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US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out
Read full article: Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check outOne of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.
Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrators
Read full article: Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narratorsWalt Disney World has just announced the star studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2024 season of EPCOT’s “Candlelight Processional”.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.
Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.
5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia
Read full article: ‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia"Querencia" is a Spanish concept with meanings as vague as a place of belonging to as specific as the spot in an arena where a wounded bull rests. Read about how the relationship and adventure shared by artists Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse impacted Orlando and why their life together can be described by no better word.
Plan for glamping at an Osceola County park goes too far, Sierra Club says
Read full article: Plan for glamping at an Osceola County park goes too far, Sierra Club saysA proposal to add $19.5 million in“glamping” amenities like cabins, pools and more to South Park in Osceola County in side of Lake Toho is facing backlash from environmental advocates.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport helps local economy take flight
Read full article: Melbourne Orlando International Airport helps local economy take flightFifteen years ago, when the housing market crashed and the Space Shuttle program was coming to an end, there were real concerns about the future in Melbourne.
COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm
Read full article: COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realmGet lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.
Embry Riddle professor reflects on leading New York Air Traffic Control during 9/11
Read full article: Embry Riddle professor reflects on leading New York Air Traffic Control during 9/11Mike McCormick is now teaching the future of air traffic controllers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, but 23 years ago, he was leading a team of 500 controllers during the hijackings on Sept. 11, 2001.
Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Read full article: Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutesThe city of Jacksonville is set to break ground on a new hypersonic testing facility.
Orange County tourist tax collections fall in July, down 12.9% compared to June
Read full article: Orange County tourist tax collections fall in July, down 12.9% compared to JuneTourist tax collections fell in Orange County in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the county comptroller’s office.
Construction to begin on Volusia County seawall to protect State Road A1A. Here’s why it’s needed
Read full article: Construction to begin on Volusia County seawall to protect State Road A1A. Here’s why it’s neededThe Florida Department of Transportation said work will begin as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 3 on the second of two buried seawalls that are needed to protect the roadway from erosion.