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Travel’s Latest Buzzword: ‘Microvacations’

Travelers short on vacation time are embarking on one- to three-day trips that take advantage of time zones and credit card points.

Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says

Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his…

Sean Duffy Longs for the ‘Golden Days’ of Air Travel. What Was That Like?

Back in the ’50s and ’60s, passengers (well-dressed, of course, and with perfect manners) could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the…

Sean Duffy Asks Travelers to ‘Bring Civility Back’ to Airports in New PSA

The secretary of transportation kicked off a new civility campaign on Wednesday called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You.”

Teenager Under Investigation After Stepsister Is Found Dead on Cruise Ship

Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on the Carnival Horizon on Nov. 8. Her stepbrother, 16, is under an investigation related to her death, his…

What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?

Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you…

Sonder Abruptly Goes Out of Business After Marriott Terminates Licensing Deal

Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide.

Cruise Ship Workers Use Social Media to Expose Life Behind the Luxury

Crew members’ videos let cruising fans get behind the scenes of what life is really like on board. (Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as you…

A Texas Family Rode Out Hurricane Melissa at a Jamaican Beach Resort

A Texas woman stranded in Jamaica with her family described what it was like to experience the catastrophic storm while sheltering at a Sandals resort.

Tourists Are Accounted For After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Government Says

Twenty-five thousand tourists rode out the storm on the island, and all are safe, according to the tourism minister.