Royal Caribbean cruise horror as man, 20, jumps overboard
A cruise turned into a nightmare for people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas when a young man jumped overboard shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday. The 18-story ship was …
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Hidden camera warning for travelers in hotels, rentals: What to know
One in four travelers found an illegal concealed camera in their vacation rental in 2023, according to a recent survey by property investment firm IPX1031, which said, “While rental properties offer …
The Top Food Cities For Your Next Vacation
For many people, bookmarking restaurants and bars is a beloved part of trip planning. And if you’re someone who considers dining and drinking an experience more than a necessity, then …
Watch out for flying fees: WestJet hikes checked bag cost, Flair adds credit card fee
Here’s the good news: Airfares have declined in Canada. The bad news? You might wind up paying more in added fees. WestJet and several U.S. airlines recently hiked their checked bag charges. …
A wedding party had their suitcases ransacked. They want Sunwing to take responsibility
Lisa and Dave Parsons were in Jamaica for their son’s destination wedding, a week-long dream vacation that was picture perfect — until they unpacked their bags. Travelling with 40 wedding …
N.L. government demands VRBO remove I’se the By from ‘derogatory’ commercial
A VRBO commercial that uses I’se the B’y as its soundtrack has images of undesirable rental accommodations. (VRBO/YouTube) A commercial for the vacation rental site VRBO has both Newfoundland and …
How To Avoid Overspending On Vacation
Trying new restaurants, visiting world-famous attractions and enjoying a nice hotel room are some of the best parts of a vacation. They’re also things that tend to cost money. And …
Vacationers searching for answers after finding chewed mattress, missing toilet seats at resort
A relaxing vacation in Cuba was what Jeff Phelps thought he was signing up for when he booked a 20th wedding anniversary trip with Sunwing. That’s not what they got when they …
Cubans face soaring fuel prices as Canadian tourists swoop in for winter getaways
Whatever the weather in Cuba this February, people may be feeling gloomy about the cost of living. The Cuban government is set to raise fuel prices fivefold at the start of …
Cruise passengers expecting a Bahamas vacation got Saint John instead
Aruba, Jamaica, ooh, I wanna take ya. Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama. Key Largo, Montego… Saint John? Well, that’s not exactly how the cheerful Beach Boys song goes, but …