General Travel News - Page 43

January 7

Man drops engagement ring from 118-foot bridge during proposal, but there's a happy ending

Christmas lights proposal at Boyne Mountain becomes unforgettable rescue mission when couple and resort staff search for dropped engagement ring.

January 7

Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

A stunning 1,000-year-old French castle in Provence has gone on the market for $17.7 million, featuring 100 rooms and medieval architecture. The property has been meticulously restored.

January 6

Hundreds of tourists stranded on remote island as troops are pulled from conflict zone

About 600 tourists reportedly stranded on Yemen's Socotra island after UAE troop withdrawal halts flights amid escalating Saudi-UAE political conflict.

January 6

Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after allegedly refusing to accommodate ICE agents

The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4 million-plus federal employees from staying there.

January 6

Measles cases confirmed at four major US airports across country amid peak holiday travel

Health officials confirmed measles exposure at four major airports as the CDC reported over 2,000 cases nationwide this year, prompting urgent public advisories.

January 6

Hilton Hotels CALLED OUT after Minneapolis location cancels federal agents' rooms

Hilton Hotels is facing backlash after emails showed a Minneapolis Hilton location abruptly canceling a reservation for federal agents.

January 6

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.

January 5

ICE blasts Hilton after emails allegedly show hotel refusing rooms to immigration agents

The Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis hotel allegedly canceled federal immigration agents' reservations, prompting ICE to publicly question the decision on social media.

January 5

Major airline expands passenger test that holds flights to help prevent missed connections

A new AI system being tested by American Airlines helps delays flights to help passengers make their connections. The technology holds flights an average of 10 minutes.

January 4

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, proposing it was created for a refectory for monastic mealtime viewing rather than a cathedral.