Cruise industry takes legal action against Hawaii for 11% rise in ‘green fee’ tourist tax
Hawaii’s New Tourism Tax Faces Legal Challenge Hawaii has introduced a bill to raise tourism taxes, calling it a measure to combat climate change. However, this move has sparked a lawsuit questioning its legality. The proposed Temporary Accommodation Tax (TAT) will elevate the tax rate to 11% for tourists staying in hotels, while also implementing […]
The biggest cruise ship in the world begins its first journey.
This past weekend marked the inaugural voyage of the world’s largest cruise ship. The Star of the Seas, considered Royal Caribbean’s latest flagship, set off from Port Canaveral in Florida on Sunday. This massive ship boasts 20 decks and can accommodate up to 5,000 passengers. After leaving from Orlando, the itinerary includes stops in various […]
Cruise passenger discovers concealed towel creatures
The Truth About Towel Animals on Cruises It might be disappointing, but here’s the reality. One of the highlights for cruise passengers is often coming back to their stateroom to find those charming towel animals, artfully arranged on their beds. It’s a delightful touch, right? However, it turns out these adorable creatures aren’t always the […]
Predictions on Platinum Card Changes, Restarting COVID Cruise Testing, Top Holiday Inn Express, Is Lounge Access Necessary, and Delta Will Not Alter Medallion Levels for 2027
Golf Outing and Travel Updates My annual golf trip to Northern Michigan is just around the corner, and I’m really hoping this weekend holds up— the weather looks fantastic. September’s forecast seems a bit iffy, but I’m determined to stay optimistic. August was quite hectic for me in terms of blogging, so let’s dive into […]
Tom Cruise suffered swollen hands and injuries from a stunt in ‘Mission: Impossible’
Tom Cruise Pushes Limits for Stunts in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Tom Cruise will go to great lengths for the perfect stunt, even if it means risking injury. In the bonus content of the digital release for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Cruise and director Christopher McCurley discussed a particularly challenging scene […]
Cruise passenger John Kopta remembers rescuing an American tourist from drowning at Celebration Key resort
Passengers on a Carnival Cruise have shared their memories of a brave individual who attempted to rescue one of the two American tourists at the cruise line’s newly opened $600 million private resort. John Copta from Arkansas was enjoying a vacation at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island when he and his wife went to […]
Two Carnival cruise guests drown just hours apart at the newly opened Celebration Key resort.
Just weeks after the grand opening of its $600 million Caribbean Getaway, two American tourists tragically died on Friday at Carnival’s private Bahamas resort. Carnival officials reported a “water emergency” that involved guests from two different ships at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island. Details about the incidents have been somewhat unclear. A spokesperson for […]
Tom Cruise turns down invitation for Kennedy Center Honors from President Trump: report
Tom Cruise Declines Prestigious Arts Honor from Trump Tom Cruise, the 63-year-old star of “Mission: Impossible,” has reportedly turned down a significant arts award from President Donald Trump, citing a “scheduling conflict.” Although representatives from Cruise and the Kennedy Center have yet to respond to inquiries about this decision, the news follows Trump’s announcement of […]
Tom Cruise turned down the invitation to receive a Kennedy Center honor from Trump because of scheduling issues.
President Trump has selected Tom Cruise to receive this year’s Kennedy Center honors, but the Oscar-nominated actor declined the invitation, as reported recently. The star of “Mission: Impossible” informed the president he could not attend the gala at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC, scheduled for December 7. This was detailed by the […]
GM resumes its driverless car initiative more than a year following the Cruise robotaxi event.
GM Resumes Driverless Car Program Following Incident General Motors is restarting its work on driverless vehicles after putting the program on hold for about a year. This decision comes after a serious incident where a cruise-operated Robotaxi struck and dragged a woman for approximately 20 feet. In a statement to Fox Business, GM acknowledged the […]