ANAHEIM, Calif. — Six Flags Magic Mountain will close three attractions during the winter off-season season as the Valencia amusement park grapples with two unexpected roller coaster closures tied to rider fatalities. Roaring Rapids and Jet Stream closed for the winter season in late October…
LOS ANGELES — Theme parks attractions are never really finished, especially those intended to be built to last. And so it is with Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, which officially reopens Friday after a six-week refurbishment. The ride is looking as fresh as it has in years. There were …
Engine reports that airfares in the U.S. rose nearly 16% from April to June 2026, with Detroit seeing the largest increase at 25%.
New York City's City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. The ban is expected to take effect in June 2028, pending the mayor's signature
Next time you are cracking open fortune cookies at a Chinese restaurant, announce that the ubiquitous cookies aren’t really Chinese at all.
Vrbo reports that travelers are shifting towards college towns and lakeside destinations, with notable interest in places like Bentonville and Winnipeg.
Airline bosses are warning that flights will get more expensive next year. Ryanair's chief executive says European fares could rise as much as 20 percent in 2027, calling it the biggest increase in history. US jet fuel hit 4.76 dollars a gallon on Monday, up 90 percent since late February, a…
A record number of Americans are expected to take ocean cruises in 2027, according to AAA’s latest cruise forecast, and Florida’s big three ports are expected to be the top embarkation points. The company projects 22.4 million Americans sailing next year, a 3.6% increase from the 21.6 million American cruise passengers sailing in 2026. This represents the fifth consecutive year of record ...
Engine reports new federal per diem rates for lodging took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Aurora, CO seeing 96% of hotel rates under the cap.
EF Adventures reports on essential gear for hiking in four stunning destinations such as the American Southwest, Norway, Italy's Dolomites, and Patagonia, emphasizing the need to adapt packing lists to local conditions.
BUSAN, South Korea – After Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in 1954, the couple went on what would become a working honeymoon. While her husband was busy coaching local baseball teams in Japan, Monroe accepted an invitation to entertain the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea during the …
Every time spooky season approaches, I think back on some of my favorite European cemeteries and crypts. Over the years, I've popped into a lot of burial grounds – some peaceful and scenic, some eerie and evocative – with all revealing compelling stories of the past. While some high-profile …
The Points Guy reports that holiday airfare in 2026 is up an average of 23% due to rising oil prices, with Thanksgiving flights increasing by 31%.
As the seasons turn, making plans for a winter weekend getaway is top of mind. Looking for ways to avoid those chilly temperatures and falling leaves, one of the best ways is by traveling to nonstop sunshine. When it comes to RV campgrounds, the lower half of the States are heating up, and travelers can […]
Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.
Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.
Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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