With Disneyland and Disney World closed “until further notice” amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Walt Disney Company announced it would furlough workers starting April 19. Disney said in a statement Thursday that employees will be paid through April 18. The workers have received full pay and benefits […]

The world marked a grim milestone on Thursday, registering more than 1 million confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus that has swept the globe in less than five months. But in reality that mark — 1,002,159 around 4 p.m. EDT — was crossed much earlier. That’s because the number […]

After closing Disney theme parks around the world indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Walt Disney Company is working to aid medical personnel on the front lines with highly sought-after supplies and also help out passholdiers in a time of dire financial straits. Effective Sunday, […]

Holland America has reached a deal with authorities that will allow the cruise line to dock two of its ships, the MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “It’s my understanding that the unified command has now reached an agreement with Broward […]

Booking a short-term rental on services like Airbnb used to be a quick, easy and sometimes cheaper way to find accommodations. But since coronavirus reared its head, it’s caused big headaches for travelers and hosts alike. Nick Lough planned a family trip to Europe in June. He has Airbnb reservations in three countries […]

The world marked a grim milestone on Thursday, registering more than 1 million confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus that has swept the globe in less than five months. But in reality that mark — 1,002,159 around 4 p.m. EDT — was crossed much earlier. That’s because the number […]

Like other coronavirus lockdowns, France’s happened in slow motion. First, the museums closed. Then, about two weeks later, they shuttered the cafés and restaurants. And a week after that, authorities blocked access to the beach.  Today, Nice looks like it’s in a dystopian science fiction movie. […]

Major tourist hot spots across the world, including the San Diego Zoo, the Eiffel Tower, Pearl Harbor and the Grand Canyon, are taking precautionary measures by closing to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Grand Canyon National Park announced in a press release on Wednesday that it […]

An overwhelming majority of the world’s population lives in a country with travel restrictions as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, according to new research. Pew Research shows that 93% of the world’s population – that’s 7.2 billion people – lives somewhere that has a restriction on people arriving from […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a press conference Wednesday his state was willing to accept Floridians on board Holland America cruise ships seeking to disembark in Florida after more than 190 guests and crew reported flu-like symptoms, including eight passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. […]