Author: Travis Schlepp

The FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration are leading an effort to tamp down illegal drone use around Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

A new category of maritime travel is scheduled to debut in 2028 with a vessel described as the “world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht.” The vessel is the first of its kind for Atlas Ocean Voyages, a luxury cruise line that currently operates three motorized ships. Company officials said the new yacht, named the Atlas Adventurer, is designed to offer a “new expression of exploration” by combining wind-assisted travel with “residential-style living.” The cruise line released images Thursday of the interior of the the Atlas Adventurer, which the company says is intended to mimic the “spirit of 1930s liners” while…

A luxury cruise line plans to open a new private island destination in the Bahamas in 2028 that is exclusive to its guests and passengers. Sandy Cay is the latest private island getaway from Switzerland-based MSC Cruises, which will offer exclusive excursions to guests aboard its cruises and its subsidiary’s, Explora Journeys. MSC Cruises also owns and operates a nearby private island called the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which opened in 2019 in a rehabilitated and restored former industrial site. According to the cruise line, Sandy Cay was conceived as “an intimate complement to Ocean Cay.” Read More: 4-month…

Amtrak is taking its first steps in acquiring brand new long-haul trains to replace its aging fleet. On Wednesday, Amtrak announced that it had begun soliciting bids for manufacturers to build and deliver more than 800 new rail cars across 14 of the agency’s long-distance routes. Amtrak officials said it’ll be the largest long-distance train order in the passenger railroad’s history. “New era, new trains. This is Amtrak’s moment,” said Amtrak president Roger Harris in a promotional video posted to YouTube. “Our customers deserve the best. This new fleet will move us full speed ahead into a new era of…

Travelers planning visits to Walt Disney World Resort this spring can access discounted hotel rates starting at $92 per night at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, a group of independently operated properties near the theme parks. The limited-time offer is available for booking and stays through June 30 and targets regional travelers, including Florida residents and those within driving distance. The pricing applies to select hotels in the Disney Springs area, with rates varying by property. Guests staying at these hotels receive benefits similar to those at on-property Disney resorts, including early theme park entry and scheduled transportation. The properties…

The massively ambitious project to construct a facility around the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Los Angeles is now completed. The four-year construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was officially marked as complete on Monday, according to officials for the museum, which is located in Exposition Park on the campus of the University of Southern California. The Air and Space Center surrounds NASA’s Space Shuttle Endeavour, which was moved into an upright position in 2024, and was connected to real solid rocket boosters and the last-surviving “flight-qualified” external tank. The project to move…

A new 125-day luxury cruise departing from San Diego in 2029 will offer travelers access to more than 60 destinations across the Pacific Ocean.

Japan and Thailand are expected to be the most sought-after international travel destinations in 2026, according to vacation booking platform Tripmasters. According to a release from Tripmasters released Tuesday, the two nations have seen a “significant increase in traveler interest” for this year’s prime travel season. Citing local tourism agencies, Tripmaster reports that Japanese tourism is expected to exceed 42 million in 2026, while Thailand passenger traffic is expected to eclipse 3.7 million during this week’s Songkran festival—one of the busiest travel periods in the country. “We’re seeing a clear shift toward Asia as a top choice for travelers planning…

Company reps say the new 4.7% ABV pickle beer will fit in perfectly at a backyard party or a summer beach day.

A new international airline partnership at John F. Kennedy International Airport is set to expand nonstop travel options to Mexico while advancing a broader redevelopment of the airport’s south side.