TRAVEL

Jul 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crime, Cocktails, and Cruising: Virgin's New Voyage

Virgin Voyages is taking a unique turn by blending true crime with luxury travel. This isn't just a cruise; it's a floating celebration of all things true crime. The idea is to bring together fans of popular podcasts like "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know, " "Betrayal, " and "Buried Bones" for a on

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Jul 30 2025HEALTH

Why Traveling Can Make You Happier

Traveling is more than just seeing new places. It can actually make you happier. A recent study found that people who travel often tend to have better mental health. This might not be a surprise, but the numbers are pretty eye-opening. First, let's talk about the numbers. The study showed that afte

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Jul 28 2025FINANCE

Citi and American Airlines Join Forces for Travel Lovers

Citi has expanded its rewards program to include American Airlines. This is great news for people who use Citi cards and love to fly with American. Now, they can transfer their ThankYou Rewards points directly to American's AAdvantage program. The new Citi Strata Elite® Card is a big part of this c

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Jul 24 2025BUSINESS

Tipping fatigue: When even booking a hotel feels like a tip fest

Tipping has become so common that it's now expected even when booking a hotel online. This has left many travelers frustrated and questioning why they should tip a website. People are used to tipping hotel staff for their help, but tipping a website for finding a good deal feels wrong. Some travele

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

US Inflation: A Mixed Bag of Numbers

The latest inflation report from the US shows a confusing mix of numbers. On one hand, the cost of goods is going up. On the other hand, people are spending less on travel. This is a big deal because it shows how the trade war is affecting the economy. The report looks at how much businesses pay fo

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Measles: A Growing Threat in the U. S.

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. , with cases soaring to levels not seen in decades. The current outbreak, fueled by a surge in Texas, has surpassed the number of cases reported in any year since 1992. Experts attribute this rise to several factors, including increased travel during the sum

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Jul 10 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Adjusting to a Changing Travel Landscape

Delta Air Lines has had to adjust its plans for 2025. The company now expects lower profits because fewer people are booking flights than they thought. This is happening because there are too many flights available and people are waiting longer to make travel plans. Even though things are not as goo

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Jul 07 2025POLITICS

A Russian Official's Sudden Downfall and Ukraine's Ongoing Struggles

A high-ranking Russian official, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in a car near Moscow. He had been fired by President Putin just hours before. The official story says he took his own life, but the full details are still unclear. Starovoit had been in charge of Russia's transport ministry since May

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Jul 04 2025BUSINESS

French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Causes Chaos

Summer travel plans for many people were ruined. Why? Because air traffic controllers in France went on strike. This happened at the peak of the travel season. Around 40% of flights were called off. This affected all major airports in Paris. Passengers had to scramble to change their plans. The str

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Jul 03 2025FINANCE

Flying Cheaper, but Airlines Still in Turbulence

The July 4 holiday saw a lot of people flying, but airlines are still not sure what the rest of the year will bring. Many flights are cheaper now, but that doesn't mean things are going well for the airlines. Domestic flights this summer cost about $265 round-trip. That's a bit cheaper than last ye

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