Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it is offering some U.S. travelers two years of free credit monitoring after a data breach leaked the personal information of nearly 6 million customers. “In April, we identified unauthorized access to a limited part of our IT system caused by a social engineering attack on a […]
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Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus aboard cruise ships have been drawing a great deal of attention, but many travelers do not appear to be changing their vacation plans as a result. Cruise industry experts say demand remains strong heading into the busy summer travel season, despite recent illness cases reported on several ships. The […]
US warns travelers to avoid picturesque country as security rapidly worsens
U.S. State Department officials are warning Americans to reconsider travel to an off-the-beaten-path travel destination that often draws adventurous tourists. The State Department updated its travel advisory for Azerbaijan on April 28, warning Americans to reconsider trips to the country. Azerbaijan sits in the South Caucasus, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. […]
Travelers may be slapped with ‘ridiculous’ new fees as popular city seeks millions per year
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists. The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax […]
Thousands of cruise travelers hit with abrupt vacation plan changes: ‘Apologize for the inconvenience’
Royal Caribbean has scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers. “Deployment planning is dynamic and regularly reviewed based on demand, capacity requirements and broader fleet considerations,” the cruise line said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “As part of this process, we’ve made the decision to redeploy Freedom of the […]