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5 things to know for Nov. 25: Holiday travel, Trump transition, Middle East, Storm Bert, Egg prices

President Joe Biden is set to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House today, an interesting tradition that dates back to President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This year’s birds — “Peach” and “Blossom” — will be spared a …

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Navigating airports and airplanes can be stressful at the best of times. As millions of travelers take to the skies over the busy holiday period, that inbuilt stress can hit new heights.

The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation

As Tommy Driskill, a YouTuber from Hawaii who’s better known by his moniker, ‘Dude Abroad’, sat down for a traditional Iraqi breakfast of kahi and geymar (pastries and clotted cream) outside a hole-in-the-wall cafe in downtown Baghdad, he couldn’t help …

Rediscovering Texas History: The Grand Reopening of Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site

The Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site, a cornerstone of Texas history, has officially reopened its doors, welcoming visitors back to a bygone era of hospitality, commerce, and rugged frontier life. Nestled in the charming town of Anderson, this historic gem …

Seaside Magic Meets Holiday Cheer at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

For those yearning for a holiday escape where sand replaces snow and bonfires outshine fireplaces, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is your go-to destination. Situated on the picturesque shores of South Walton, this freshly renovated resort is …

Shake Shack cheeseburgers to be served in first class on Delta flights

Delta Air Lines’ newest dining option for first class passengers isn’t anything fancy. In fact, it’s the exact opposite, because it’s fast food.

Sunlight illuminates the tailfins of British Airways aircraft at Terminal 5 of London Heathrow Airport on February 5, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images/File via CNN Newsource

British Airways was hit with a technical failure for a few hours on Monday that appeared to have caused some delays and disruption to its flights across Europe.

New Yorkers have jaywalked for decades. It’s now legal, but tourists may want to think twice before following locals into the street

Eating a slice of New York pizza, taking a stroll in Central Park and hustling down the busy sidewalks of Manhattan are all quintessential elements of New York City life that many a tourist dreams of doing. For many locals, …

A Los Angeles mansion has become the latest ‘dark tourism’ hot spot

This week in travel news: why true crime buffs are heading to Beverly Hills, a look at the world’s only Michelin-starred ice cream restaurant and the reaction to a “makeunder” of one of Italy’s star attractions.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers and the inability to merge with other airlines left it little choice.

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.