Travel

With coronavirus raging, Holland America leaves elderly cruisers in Australia rather than return them to Fort Lauderdale.

By Ron Hurtibise

Mar 18, 2020

Airbnb announced that, in light of the coronavirus outbreak, it will be temporarily changing its U.S. cancellation policy to allow travelers to cancel some reservations.

By Caroline Glenn

Mar 16, 2020

A Pennsylvania casino shut down temporarily, some Las Vegas casinos closed their buffets and the Hard Rock chain canceled live entertainment at all its U.S. properties for at least a month as the nation's casinos grappled with the coronavirus outbreak.

“In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks,” Disney said in a statement. “We will continue to stay in close contact with appropriate officials and health experts.”

Let’s start with some basics on superyachts. They are usually more than 200 feet long and loaded with amenities. The must-have feature is a beach club, an opening at the back of the boat where watercraft and toys can be launched, or people can lounge by a pool bar with a view of the water. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/your-money/yacht-charter-adventure-cruise.html

Concerns about the coronavirus outbreak don’t seem to be keeping travelers home. But COVID-19 cases have been reported worldwide and there's reason to be cautious, especially if headed to Asia or Italy.

The Overseas Highway, which connects Miami to Key West, was ranked one of the most scenic drives in the entire world by Big Seven Travel. Overlooking picturesque blue waters, that stretch of Route 1 came in at No. 50 on the travel guide’s rankings.

By Wells Dusenbury

Mar 5, 2020

Coronavirus fears led the two ports to turn away the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship last week. Carnival is revising itineraries to avoid the same disruption.

By Ron Hurtibise

Mar 3, 2020

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is a beautiful reminder that the Emerald Isle still has vast, sweeping landscapes best enjoyed on foot.

Border towns have long labored under bad reputations, which have only worsened in recent years as the Trump administration denounces them as violent, dangerous and depressed. But those labels overlook Brownsville’s successes, including one of the city’s biggest points of pride: its tacos.

The closure comes on the heels of similar temporary closures to Disney-owned resorts in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

By Steven Lemongello

Feb 28, 2020

To date, only 1.8 inches of snow has accumulated at Baltimore-Washington International Airport — tied for the third least amount on record here. That’s good news for some, but bad for others. Here’s a list of who’s happy with the weather and who’s not.

By Mike Klingaman

Feb 25, 2020

With a youthful energy and creative vibe, St. Petersburg, Florida, has landed a seat at the cool kids’ table, passing the hot sauce between Portland, Oregon, and Austin, Texas.

By Lori Rackl

Feb 25, 2020

A segregated West Baltimore school where the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall received his early education is set to receive a $6 million makeover, turning it into a legal resource center and museum space.

By Kevin Rector

Feb 21, 2020

A frequent flyer takes her first long-distance rail journey aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief.

There’s a Swedish word “flygskam,” which means “flight shame.” For eco-conscious flyers, there are a growing number of ways to carbon-offset aircraft emissions. But does paying for tree planting do any good?

By Mary Wisniewski

Feb 16, 2020

How Disney, Universal and SeaWorld turned old attractions into new rides

By Dewayne Bevil

Feb 13, 2020

Baseball aside, spring is a great time to stay and play in fast-growing Phoenix. Here's what's new in this city on the rise.

By Lori Rackl

Feb 12, 2020

Here are some new resorts, trips and attractions that offer seasonal refreshment at home and abroad for travelers of all stripes.

A day trip or weekend jaunt to Venice on Florida's Gulf Coast provides opportunities for relaxing in a warm mineral spring, going shark tooth hunting on the beach and kayaking into the sunset, complete with friendly dolphins.

By Patrick Connolly

Feb 6, 2020

Miami International Airport's quarantine station will now screen for coronavirus in the effort to contain the spread into the United States.

By Cindy Krischer Goodman

Jan 28, 2020