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Months after low-cost airline Norwegian Air, known for its low-cost long-haul flights, announced it would be ending its cheap, transatlantic service, a new contender may be taking up the reins. Cue Norse Atlantic Airways, an airline based in Norway founded by airline industry veterans, including the former CEO of Norwegian Air. Norse Atlantic Airways plans to operate low-cost, long-haul service to New York, Miami, and Los Angeles from London, Oslo, and Paris, Reuters reported this week. If the...

A man who spent nearly five years in prison for a crime he did not commit is suing Hertz for allegedly refusing to furnish the receipt that would have proven his innocence. Herbert Alford, of Detroit, is suing Hertz Corporation for ignoring multiple subpoenas and court orders. A receipt from the day Alford rented a car from the company would have corroborated his alibi and proven he did not commit murder in October 2011. "While money can sometimes make things right, not even billions of dollars...

Out of the toughest times comes the most unexpected ingenuity. Over the course of the pandemic, people have responded to new restrictions with creativity and resilience. Marriages have been conducted from third-story windows, small businesses created new of-the-moment products, bartenders wore beekeeper suits, and now: Shot Bar. Shot Bar was born from the ashes of pre-COVID airport drinking. In the era of COVID, getting through the airport is difficult. Drinking in the airport even more so. In ...

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The town of Laurenzana, in Italy's Basilicata region, is selling homes for €1.

As four local public schools go on their spring breaks next week, the Tampa Bay Times reported that passes to the park are completely sold out from March 13-19. Although availability will slightly increase at the end of the local spring break period, entrance to the park will remain limited over the coming weeks. At least one of the four Disney parks is already sold out through early April. Magic Kingdom and Disneys Hollywood Studios are the most popular bookings, according to Disney Tourist B...

Virgin Voyages third ship, The Resilient Lady, will set sail from Athens, Greece in Summer 2022, offering seven-night cruises around the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea.

In an effort to boost tourism, Thailand will reduce its mandatory quarantine period for vaccinated travelers from 14 to 7 days. Travelers must be fully vaccinated within three months of the travel period and are still required to take a COVID-19 test within three days before their arrival in the country, the Health Minister announced this week, according to Reuters. Anyone who is not inoculated but able to produce negative test results will have to quarantine for 10 days. Thailands new quaran...

Universal Studios Hollywood will reopen to the public with a new outdoor dining and shopping experience on Friday, March 12. The "Taste of Universal," announced this week, will allow visitors back into Universal Studios, under new COVID-19 protocol, to enjoy their favorite food from the park, according to a press release shared with Travel+ Leisure on Thursday. Although rides and shows will not be operating, visitors will be able to walk around their favorite areas of the park, enter stores, ...

Emirates will allow passengers to book adjacent seats next to them to provide more space while flying.