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Boeing braces for more bad news

Conway Gittens: I’m Conway Gittens reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s what we’re watching on TheStreet today. Wall Street is hoping to recover from the beating it took on … more

Ross Kohan (via TheStreet) | 9/4/24

Carnival, Virgin, and Disney Cruise Line share Halloween plans

Cruise lines are ghouling up for spooky celebrations at sea aimed at both families and adults. more

Alisha dos Santos (via TheStreet) | 9/4/24

I spent 4 nights on the Amalfi Coast. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, but I'd never go back.

My husband and I spent four nights on the Amalfi Coast as part of our honeymoon. Although it was beautiful, I preferred other places in Italy. more

Stephanie Pitera Statile (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24

Carnival Cruise Line shares a strict dining policy

The cruise line won't have any tolerance for passengers who try to make this happen. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 9/4/24

Traveling may get a lot more frustrating with latest Boeing issue

Boeing has another looming problem on its hands. more

Patricia Battle (via TheStreet) | 9/4/24

Burning Man, tech bros' favorite festival, got engulfed in a huge dust storm that snarled exits from the desert camp

Burning Man's traffic account said those leaving the venue could expect a six-hour wait. more

Aditi Bharade (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24

Analyst resets Southwest stock price target on revenue initiatives

This is what could happen next to Southwest Airlines shares. more

Rob Lenihan (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

Las Vegas Strip casino signs music superstar to longer residency

Popular singer adds more shows to close out a Las Vegas Strip residency. more

Kirk O’Neil (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

Walmart is selling an 'excellent' $400 hardside luggage set for $90, and it has over 1,200 perfect ratings

Shoppers say it's "lightweight and easy to handle." more

Adam Reeder (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

Airbus' A321XLR is about to launch. See what to expect on board the first airlines to fly the jet, like Qantas and American.

The A321XLR will kick-start a new era of long-haul flying in November. Many airlines will offer lie-flat business class for the up to 11-hour treks. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 9/3/24

Southwest is making a change some travelers will love

A major airline promotion is back. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

A new country just tripled the tax it charges tourists

The justification is "higher upkeep and maintenance costs." more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

People keep dying in the Grand Canyon

Three new fatalities occurred in regions of the park known for floods and dry heat. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

The 5 best and 5 worst seats on a plane, according to a flight attendant with 10 years of experience

Planes have good seats and bad seats, but many don't realize how their seat's proximity to the bathroom, galley, and bulkhead can affect their trip. more

Beth Windsor (via Business Insider) | 9/3/24

How worker strike could impact Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt guests

Hotel employees from Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton went on strike during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. more

Ross Kohan (via TheStreet) | 9/3/24

A former Michelin-starred chef was looking for a new hobby after his divorce. He started a gin business in his daughter's old bedroom.

Jón Óskar Árnason found inspiration in his Baltic Sea house. He wanted to know what the nature around him would taste like when distilled with alcohol. more

Michelle Tchea (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

Royal Caribbean's big onboard change gets help from viral video

One of the cruise line's biggest new innovations does require some explanation. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 9/2/24

Photos show the lavish interiors of The Elms, a Rhode Island mansion built for a coal millionaire in the Gilded Age

The Elms was built in 1901 for a Gilded Age millionaire. Today, it's a museum and occasional film set for HBO's "The Gilded Age." more

Talia Lakritz (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

I'm a certified sommelier who live in the US. There are five states across the country that I visit if I want to have the best winery experiences. more

Brianne Cohen (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

Carnival Cruise Line ignores onboard cheating scandal

The cruise line understands the issue, but it's probably not going to take any action and some passengers are angry. more

Daniel Kline (via TheStreet) | 9/2/24

Airbnb/hotel debate is getting very tiresome

The debate around whether to book a hotel or an Airbnb ignores countless individual variables. more

Veronika Bondarenko (via TheStreet) | 9/2/24

Passengers on a round-the-world cruise now stuck at port have to get off every evening and stay at hotels while the cruise company tries to 'reactivate' the vessel

The ship's owner Villa Vie Residences said it was "humbled by the scale of what it takes to reactivate a 30-year-old vessel from a four-year layup." more

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

Disney cruisers just can't wait for these new themed dinner shows

Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny ships will feature exciting dining experiences. more

Alisha dos Santos (via TheStreet) | 9/1/24

I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.

When I travel in Amtrak's coach section on long-haul train rides, I take advantage of the observation car, pack my own cooler, and bring a pillow. more

Jill Dutton (via Business Insider) | 9/1/24

I spent $6,000 taking my family to Disney for 2 nights. A Costco deal helped us cut costs, but we'd book differently next time.

Our two-night Disneyland trip was $6,000 for four adults, one kid through Costco Travel. Here's what was worth the cost and what we'd do next time. more

Chris Mott (via Business Insider) | 9/1/24