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2 Former Cruise Ship Passengers with Virus Die in Japan

By Mari Yamaguchi | Feb 20, 2020

Two elderly passengers taken off the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess because they were infected with the new virus have died, Japan's Health Ministry said Thursday, becoming the first fatalities from the virus-stricken vessel.

Airport Travel Tips From The Points Guy

Airport Travel Tips From The Points Guy

Feb 19, 2020

The Points Guy offers tips for navigating the airport for your next vacation.

U.S. Tells Remaining Cruise Passengers: Stay Out for 2 Weeks

By Carla K. Johnson | Feb 19, 2020

The U.S. government made good on its warning to Americans who chose to remain on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan, telling them they cannot return home for at least two weeks after they come ashore.

12 Reasons to Visit Washington, D.C. in 2020

By Matthew Wexler | Feb 18, 2020

Our nation's capital is bursting at the seams in 2020 with can't-miss happenings and an array of dining and hotel options for every budget and style.

Quebec Snowmobile Tragedy Raises Questions About Adventure Tourism

Feb 18, 2020

The recent tragedy that claimed the lives of five French tourists and their Québec guide in the icy waters of Lac Saint-Jean during a snowmobile safari shook people on both sides of the Atlantic. It also rattled the tourism industry in Québec.

Quarantine on Cruise Ship in Japan Comes Under Question

By Maria Cheng, Mari Yamaguchi | Feb 18, 2020

An extraordinary two-week quarantine of the Diamond Princess cruise ship ends Wednesday, with thousands of passengers and crew set to disembark over the next several days in the port of Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Watch: Atlantis Oasis 2020 Recap Video

Watch: Atlantis Oasis 2020 Recap Video

Feb 17, 2020

YouTube travel vlogger JustJoeyT highlights the best of Atlantis' recent Caribbean cruise.

Watch: A Gay Adventure in Barcelona

Watch: A Gay Adventure in Barcelona

Feb 14, 2020

YouTube travel influencer Bradley Birkholz heads to Barcelona. Check out what he discovered!

No Plan 'B' for Olympics and Questions Over Chinese Presence

By Stephen Wade, Mari Yamaguchi | Feb 14, 2020

Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is no "Plan B" for the 2020 Games, which open in just over five months and have been jolted by the outbreak of a virus in neighboring China.

No Cirque for Provincetown — Town Officials Point Fingers

Feb 13, 2020

The recent battle over a Cirque du Soleil show coming to Provincetown this summer ended with the entertainment giant pulling back from bringing a show in the summer resort.

American and Alaska Strike Deal Around Seattle Flights

Feb 13, 2020

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines say they will cooperate more closely on West Coast service, including new American flights from Seattle to India's technology hub in Bangalore.

Fear, Boredom, Adventure Fill Each Day on Quarantined Ship

By Foster Klug | Feb 13, 2020

With the number of illnesses increasing, there's a nagging doubt about whether this kind of quarantine works. Some experts question if keeping about 3,500 passengers and crew in such close quarters might spread the viral disease, COVID-19.

Cruise Ship Turned Away in Other Ports Docks in Cambodia

By Sopheng Chelang, Grant Peck | Feb 13, 2020

A cruise ship that had been stranded at sea for about two weeks after being refused entry by four Asian governments because of virus fears finally docked Thursday in Cambodia.

Texas Asks Supreme Court to Repeal a California Travel Ban

Feb 12, 2020

The Texas attorney general has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a California law prohibiting state employees from using taxpayer-funded business trips to expos or conferences in Texas.

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya Announces Gourmet Event Series

By EDGE | Feb 12, 2020

From July 15th through August 23rd, UNICO 20°87° will offer discerning travelers and foodies an unmatched culinary experience with six weeks of restaurant takeovers by six renowned chefs.

Health Officials Trace British Patient Travels in Outbreak

By Danica Kirka | Feb 11, 2020

A businessman from England who vacationed in the Alps has illustrated how the ease of international travel is complicating global efforts to track and contain the new coronavirus that emerged in China.

Flight attendants' Leader Says Employees at Breaking Point

By David Koenig | Feb 10, 2020

The airline industry is among the most heavily unionized in the U.S. economy, and union members are seeking a bigger share of the airlines' multibillion profits.

British Airways Flight Crosses Atlantic in Less Than 5 Hours

Feb 10, 2020

For the first time in years, a commercial passenger plane has flown across the Atlantic in less than five hours.

Hurricane-force Winds Pound UK and Europe, Upend Travel

By Sheila Norman-Culp | Feb 9, 2020

Storm Ciara battered the U.K. and northern Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains Sunday, halting flights and trains and producing heaving seas that closed down ports.

Where Did They Go? Millions Left City Before Quarantine

By Erika Kinetz | Feb 9, 2020

For weeks after the first reports of a mysterious new virus in Wuhan, millions of people poured out of the central Chinese city, cramming onto buses, trains and planes as the first wave of China's great Lunar New Year migration broke across the nation.

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