Memorial Day travel underway at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend getaways and then return home.
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The Canadian PressDutch tourist found dead on Greek island and 4 other foreign tourists are missing on 3 islands
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A missing Dutch tourist was found dead early Saturday on the eastern Greek island of Samos, local media reported, the latest in a string of recent cases in which tourists in the Greek islands have died or gone missing. Some, if not all, had set out on hikes in blistering hot temperatures.
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Americans Are Sharing How Locals Immediately Clocked Them As Americans, And Some Of These Are Hilariously Correct
"It’s subtle when you’re American, but it's super obvious to locals."
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Rich tourists rejoice! Greece is finally doing something about the cruise ship problem.
Greece's prime minister is reportedly moving to limit the number of cruises descending on Mykonos and Santorini.
- The Independent
Boyfriend leaves girlfriend behind to go on vacation – because she can’t afford it
The Redditor says he and his girlfriend have only been dating for three months
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12 Fun and Cheap Things To Do in Hawaii This Summer — And How Much They Cost
Hawaii is the perfect summer getaway, but it can also be rather expensive. If you're flying in, you'll need to account for airfare. But even if you're not, accommodations, food, ground transportation,...
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What It’s Like to Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, the Oceanfront SoCal Resort for Serious Golfers
The sprawling 175-acre property shines most brightly as a beachside golfing destination, and that may be all the reason you need for a visit.
- BBC
Hotel to build 30 extra rooms in conservation area
An objector says the extra rooms will block sunlight
- Prevention
A Striking New Discovery in Pompeii Uncovers More Magnificence of the Lost City
The ancient Roman room showed off a rare blue color adorning the walls.
- LA Times
Heading to a Disney theme park? More attendees are going into debt for the trip, survey says
24% of Disney theme park attendees went into debt for their trip, survey finds. That number went up to 45% for parents.
- CNN
From religious propaganda to symbol of a nation: The story of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue
The Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain was meant to be an act of religious propaganda for Rio de Janeiro. But over the past century, it has become the symbol of the tolerant, multicultural city.
- CBC
B.C. man ascends treacherous Grouse Grind a record 5,000 times
It's considered a Lower Mainland rite of passage.The Grouse Grind, a popular North Vancouver hiking trail dubbed "Mother Nature's stairmaster," is a steep, 2.5-kilometre trail with an elevation gain of 800 metres and 2,830 stairs that wind up at the south face of Grouse Mountain. And while most people do it a handful of times, Jason Chong, 49, has achieved a new record, according to Grouse Mountain, ascending the mountain for the 5000th time."It's a hard workout but I love it," Chong told CBC Ne
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3 New Luxury Hotels in the U.K. to Book Right Now
The U.K. has seen a flurry of luxe hotel openings in the past year. This trio's distinct offerings make them stand out.
- Insider Monkey
Is United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) The Best Stock to Buy in 2024?
We recently published a list of the 10 Best Airline Stocks to Buy For 2024. Since United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) ranks 2nd in the list, it deserves a deeper look. Despite rising inflation, consumers worldwide continue to spend on travel and experiences, defying all expectations and forecasts. Latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]
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Is American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) the Best Airline Stock to Buy for Long Term?
We recently published a list of the 10 Best Airline Stocks to Buy For 2024. Since American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) ranks 3rd on the list, it deserves a deeper look. Despite rising inflation, consumers worldwide continue to spend on travel and experiences, defying all expectations and forecasts. Latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]
- CBC
Health-care system is 'broken,' Niagara woman says, after dad suddenly dies in emergency room
As her father laid sick on on a gurney in a Niagara-area emergency room, Ann-Marie Zammit reassured him he'd recover. The medical staff at the Welland, Ont., hospital had told her despite an infection, and being in the emergency department for days, CJohn didn't have a fever, his vitals were stable and they'd be conducting more tests the next morning, Zammit told CBC Hamilton in an interview. She had reason to be hopeful. Before his illness, CJohn, 88, lived independently and was his happy, heal
- Yahoo Canada Style
Kate Middleton makes 1st public appearance in 6 months at Trooping the Colour amid cancer treatments: What to know about GI cancers, including signs & symptoms
The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance since she was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year.
- Cosmo
Blake Lively looks gorgeous in exposed bra and sheer shirt
Actress Blake Lively wore a sheer mini dress with exposed bra detailing for a 'This Ends With Us' book event and dished about the forthcoming film
- The Daily Beast
Prince Louis Busts Some Moves, Effortlessly Overshadows Mom Kate
LONDON—It is no easy to task to overshadow the most famous woman in the world, especially when she is making a feverishly awaited return to public view after a six-month absence.But Prince William and Kate Middleton’s youngest child, Prince Louis, 6, managed it Saturday—and didn’t even resort to pulling one of his famous funny faces, apart from the odd yawn.Instead, the young prince broke the internet by breaking into a boogie while watching a military marching band at Trooping the Colour.Read m
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Donald Trump's Fixation with Former “The Apprentice” Contestant Jennifer Murphy Explored in New Book (Exclusive)
Murphy previously claimed that Trump had kissed her. Now, an upcoming book titled 'Apprentice in Wonderland' explores the pair's alleged bond at length
- HuffPost
Kate Middleton, Prince William Celebrate Father's Day With Sweet New Photo
The new photo comes just one day after the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months.