People hitting the sand along the Jersey Shore this Memorial Day weekend will have to contend with new rules restricting the use of structures like beach tents and canopies. Officials say they are seeking to boost safety by enhancing lifeguards’ views of the sand and water, making it easier for lifeguards and paramedics to maneuver across the sand should there …
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Ocean Grove, New Jersey, beach ordered to open on Sunday mornings for first time in 155 years
A Christian shore town will open its beach on Sunday mornings for the first time in 155 years. Since 1869, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, has kept its mile-long strip of Jersey Shore beach closed for religious observation until noon on Sundays. Now, following ongoing pushback from the state of New Jersey, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) has been …
Read More »Memorial Day travel set to break 20-year record as AAA predicts jams, delays
Americans planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend are likely to run into traffic jams and other delays as the country is poised to set a 20-year travel record, according to AAA. The organization predicts that 43.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Thursday and Monday. U.S. airports are expected to be nearly as congested as the …
Read More »3 great American cities for history buffs and patriotic travelers this summer
Memorial Day weekend is generally considered the unofficial kickoff of the summer season, which means backyard barbecues, baseball games, beach trips and road trips to capture the patriotism of our great nation — as well as time to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. Summer offers a unique opportunity to travel with children or grandchildren …
Read More »Virginia man detained in Turks and Caicos recalls moment he knew 'things were going sideways'
Tyler Wenrich, a Virginia father detained in Turks and Caicos for having stray bullets in his travel bag, said the possibility of being sentenced to 12 years in prison is “scary and daunting” as he faces his sentencing hearing in about a week. Five Americans have been arrested and detained since February for possessing ammunition on the islands under a …
Read More »Ahead of the ‘100 deadliest days of summer,' here's what teen drivers must know
America’s roads are about to get a little more dangerous as summer approaches. Experts dub the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 deadliest days of summer” due to a consecutive spike in teen-related driving incidents. The summer months see an increase of more than 20% in teen traffic fatalities, according to the National Road Safety Foundation …
Read More »10 gifts for high school graduates taking a gap year
High school graduation is an exciting, terrifying time for many young adults. They’re either preparing for college in the Fall, getting a full-time job, or, for the lucky few, gallivanting across the world during a gap year. If your graduate has decided to take the time to travel before college or a career, you’ll want to get them a gift …
Read More »What causes air turbulence?
The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of others on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence Tuesday is the latest incident to spotlight the potential dangers of flying through unstable air. While turbulence-related fatalities are quite rare, injuries resulting from in-flight turbulence have piled up over the years. Such incidents are usually minor, and carriers …
Read More »Fox News Poll: Higher prices affecting summer travel plans
Memorial Day weekend, widely considered the official start of summer and vacation season, is right around the corner, yet the latest Fox News national survey finds many are not taking a vacation this year — largely due to finances. The poll, released Wednesday, finds a majority of registered voters are planning to stay put this summer. Their reason?Money. Of the …
Read More »Virginia father detained in Turks and Caicos for stray ammo pleads guilty
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos (TCI) after airport security found stray bullets in his luggage as he prepared to fly home last month. Five Americans have been arrested and detained since February for possessing ammunition on the islands under a new ordinance that requires both residents and tourists …
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