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Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travel could be one of life’s great, enriching joys – often preceded by eager anticipation and met with euphoric excitement once a person plants his or her feet in a new land. Dizzying excitement, however, could be an opportunity for scammers to make a score. “We need to learn to not mix emotions with planning our travel,” Amy Nofziger of …

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Flight attendant on TikTok reveals luggage tag safety tip she wishes more flyers knew about

A flight attendant is sharing some of her top advice for airline travelers and her latest tip has reached more than 850,000 views on TikTok. Ally Case, who said she works for American Airlines, started a series on TikTok where she shared a series of “14 Days of Travel Tips,” with one of them focused on safety and luggage. In …

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Flight attendant goes viral on TikTok for attempting to ease common flying fear

A flight attendant has gone viral after sharing her advice for people who may be nervous flyers. Rhia Kerr, 23, has been working for Ryanair, an Irish carrier group, for five months. She recently posted a TikTok video, which has garnered more than 2.5 million views, with tips on how to calm yourself if you should experience turbulence on an …

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Amid surging cruise ship illnesses, experts share ways to stay safe on the high seas

Nothing disrupts a cruise ship vacation like an outbreak of illness — but by taking proper preventative measures, you can help reduce the risk of seafaring sickness. In the most recent report of cruise ship illness, approximately 25 passengers returning from a cruise started to feel sick with nausea toward the end of a flight last week. “CDC is aware …

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12 items that can make your road trip way more enjoyable

Road trips lead you all over the country and help you experience everything our country has to offer. Driving can take a lot out of you, though, so you want to make sure you’re prepared for the trip. To stay comfortable and keep the whole family entertained, we’ve got a list of the must-haves you should bring on your trip, …

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Drinking alcohol before sleeping on a plane could be dangerous, study suggests

Travelers may want to think twice before having a glass of wine on a flight and then grabbing some shuteye. A new study published in Thorax, a monthly peer-reviewed publication by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found that consuming alcohol and then falling asleep on a plane could lead to a drop in blood oxygen levels and a spike in …

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Southern US city ranked as worst for deadly car accidents in the country, study says

If you want to avoid getting into a car accident, you might want to stick to walking in Memphis instead of driving. The Tennessee city was ranked as the place with the highest rate of deadly car accidents in the U.S., according to a study by the ConsumerAffairs research team. Car crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s …

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15 travel essentials you need for your first cruise

Going on your first cruise is exciting, but it can be intimidating. You’re on a boat in the middle of the ocean, which is nice and relaxing, as long as you’re prepared. We’ve got the necessities on our list, as well as some fun extras that can help you relax even more. Just make sure to pack some of these …

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US beaches and pools could be less safe this Memorial Day

A shortage of lifeguards is prompting some municipalities to close or reduce operating hours for beaches and swimming pools as the weather heats up and people look for outdoor aquatic activities to cool down. In recent years, shortages of qualified personnel to oversee much of America’s shores have resulted in limited operation hours over safety concerns. In New York City, …

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Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says

Many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday. Twenty people remained in intensive care and a 73-year-old British man died after the Boeing 777, which was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, suddenly descended sharply after hitting the turbulence …

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