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Remember all the social media posts from a few months ago showing the northern lights, in all their glory, in unexpectedly southern places? Well, get ready to potentially see them again, or for the first time: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts light displays will again appear in unusual places this week, starting on Tuesday.

As we were preparing to land at Orlando International Airport (MCO) during a recent Delta Air Lines flight, a friendly attendant handed me and a few other passengers a card with a handwritten thank-you note on the back. I had never received such a note, nor had I known they existed. I immediately texted my trusted co-worker and fellow frequent flyer Clint Henderson for some insight.

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When I visited the Colosseum in Rome for the first time, I wanted to experience stunning views that would transport me to the past.

It's not every day that a chef gets a chance to open a restaurant in a cave.

One of the biggest events in the airline industry begins on Monday as the famed Farnborough International Airshow kicks off just outside of London.

Nothing screams summer in New England quite like a day trip to the shores of Martha's Vineyard — something tourists have been doing for well over 100 years.

The mass IT outage is causing problems for everyone — even Mickey Mouse.

A massive IT outage hit flights and travel hard on Friday, leaving one passenger with very little to show for his trip to the airport.

From Chicago to Metropolis, Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 folk opus Illinois packs what feels like a whole nation’s history into the borders of one state. Covering everything from the World’s Fair and UFO sightings to the invention of cream of wheat, the album captivated listeners far beyond the Midwest.

Major airlines, banks, hospitals, and retailers are experiencing widespread disruptions linked to an IT outage after Microsoft reported problems with its online services, linked to an issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

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A British Airways Airbus A380 had to turn around after an "overpowering scent" of laundry detergent filled the plane, making people feel sick and dizzy, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said.

After Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica quickly rebounded, welcoming 55,000 visitors within a week, showcasing resilience and readiness, highlighted by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.

Holland America Line introduces 15 new shows on its 2025 Grand Voyages, developed by Blackburn International, featuring diverse musical genres and themes to entertain guests during extensive global itineraries.

The FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show in St. Maarten, from October 22-25, is essential for securing one-on-one meetings with 100+ cruise executives and enjoying special rates at official hotels. Register by August 15 for guaranteed participation.

Taylor Swift is heading back to the U.S. for another round of tour dates as part of her record-breaking Eras Tour, including a few nights in Miami. And while we're sure fans have already purchased their tickets and are diligently working on their outfits and friendship bracelets, there is one more way they can get in on the Taylor fandom in Florida and it's all about the trip to the venue.

Whenever our family goes on long car rides, we’ve found that the best way to placate our children is to listen to the podcast “Greeking Out” from National Geographic Kids. Narrated by Kenny Curtis and the all-knowing, snake-loving “Oracle of Wi-Fi,” the show retells stories from ancient Greek mythology in colorful ways. After 10 seasons, our two boys have become well-versed in the minutiae of mythos. Did you know that the blind seer Tiresias was turned into a woman by Hera for seven years? I did not.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is warning American Airlines passengers to show up extra early for their flights as construction snags lead to crowds.