Oktoberfest may be canceled for the second year in a row in Germany but that doesn’t mean the spirit of the celebration has to be dampened entirely.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
It’s fall y’all, time to leaf peep: Your foliage forecast for 2021, according to an expert
With autumn officially underway, it’s already time to talk about fall foliage, which is expected to evolve into a warm array of colors.
CDC, State Department raise COVID travel warning advising against travel to Bermuda, Antigua
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department have both advised against traveling to Antigua and Bermuda due to COVID-19.
‘Without our loved ones, we are lost’: Travelers relieved at US plans to reopen borders
News that the U.S. will be opening borders to vaccinated international travelers in early November brought a wave of relief for many.
Alaska senator announces bill to permanently allow cruises to sail to Alaska without Canada stop
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday she will introduce legislation to protect the Alaska tourism industry, centering on the cruise industry.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade workers must be vaccinated, wear masks in New York City
After a “made for television” parade in 2020, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will look more normal — but with vaccine, mask requirements for workers.
Post Ida: Over 500 flights canceled at New York-area airports going into Labor Day Weekend
Hundreds of flights and trains were canceled Thursday morning as the after effects of Ida lingered in New York City and the surrounding area.
Woman arrested for using fake ‘Maderna’ vaccine card during Hawaii trip
Woman attempting to use a fake COVID-19 vaccine card labeled “Maderna” (not Moderna) was arrested in Hawaii and faces fines and potential jail time.
Cruise need-to-knows during the COVID-19 pandemic: Smaller crowds, buffets, sales
Boarding my first cruise last month, I wasn’t sure what I was in for. Here are six things I learned about cruising and cruising during the pandemic.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney change vaccine policies to meet Bahamas emergency order
The order, signed by Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, takes effect Sept. 3 and is valid through Nov. 1.