Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, one of its busiest monuments. The Italian capital is preparing to host the 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32…
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Want to work on a cruise ship? Here’s what to know
Cruise lines will employ a multinational workforce of nearly 300,000 seafarers in 2024. The most entry-level positions tend to be roles like cabin attendants, dishwashers and laundry workers. Major cruise lines do,…
Carnival sailing becomes cruise to nowhere, cancels only port
A Carnival Cruise Line sailing has canceled its only port, making the voyage a cruise to nowhere due to post-tropical cyclone Francine. “Carnival Valor will return to New Orleans on Friday, Sept….
Why travelers are abandoning loyalty programs
Many travelers are questioning their loyalties to airlines and hotels. The government is concerned, too. Just last week, the Department of Transportation launched a probe into the loyalty programs of America’s four…
Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid Southwest collision
An Alaska Airlines airplane aborted takeoff on a runway at Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport on Thursday to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines jet, the airline said. Alaska Airlines 369, a…
TSA proposes phased enforcement of REAL ID as deadline nears
The Transportation Security Administration said it’s ready to begin enforcing the REAL ID requirement on May 7, 2025. Only 56% of drivers licenses and other state-issued ID cards are compliant with the…
Top 5 reasons why your travel insurance claim will get denied
Travel insurance can help mitigate some unforeseen financial losses when a trip goes awry, from having to book an airport hotel following a flight cancellation or seeking medical care abroad. With air…
Carnival cruise ship graze ice in Alaska
A Carnival Cruise Line ship grazed a piece of ice during an Alaska cruise last week. “Carnival Spirit made contact with an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in…
Delayed 3.5 year cruise guests say company will no longer cover hotels
Get more news like this delivered to your inbox bysigning up for our Travel newsletter here. Villa Vie Residences is not covering hotel and other costs for passengers waiting to board its…
Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle overdevelopment
Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali. The moratorium is part of the government’s…