Nothing can derail a trip faster than getting sick on the road, but what if it’s the transportation that makes you ill?

Several passengers on a flight out of Charlotte, North Carolina, have been hospitalized for symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic fumes, while hundreds of cruisers out of Charleston, South Carolina, have fallen ill from an intestinal bug.

Several people reported a foul odor on the Jamaica-bound US Airways Flight 985 from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, followed by passengers complaining of illness.

If you’ve ever thought about booking a cruise, now is the time. Not only are cruises continuing to drop prices, but there’s still a few weeks left in what’s called the “wave season.” And that can translate into even more savings.

On March 13, 2010, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from the Hilton at Bonnet Creek, in Orlando, Florida. Featured guests from the show include:

Michael Stern, James Beard award-winning food writer and co-author of Road Food, dishing about the New Orleans Road Food Festival that highlights America’s best regional cuisine;

Steve Blount, author, writer, traveler, and Orlando resident, sharing tips on local favorites and experiences so unique that even some locals don’t know about them;

David Duffy, creative director of Disney Cruise Line, talking about the cruise line’s expansion, new technology on its ships, and new itineraries;

Mike Hileman, director of entertainment for Gatorland, talking about the dangers of training with alligators and what you can expect to see on your visit to this local favorite.

 

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If following the crowds isn’t your thing, booking a cruise-ship shore excursion may seem like an exercise in futility. Lynn Langway explores how to break away from the masses and arrange an independent shore excursion.

At midpoint on a Caribbean cruise, more than a few passengers may be ready for a shore excursion that features something other than beaches and blenders.

That’s how my husband and I felt on a recent one-week cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Are you getting ready to go on a cruise? Before you pack your cell phone, here’s what you need to know before you get nailed by hefty fees.

Massive 26-foot waves slammed into a cruise ship in the Mediterranean yesterday near Barcelona, Spain, killing two people and injuring several more.

The huge waves smashed through windows sending water gushing into the public areas on the forward bow of the Greece-based Louis Cruise Lines ship, the Louis Majesty.

The abnormally high waves have been called “rogue waves” by some, but did they really come out of nowhere? And is this something that could happen on your next cruise?

Firefighters in New Hampshire battled a five-alarm fire last night that started at the Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach.

The blaze spread and tore through four more buildings before firefighters were able to bring it under control.

The Hampton Beach area draws a crowd every summer and tourism is an integral part of the region’s economy. Keep reading to find out more about the extent of the damage.

Cruises aren’t just about over-the-top activities and lavish accommodations. Educational-themed river cruises allow travelers to drift from town to town, soaking in the history and culture of the region.  

Dara Bramson investigates how education, both onboard and on shore, enhanced the travel experience while sailing Yangtze River in China.

It’s no secret that the state of the economy has led people to spend their money more selectively.