SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Unclaimed Baggage store in Scottsboro, Alabama, is full of items from lost or unclaimed luggage. “All my friends at college and stuff are so jealous of all of the stuff that I find here,” said shopper Kami Willis. Everything in the store is from bags that went unclaimed for at least … Read more
Now that remote work seems to be here to stay, the travel industry is seeing the effects This summer, 20% of travelers are planning to work while they’re on the road, NerdWallet reported, citing Deloitte data. Among those travelers, four out of five plan to prolong their trip because of flexible job schedules. AMERICAN PASSPORTS … Read more
Travelers from the U.S. may want to reconsider their Mexico travel plans with the U.S. State Department issuing an updated Travel Advisory for travelers, citing an “increased risk of crime and kidnapping.” The State Department noted that violent crime, such as homicide, kidnappings, carjacking, and robbery, is “widespread and common” in Mexico. Gunfire broke … Read more
That’s one majestic traveler. TSA agents at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina recently screened a bald eagle named Clark who was traveling with his handler. On Thursday, the Twitter account for the TSA Southeast region posted pictures of Clark as he and his handler went through the security line. FLORIDA BALD EAGLE … Read more
An American tourist was killed by a shark during a vacation in the Bahamas, according to local authorities. The 58-year-old woman was on a snorkeling trip with her family when she was fatally maimed by a bull shark. “It is further reported that family members observed a bull shark attacking the female,” police said, … Read more
Dollywood is bringing home the gold. Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, recently won three awards from industry magazine Amusement Today. Amusement Today awarded Dollywood with Golden Ticket Awards for three categories: Best Kids’ Area, Best Guest Experience and Best Christmas Event of 2021, according to a press release from Dollywood. DOLLY PARTON … Read more
Universal Orlando in Florida is celebrating fall by bringing back its “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” event. The annual event – held in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade area of the theme park – will run on select nights starting Sept. 16 through Oct. 31, according to a press release. The “Dark … Read more
In the wake of last month’s legislation requiring museums in New York to acknowledge art stolen by Nazis, a possible disagreement over a certain piece has been brought up, according to one report. In August, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law that requires museums to put up signs identifying pieces that were looted … Read more
Hundreds of flights were either canceled or delayed on Wednesday, leaving thousands stranded after the airline Lufthansa experienced an IT failure, according to reports. Reuters reported that more than 200 flights were canceled in Frankfurt, Germany, which serves a hub for the German-based airline. Frankfurt is also one of Europe’s biggest airports. A Lufthansa Airbus … Read more
A man who was unable to book two airline seats next to each other so he could sit next to his wife became frustrated after a fellow passenger refused to swap seats. Jay Kloss and his wife, Zoe, were separated in the business class section of their Virgin Australia airlines flight after they were unable … Read more