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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 1 h

Southwest flight 'aggressively' descends to dodge another aircraft, passengers say usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. Passengers onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas said their pilot "aggressively" dived to avoid a midair collision.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 3 h

Manage your travel plans easily with Google calendar. #ProblemSolved

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 3 h

83-year-old man died on Turkish Airlines flight to US usatoday.com/story/travel/n…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. The passenger was identified as 83-year-old Satyanarayana Pasupuleti, from India.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 4 h

TSA confiscates turtle pair from Florida woman's bra: See photos usatoday.com/story/travel/n…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. TSA agents in Florida were "shell-shocked" as a woman attempted to smuggle two turtles in her bra.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 6 h

Travel more sustainability with these 3 eco-friendly tips. #ProblemSolved

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 6 h

Royal Caribbean crew member allegedly stabbed fellow employee, jumped overboard usatoday.com/story/travel/c…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. The 35-year-old man stabbed a 28-year-old woman “multiple times," according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 7 h

Escape to the mountains in lightly traveled British Columbia usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. National parks in British Columbia offer the same jaw-dropping scenery as their Alberta counterparts with a more laid-back vibe.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 8 h

This popular Caribbean island is the safest for travelers usatoday.com/story/travel/n…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. A new index ranks the 10 safest Caribbean destinations for travelers in 2025. Here's what to know.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 9 h

Kay Apkan and her family created the Black Kids Do Travel group to encourage and help other Black families travel.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 9 h

Despite hiccups, airlines are performing pretty well this summer usatoday.com/story/travel/a…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. So far this summer, airlines are outperfoming their delay and cancellation statistics from previous years.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 12 h

How to see behind the scenes at RV manufacturing plants usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. The Midwest is the epicenter of America’s RV industry, and two manufacturers -- Airstream and Jayco -- offer factory tours.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 13 h

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania usatoday.com/story/travel/e…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. Hersheypark CEO John Lawn said the incident occurred at The Boardwalk, which is home to 16 water attractions.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · 14 h

Paralyzed travelers reveal just what it takes for them to hit the road usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 35, but many challenges remain for travelers with disabilities, as two paralyzed veterans show.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Need a career break? Why you should consider an adult gap year. usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. It’s becoming more common for people in their 30s, 40s and 50s to take a career break ranging from three months to a year to explore and recharge.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Southwest Airlines CEO: Company could eventually introduce lounges, long-haul flights usatoday.com/story/travel/a…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. Southwest Airlines' CEO told investors in a July 24 earnings call that the airline could eventually open its own lounges.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Survey reveals just what Europeans really think of American tourists usatoday.com/story/travel/n…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. What do Europeans really think about American travelers? A new survey reveals how they feel about tourists from the U.S.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Siren's Curse? More like Siren's Cursed for some riders. usatoday.com/story/travel/e…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. Siren's Curse has gotten stuck twice within a week, and they weren't the first times.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

A Soviet era plane carrying about 50 people crashed in far east Russia with initial information suggesting everyone on board was killed. Russian authorities are investigating the crash.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Fine dining is booming in Florida. These cities lead the way. usatoday.com/story/travel/2…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. The Sunshine State has undergone a culinary boom, with Miami, Orlando and Tampa leading the way.

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USA TODAY Travel@usatodaytravel · Jul 24

Carnival's Celebration Key: 5 surprises from the cruise line's new destination usatoday.com/story/travel/c…

usatodaytravel's tweet card. USA TODAY got an early look at Carnival’s Celebration Key in the Bahamas; complete with massive lagoons, shady swing bars, and serene beaches.

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