No-fly list: Southwest last to ban emotional-support animals

Emotional-support animals are no longer free to roam about the cabin on Southwest Airlines either

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Six totally not-upsetting ways to celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day

We're... fine

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Rate of guns seized at airport checkpoints jumped in 2020

The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that screeners found 3,257 firearms on passengers or in their carry-on bags in 2020

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Princess Cruises selling off its ‘Love Boat’

The company announced its sale to an undisclosed buyer on Thursday as part of parent company Carnival Corp.’s stated goal to reduce its sizable fleet among its many brands

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Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules, add South Africa

Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries

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US hotels suffered worst year ever with nearly zero profit

U.S. hotels recorded the lowest occupancy rates on record in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic kept travelers at home

Family travel trends to consider in the new year

As a vaccine program rolls out, families are considering the prospect of a vacation beyond their own backyard

8 underrated US destinations that should be on your radar in 2021

If you’re anything like us, you’ve already started gathering ideas on where to travel next year

Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights

Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration

Fredericksburg, Texas: Small city an ideal trip for history buffs

Fredericksburg celebrates its 175th anniversary this year

Carnival loses $1.9 billion, but says 2022 demand is high

Carnival said cumulative advanced bookings for the first half of 2022 are now ahead of 2019 levels

London cycle-rental program doubles new riders amid virus fears

London’s bike-rental program grew last year, as the coronavirus pandemic prompted people to switch over from buses, trains and taxi cabs

Puerto Rico reopens its beaches and eases some lockdown measures

The U.S. territory is still discouraging nonessential travel to the island, and entry requires a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) coronavirus test result taken no more than 72 hours before arrival

Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

A subdued Carnival season begins Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy balls and street parades

Will 2021 be a better year for travel? Yes, for lots of reasons

Interest will grow in less explored locations and small-group tours. Natural wonders will be just a little more wonderful because they haven't been trampled in the past year

How tour operators are planning for travel in 2021

Travelers will have increased options and the comfort of navigating a post-pandemic world with the help of guides and experts

How will Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, recover from 2020?

Restarting Orlando’s tourism machine will be a monumental task, and experts don’t agree on how much longer the region and its hundreds of thousands of industry workers will suffer

Immerse yourself in Frankenmuth’s Bavarian heritage

Frankenmuth was recently named one of the countries most culturally immersive destinations

Michiganians still traveling over the holidays, but in far fewer numbers

Wednesday was the busiest air travel day this year with 1.19 million passengers, but that's still nearly 40% below last year

Visit any national park for free on these dates in 2021

Each year, the federal government designates several days when entrance fees are waived for all visitors at every single NPS site

COVID-19 canceled your cruise. Here’s how you can use that money for a future vacation

Some customers are still waiting to get their money back eight months after all cruises were canceled

San Francisco’s iconic Cliff House restaurant to close

Dan and Mary Hountalas, the restaurant's proprietors since 1973, said they are closing Dec. 31

Data shows Americans couldn’t resist Thanksgiving travel

Americans couldn’t stop gathering Thanksgiving, driving only slightly less than last year and largely ignoring the pleas of public health experts

Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat

The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain

US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes

The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March

Thanksgiving travelers try to reach destinations, miss virus

Thanksgiving travel comes with highs and lows but it’s even more fraught this year as travelers attempt to social distance while navigating crowds

How COVID-19 has upended Michigan’s holiday tourism

Heading into the Thanksgiving travel period, already hard-hit travel destinations are facing new restrictions. Some are making the best of it.

If you must travel over Thanksgiving, here is how to minimize your COVID-19 risk

There's reason to be concerned: Early this year in China, a large spike in travel around the Lunar New Year holiday accelerated the spread

CDC warns Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving

The CDC pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household

On tap, Traverse City Beer Week

More than 20 breweries, bars and restaurants in and around Traverse City are participating in the annual event

Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian recently suggested business travel might settle into a “new normal” that is 10% to 20% lower than it used to be

How ski resorts are returning safely for the 2020-2021 season

Outdoor activities have been seen as safe and that means skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports are opening up this winter

Glamping, RVs help make outdoor overnights effortless

Glamping has come into the spotlight, with luxurious sites set up in beautiful places from Joshua Tree National Park to Yellowstone, Zion and beyond

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year

A wave of Disneyland layoffs hit Sunday

Many theme park staffers are trying to cope with the depression and anxiety brought on by the uncertainty of layoffs

Hawaii reopens for tourism amid more masks, fewer leis

As restrictions now stand, visitors from the continental U.S. must show a negative test result that had been administered by a state-approved source within 72 hours of the departure of the traveler's flight

Cruise ships cleared by CDC to plan return to US waters

The CDC announced that it would lift a U.S. ban on cruises, even as scientists warned that ships remain vulnerable to deadly Covid-19 outbreaks

Walt Disney World crowds are historically low, but ride wait times grow, expert says

For Disney, the reopening has been an unprecedented balancing act as it tries to rebound financially while the company limits crowds and maintains social distancing

Muskegon’s city manager bought $195K in gift cards. People are mad

Muskegon city manager Frank Peterson concedes he could have communicated better before he spent $195,000 in municipal dollars on gift cards