, 2026

Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area

Hawaii health officials issued brown water advisories across Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui and the Big Island after a Kona Low storm brought heavy rainfall.

April 12, 2026

Elizabeth Hurley shows off her figure in a daring string bikini while promoting her swimwear brand at 60

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, wows in a tiny striped string bikini from her swimwear line while lounging by the beach in a stunning makeup-free Instagram post.