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March 24, 2026

Thousands of cruise travelers hit with abrupt vacation plan changes: 'Apologize for the inconvenience'

Major cruise line Royal Caribbean scraps 20 Freedom of the Seas voyages planned for 2027, redeploying the ship to Southampton. Guests were offered refunds or new sailings.

March 21, 2026

Famed national park drops 'environmental contaminant' ban ahead of America’s 250th birthday

America's 250th birthday will be marked by fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, says the Interior Department. This reverses prior NPS permit denials.

March 14, 2026

Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections

Study finds cleanest cruise ships still face viral outbreaks, as CDC data shows no link between sanitation scores and onboard illness despite inspections.

March 13, 2026

Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with 1,000-foot lava fountains, forcing highway and park closures as the volcanic ash falls near Big Island communities.

March 12, 2026

Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping

Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.

March 10, 2026

Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check

Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.

March 10, 2026

Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.

March 8, 2026

Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’

An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.

March 8, 2026

Disneyland may scrap long-standing park rule that frustrated visitors

Disneyland reportedly ending its 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, allowing guests to switch between parks anytime during their visit to both locations.

March 7, 2026

American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife

An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel during the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.