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TIJUANA - Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a new bucket list destination in their sights after Mexico has been named "best destination for those who love the thrill of being kidnapped."

Mexico named “best destination for those who love thrill of being kidnapped”

by Lee BallouOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022

LONDON - British Airways crew members are horrified at the sudden influx of Renaissance Festival actors flying to England in a completely unnecessary gesture of loyalty to soon-to-be crowned King Charles III.

RenFest enthusiasts flock to UK to pledge fealty to new king

by Nancy PowellSeptember 14, 2022September 12, 2022

LONDON - The Harry and Meghan drama royally turned up another notch — when they spoiled Operation Adios Avios and burned through all of the Queen's miles.

Exclusive: Harry and Meghan Used All of Queen Elizabeth’s Frequent Flyer Miles for Their Own Travel

by Anson HowardSeptember 12, 2022September 11, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Guests at a local Holiday Inn were stunned today when all three of the property’s ice machines were found in working order at the same time.

BREAKING: History-in-the-Making as All Three Ice Machines at Local Holiday Inn Simultaneously “Work Great”

by Anson HowardSeptember 7, 2022September 4, 2022

DESTIN, FL--Parents John and Susan Mulvaney grounded their teenage son after he behaved suspiciously on their family beach vacation by volunteering to pose for a family photo. The parent became suspicious when he actually smiled too.

Teen volunteers to pose for sunset photos during family vacation; Parents extremely suspicious

by Nancy PowellSeptember 4, 2022August 13, 2022

Travel can be fulfilling and inspiring. So much so that many people name their children after some fond travel memory or experience. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not so much. Here are the worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022.

The worst travel-inspired baby names of 2022

by Lee BallouAugust 22, 2022August 21, 2022

PORT CANAVERAL, FL - Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas was caught unprepared when self-serve buffet dining returned on board, and the storied cruise liner ran out of food.

Cruise ships run out of food after return of self-service buffets

by Nancy PowellAugust 21, 2022August 13, 2022

DENVER, CO - A Denver area man's shocking airport rant went viral on Tik-Tok after he discovered a United Airlines gate agent was secretly plotting to ruin his vacation plans.

Man Discovers Airline Gate Agent Plotted to Ruin His Vacation

by Nancy PowellAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - Sidney Matterson is seriously irritated that her luggage was lost on a recent United Airlines flight to Los Angeles. In a last-ditch effort to spur United Airlines into action, she tried tagging a "famous" travel blogger on Twitter to see if that would work. It didn't.

The Travel Blogger

Traveler tags “famous” travel blogger on Twitter hoping they can help resolve lost luggage issue

by Lee BallouAugust 4, 2022July 10, 2022

PHOENIX, AZ - Nichelle Jenson, a 19-year-old college student tweeted her enthusiasm about #adulting the other day after signing up for a Southwest Airlines credit card at the Phoenix Airport.

College student pretty satisfied with herself after signing up for credit card at airport

by Lee BallouJuly 29, 2022July 2, 2022