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Mon Jul 22 2024

 
A traveler uses her mobile phone to photograph a departures board displaying blue error screens, also known as the "Blue Screen of Death" inside Terminal C in Newark International Airport, after United Airlines and other airlines grounded flights due to a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software which crashed Microsoft Windows systems, in   Newark, New Jersey, U.S., July 19, 2024.

Airlines' thin margin for error business model means one technology hiccup can wreak havoc on the industry for hours or days.

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Ayscue was left with a medical bill in the thousands after getting an ear infection on her cruise.
 

This passenger disembarked with $5K+ in medical bills: What happened?

A traveler disembarked her Caribbean cruise cruise last year with over $5,500 in onboard medical bills. Here's how travel insurance covered all of it.

Visitors should prepare to get wet hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park.
 

Why is Zion National Park so special? See for yourself.

It's easy to see why Zion is among America's most visited national parks.

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas ship.
 

What to expect on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas

Utopia will launch with three-and-four-night sailings on Friday.

Waldorf Astoria will offer a high-style stay on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
 

11 family resorts opening in 2024

These new hotels and resorts create even more options for memorable family vacations.

American Tourists
 

Should you deny you're American abroad?

There have always been travelers who have downplayed their nationality. That trend has accelerated this summer with a divisive U.S. election looming.

A cache of live snails discovered by CBP at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after a passenger arriving from Ghana was referred for a secondary examination after declaring various fresh food items. The snails were humanely euthanized as a means to ensure they did not enter the ecosystem and cause havoc to U.S. agriculture.
 

90 Giant African Land Snails confiscated at Detroit airport

The snails, which are an invasive species in the U.S. were discovered in the luggage of a traveler arriving from Ghana.

The Carnival cruise ship Sunrise is seen docked at Miami Port, in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 18, 2022. Picture taken with a drone.
 

How cruise ships avoid hurricanes

Cruise ships try to avoid the storms, but your trip could still be impacted.

Get a travel-friendly credit card so you don't get hit with hidden fees at the ATM
 

What countries give the most bang for your buck? Here's where to go.

Here are some places to visit where your dollars will get the best value.

Which hotel pool is your pick for chilling out or making a splash?
 

Which U.S. hotel spas, pools, restaurants, and bars are the best?

From hotel restaurants to hotel spas, we're looking for U.S. hotels with the best features. Cast your votes now at USA TODAY 10Best.

 

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