Hurricane-ravaged Caribbean prepares for a new tourist season

September 05 September 05     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   TRAVEL   travel   A year after a rough hurricane season, the Caribbean says it's ready for visitors     The Caribbean has been renovating since twin hurricanes hit last year. Here is how the islands are doing.     Read Story     experience           29 most expensive tourist destinations in the US Staying stateside is often a great way to cut costs, but domestic destinations aren’t all created equal in terms of value.     hotels           Eight retro motels sure to inspire road-trip nostalgia These motels from California to New Jersey celebrate their vintage pasts and put on a new retro shine.     experience           Final 'Jurassic Park' ride: Saying goodbye to the classic Universal attraction Universal Hollywood's "Jurassic Park" ride closes after 22 years. Here's what it was like to get almost-eaten by a T-Rex one last time, before a "Jurassic World" attraction opens in 2019.   Advertisement   columnist           Topgolf’s winning hand: Fun games, surprisingly good food In addition to games, Topgolf offers an extensive full-service menu and beverage program, and this is a key to its success.     columnist           The Fall Deal Zone: Amazing airfares abound We’ve seen several round-trip U.S. fares in the double digits, and many deals to Europe for under $500.     flights           Tropical Storm Gordon roars ashore, but has little impact on flights Gordon forced the cancellation of several flights, but it did not appear the storm would create widespread disrutpions after making landfall Tuesday.     flights           American Airlines now allows free carry-on bag for 'basic economy' passengers Beginning Sept. 5, fliers on "basic economy" tickets can bring free carry on bag and not just a personal item that fits under the seat.     flights           Emirates plane briefly quarantined at John F. Kennedy airport after numerous passengers fall ill Numerous flyers fell during on a flight arriving from Dubai Wednesday. Early reports of up to 100 ill by New York media may have been erroneous.     travel           Hotels are offering cannabis-infused room service menus Hotels are now offering menus that are filled with cannabis infused goodies. Buzz60's Natasha Abellard has the story.       The Day In Pictures Gallery Trucks with the Alabama Department of Transportation work to block off a flooded part of US Highway 98 while fighting rain from Tropical Storm Gordon on Sept. 5, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala. Tropical Storm Gordon never became a hurricane but it was de     Popular Stories Girl, 4, hospitalized with life-threatening sepsis after trying on shoes without socks U.S. frats opt for stricter booze policy in wake of deaths Not getting enough sleep? You're hurting your heart, new studies say   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bimagroup2.onlineincome@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2018 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108