It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, But Half Of Car Seats Aren’t Installed Correctly

Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first sneak peek of its brand new exclusive adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, at its private island Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

American Express cardholders (and even some non-cardholders) will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week. Amex is back this year with a five-day event from Oct. 9-13, with cool experiences and statement credits on travel brands like Delta Air Lines and Hilton that add up to nearly $400.

The U.S. Virgin Islands will charge Royal Caribbean Group ships that dock in St. Thomas or St. Croix a new per-passenger fee in order to fund port improvements.

Traffic fatalities declined for the fifth straight quarter. About 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, a decrease of about 3.3% compared to 20,190 fatalities in the first half of 2022.

Today, JetBlue became the fourth major U.S. airline to guarantee families can sit together when they fly. Following in the footsteps of Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, JetBlue is now in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's plea that airlines adopt seating policies that allow families to sit together.

North Carolina is home to famed landscapes ranging from craggy peaks in the west – popular with advanced hikers – to coastal plains in the east – a popular destination for families. But no matter your skill level, the Tar Heel state is filled with pathways, marshes and densely packed forests to tramp.   

None of the four minivans evaluated in a new crash test thatzeroed-in on protection for passengers in the back seat did well. The Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival, and Toyota Sienna were rated marginal, and the Honda Odyssey received a poor rating.

The landowners of a volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring 25 others, have rejected arguments from workplace safety regulators that they bear legal responsibility for visitors' safety.

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In late May, I flew with my daughter from California to Kennedy International Airport in New York, where I rented a car from Avis and headed to Connecticut for a three-day family visit. On day two, I parked the car in Waveny Park in New Canaan and when I returned, it was gone. The local police told me they had impounded the rental because Avis had reported it stolen to the New York Police Department. I had planned to spend the last day of my trip with my 80-something mother, whom I had not seen for three years because of the pandemic, but had to waste precious hours on hold with Avis’s customer service department. They eventually offered me a new car but I was unable to coordinate picking it up, so we ended up relying on my sisters to get around. I was only able to spend a few hours with my mom and had to take a $100 Uber back to the airport. I asked Avis not to charge me for the rental, but they did, $653, and when I disputed the charge with Capital One, Avis fought me. I can’t believe Avis is renting out cars they have reported stolen, and then charging its clients. Can you help?

Royal Caribbean canceled or delayed three back-to-back Alaska voyages on the Radiance of the Seas cruise ship in September, throwing a wrench into the (often expensive) travel plans of hundreds of customers.

Nearly 10 years ago, I had the opportunity to visit French Polynesia and stay in an overwater bungalow on the breathtaking island of Moorea. Waking up every morning and diving off the deck into some of the most crystalline waters I've ever seen was truly magical, and when it was time to go home I was already dreaming about going back.