General Travel News - Page 54

April 7, 2026

Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea

A cruise ship struck a reef near Fiji's Monuriki Island, known as the "Cast Away" filming location, after a severe squall caused its anchor to drag.

April 6, 2026

Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws

The Obama Presidential Center faces criticism over requiring ID for free admission, taxpayer costs and executive pay ahead of its upcoming opening.

April 6, 2026

Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode

Western ski resorts face record warm temperatures and low snowfall, with skiers swapping jackets for bikinis and T-shirts as trails close and dirt replaces snow.

April 6, 2026

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

Airline passengers say they're being forced to check their carry-on luggage even as empty overhead bins remain, fueling complaints about boarding practices.

April 6, 2026

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

A routine Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York turned into a midair delivery after a passenger went into labor onboard.

April 6, 2026

American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale

The U.S. State Department updated its Ethiopia travel advisory, warning American travelers of unrest, strict currency rules, photography bans and possible $3,000 exit fees.

April 6, 2026

Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city

In only the third such discovery in 30 years, according to archaeologists, construction workers in Kingston upon Hull unearthed a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon.

April 5, 2026

5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions

Popular cruise destinations such as Belize, Haiti and Jamaica carry U.S. State Department travel advisories that passengers should review before going ashore.

April 5, 2026

Archaeologists uncover mysterious Christian artifact near waters tied to Jesus' ministry: 'No known parallel'

A one-of-a-kind artifact recently found near the Sea of Galilee may shed new light on how early Christians practiced baptism in the ancient city of Hippos.

April 5, 2026

Art heist targeting million-dollar masterpieces exposes blind spots in museum defenses, expert warns

Former FBI agent Geoff Kelly says museum art thefts are more common than people think, warning that open, welcoming spaces also create security vulnerabilities.