General Travel News - Page 110

July 24

Beach town bans men's too-short swim trunks, sparking debate and rule flipflop

A mayor in Algeria briefly banned men from wearing Bermuda shorts, citing moral values before reversing the decision amid debate over religious attire versus tourist freedoms.

July 24

US cruise passengers nabbed after allegedly possessing lethal drug powerful enough to sedate elephants

Four U.S. cruise ship passengers were arrested in Bermuda after allegedly being caught with drugs powerful enough to sedate an elephant.

July 24

'Tilt' roller coaster at Cedar Point malfunctions for 3rd time since opening, leaving riders suspended in air

Visitors at the Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, got stuck on the "Siren's Curse" roller coaster.

July 24

'Hotel vibes' coffee hack raises eyebrows as experts warn of sleep quality risks

Coffee enthusiasts are installing espresso machines in their bedrooms for immediate morning brews and a luxury hotel feel, but it could compromise their sleep, say health experts.

July 24

Tower of London dig reveals Black Death-era skeletons below popular tourist site: 'Tip of the iceberg'

A mass grave with 14th-century skeletons possibly linked to the Black Death was recently discovered at the Tower of London, along with rare medieval burial artifacts.

July 23

Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.

July 23

Police officials host 'bear drills’ following string of bear attacks

Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills featuring simulated encounters and medical response training.

July 23

Family vacation drama erupts over grandmother's request for dinner with her grown kids only

Experts have weighed in on whether a woman should attend a family dinner that her husband and children aren't invited to, which continues a "whole history" of exclusion in this family circle.

July 23

Delta plane aborts takeoff in Mexico City after plane nearly lands on top of aircraft

A Delta Boeing jet bound for Atlanta safely stopped takeoff when pilots observed another aircraft landing in front of them on the same runway in Mexico City.

July 23

New Jersey seagull snatches sandwich out of stunned woman's hand

New Jersey beach-goer Victoria Shannon Reed captured the moment an aggressive seagull swooped in and stole her sandwich while she was filming.