Vacation Destinations - Page 10

February 22

3 national parks slash red tape for Americans by boldly transforming visitor entry

Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks are dropping their advance reservation requirements for 2026, making spontaneous visits easier for travelers.

February 22

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

February 19

Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic

The Las Vegas airport had 55 million passengers last year, while tourism plunged 7.5% from the prior year to just 38.5 million visitors — marking a stark contrast in travel trends.

February 19

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.

February 19

Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"

February 18

Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.

February 17

'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use

Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.

February 16

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

A Cotswolds town proposes fines on residents who leave out their trash cans in order to protect and preserve Instagram-worthy views that attract millions of tourists annually.

February 15

Most searched US spring break destinations for this year, with some surprises

Key West tops nationwide spring break searches in 17 states, with Florida destinations dominating travel planning as beach towns lead vacation interest.

February 14

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said.