General Travel News - Page 239

August 24, 2024

Sea lions caught on camera overtaking popular California beach in droves, closing it to public 'indefinitely'

One popular beach in Monterey, California, has been closed to the public for an indefinite amount of time due to an influx of sea lions.

August 24, 2024

Connecticut mom of three moves to hotel room due to high rent prices: 'Exactly what I prayed for'

Suzanne Hayes wrote a Business Insider article describing how she decided to move to the Avon Old Farms Hotel in Connecticut after struggling to pay rent.

August 24, 2024

'Top Thrill 2' roller coaster at Cedar Point will not reopen this season

Top Thrill 2 will not reopen in 2024, operating for just days before its sudden "extended closure" in May 2024. Cedar Point expressed a "sincere apology" for the closure.

August 24, 2024

Spiky creatures wash up on Texas beach, described as 'your worst nightmares’

A venomous, bearded fireworm was found on the beaches of Corpus Christi, Texas, and might just be "your worst nightmare," as it delivers a painful sting that can last for hours.

August 24, 2024

On this day in history, August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo coast-to-coast

On this day in history, Aug. 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart flew solo across the U.S. nonstop — becoming the first woman to do so. Here are details about her remarkable flight and its aftermath.

August 23, 2024

Travel-obsessed woman 'works' the time-off system, visiting 28 countries on a budget

A TikTok creator is sharing tips on how to manage a time-off balance at work while also traveling the world with tricks for budgeting and going on a getaway.

August 22, 2024

Missing climber sought in Glacier National Park days after last being seen

Search-and-rescue crews are in day four of looking for a climber who was last seen in Glacier National Park on Sunday, National Park Service officials say.

August 22, 2024

Peculiar home, once an 1800s train station, renovated and up for sale: ‘Enchanting’

A unique and newly renovated home is up for sale with a distinctive background: It once served as a train station to carriages. Today, it's a home and partial hotel.

August 22, 2024

Chicago hotel, birthplace of chocolate brownie, still serving sweet treat thanks to original recipe

The Palmer House is still serving up the same chocolate brownie recipe that the Chicago hotel's chef invented in 1893 at the urging of the owner's wife.

August 20, 2024

Missing Colorado hiker found alive days after disappearing during 'spiritual' quest without cell phone

Gina Chase, 53, went missing last week near Lone Cone, Colorado, after setting off alone without a cellphone during a "spiritual" retreat, authorities said.