General Travel News - Page 146

September 5, 2025

Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules

Winchester Cathedral is offering its historic deanery as a vacation rental, featuring a 70-foot gallery built for Charles II. The deanery dates back to Henry VIII's reign.

September 4, 2025

Luxury yacht tips and sinks minutes after launch as terrified passengers jump overboard

The $1M yacht Dolce Vento capsized and sank near Turkey shortly after launch, prompting an investigation into potential construction flaws or human error.

September 4, 2025

Locals call out 'excessive tourism' after tram crash leaves at least 15 dead and 18 injured

Lisbon's Glória Funicular derailment killed at least 15 people and injured 18 as residents blame "excessive tourism" for the tragic incident affecting the popular tram.

September 4, 2025

Dog-walking man stumbles on suspected debris from Reagan National plane crash 7 months later

Andrew Guevara found items resembling airplane seats and tray table parts along the Potomac River, possibly from the January 29 midair collision in D.C.

September 4, 2025

Man swimming across Pennsylvania river drowns near family picnic area

Emergency responders recovered the body of a 30-year-old New Jersey man who drowned while swimming across the Delaware River during a family outing.

September 4, 2025

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island

Italian officials announced the discovery of three ancient "fairy house" tombs on Sardinia, containing Roman-era artifacts and dating to the late Neolithic period.

September 3, 2025

Confederate monument dismantled after sparking debate, will be moved to veterans park

A Confederate monument in Edenton was moved after three years of planning and the dismissal of a lawsuit, and officials are emphasizing relocation rather than removal.

September 3, 2025

Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.

September 3, 2025

High tourist tax in Hawaii designed to raise funds for climate change challenged by lawsuit

The Cruise Lines International Association filed a lawsuit challenging Hawaii's "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourists' hotel taxes by 11% for climate mitigation funding.

September 3, 2025

United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

Possible tug equipment failure led to a collision between two United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Monday.