General Travel News - Page 24

May 23, 2026

Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch

After a pricing glitch showed a solo balcony on a 6-day cruise for only $300, Carnival Cruise Line quickly canceled cruise reservations linked to a website glitch. People online weighed in.

May 22, 2026

Casino boss defends closure of iconic Primm resorts amid backlash from founding family

Telling regulators the gambling stop is no longer sustainable, Affinity Interactive's CEO defends shutting down the last iconic Primm, Nevada, casino.

May 22, 2026

20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at major airport leaves travelers scrambling

A baggage system failure at Heathrow Airport left about 20,000 bags stranded, marking the fifth such incident at the airport since January. British Airways apologized to travelers.

May 22, 2026

Experts stunned after uncovering Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented find

Archaeologists in Egypt found a rare fragment of Homer's "Iliad" atop a Roman-era mummy, the first literary text ever found in a funerary context, experts said.

May 22, 2026

9/11 Museum to offer free admission for veterans ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum expands free admission to all veterans starting Friday, recognizing the deep connection post-9/11 veterans feel to the site.

May 21, 2026

College students accused of turning popular beach town into booze-soaked free-for-all in takeover chaos

Four college students face felony charges after police say they organized a series of unauthorized takeover events at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

May 21, 2026

Vacation hot spot cracks down on beach setups with $500 fines for sun shades, canopies

Beachgoers at Laguna Beach face fines up to $500 under new summer rules banning tents, canopies and large shade structures along the shoreline.

May 21, 2026

Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel

A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. Here are the worst and best times to hit the road.

May 21, 2026

Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day this week, raising fresh concerns about dangerous overcrowding on the world's tallest peak.

May 21, 2026

Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find

Archaeologists in the Czech Republic have discovered over 1,000 artifacts before railway construction, including a rare Roman-era metal wire drawplate.