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Weekend in the Big Easy: A Road Trip to Discover New Orleans Beyond Mardi Gras

Embark on a road trip to New Orleans and experience the city beyond Mardi Gras, with a perfect weekend itinerary filled with luxury stays, scenic swamp tours, local eats, and unforgettable rooftop sunsets.

Disney cruise ship rescues 4 people from sinking catamaran

When four boaters were left stranded off the coast of Bermuda, the US Coast Guard – along with a Disney cruise ship not even officially in service yet – came to their rescue.

Mystical Parade of Boo to Make History in Downtown Galveston

Galveston Island will host its first-ever Halloween parade, The Mystical Parade of Boo, on October 26, 2024, featuring participants from 36 organizations and free family-friendly entertainment in the Strand District.

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Named #3 Resort in The Southwest by Condé Nast Traveler

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa has been named the #3 Top Resort in The Southwest by Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers’ Choice Awards, marking it as the only resort in Austin to receive this honor.

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Breaks Ground on New Lake Charles Location

The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu has begun construction on a new 6,000-square-foot building in Lake Charles' Nellie Lutcher Cultural District, set to open in late 2025 and showcase Southwest Louisiana's rich Mardi Gras history.

Green Bay Unpacked: Beyond the Legends of the Packers

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Wisconsin, offers a perfect mix of outdoor activities and a thriving craft beer scene. As the state’s oldest city, it’s a haven for adventure seekers, offering sailing, hiking, kayaking, and charter …

Southwest reveals when and how it will get rid of open seating

Southwest Airlines’ substantial changes to its business and boarding process are coming – but not for a while. Open seating isn’t going away for more than a year. The airline said on Thursday that its passengers will be able to …

Hotel Lucine Welcomes Culinary Stars: Matt Sweeney and Daya Myers-Hurt

As Hotel Lucine approaches its first anniversary, it’s not just the ocean waves that are making a splash; the culinary scene is getting a major upgrade with the hiring of executive chef Matt Sweeney and the promotion of Daya Myers-Hurt …

Louisiana Premiere Announced for Documentary Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture

The Louisiana premiere of the documentary *Ancestral Artistry* will be held in Lake Charles on September 26, 2024, celebrating the contributions of Africans and Creoles of color to Louisiana architecture and featuring a panel discussion and craft displays.

Cabin pressure issue on Delta flight causes bloody ears and noses for passengers

Some Delta Air Lines passengers are recovering after a pressurization issue on a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Portland, Oregon, caused bloody noses and other issues, according to airline and passenger statements.

Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior

A problematic airline passenger has been hit with an unusual form of punishment – he has to pay back the airline for the cost of fuel.

Southwest brings back buy-one, get-one-free Companion Pass promotion

Act fast. For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a passholder’s companion to fly with them nearly free on unlimited flights for two months early next year. The designated companion owes only …

Hotel workers at four hotels have walked off the job

Nearly 900 Boston hotel workers went on strike Sunday morning. Who is on strike?

One of Mongolia’s best-kept secrets looks more like Greece than a remote lake in Asia

Traveling to western Mongolia’s Khyargas Lake from capital Ulaanbaatar isn’t for the faint of heart. The drive is roughly 1,800 kilometers (about 1,118 miles), which can take anywhere from one to three days to cover, depending on how comfortable you …

Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Expect record crowds and lower prices

Labor Day weekend will be busier than ever in many areas, but travelers will have at least one welcome source of relief: lower prices. Domestic travel over the 2024 Labor Day weekend is forecast to be up 9% compared with …