Family Travel - Page 13

July 2

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

July 1

Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief

A family's tactical approach to claiming an empty row on a flight raises questions about airline seating etiquette as passengers and experts weigh in on the practice.

June 21

Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway

A Reddit user shared frustration over standby status on a pre-paid flight, igniting debate about airline overbooking as many millions of Americans prepare for July 4th travel.

June 20

Americans ready to hit the road in record numbers this Independence Day

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel for Fourth of July 2025, according to AAA, with the Friday holiday giving travelers options for long weekend or week-long celebrations

June 19

Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain'

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

June 17

Two Revolutionary War letters are reunited at Fort Ticonderoga after 250 years apart

Historic letters between Benedict Arnold and John Stevens were recently brought together at Fort Ticonderoga in New York, documenting Arnold's thoughts after the fort's capture.

June 15

Woman 'really upset' husband would not pick her up at airport: 'Grow up'

Man's Reddit post about airport pickup protocol with his wife generates controversy as commenters weigh practical logistics against emotional gestures in relationships.

June 11

Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmark

Archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg recently announced the discovery of four Confederate soldier skeletons, revealing a makeshift hospital from the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg.

June 10

Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper's demands: 'I'm not moving'

The airplane seat-swapping trend continues as a Reddit user refuses to give up a window seat, prompting heated discussions about seat swapping and travel etiquette.

June 9

Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental push

Proposed Maine legislation would prohibit lodging establishments from providing small single-use plastic toiletry containers, with violations resulting in $100 fines.