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One Carnival cruise ship crashed into another while trying to dock at a port in Mexico on Friday, leaving six injured passengers, a damaged hull and a handful of expletive-laden social media videos in its wake. The crash happened as the Carnival Glory cruise ship was “maneuvering to dock” in Cozumel, an island off the […]

Some historic places in former President Jimmy Carter’s hometown may get more federal protection under a bill introduced by Georgia’s congressional delegation to give them a new designation December 20, 2019, 4:47 PM 2 min read ATLANTA — Some historic places in former President Jimmy Carter’s hometown may get more federal protection under a bill

There’s more to the Swedish capital than its good looks. For proof, look south to Sodermalm, a large inner-city island humming with creativity. “There are more fun and innovative and exciting and heartfelt things going on in Sodermalm than anywhere else in Stockholm,” said the craft brewer Henok Fentie, a Stockholm native and co-founder of

It’s the season of lights, holiday markets and caroling. And it’s also a time of crowds and inflated hotel rates. But many cities keep the seasonal lights on in January, when the throngs and prices ease. Many also add events to entice travelers, including food and arts celebrations. The following cities make a thrifty financial

April may be the cruelest month, but December, the darkest, can feel unkind, too. New York, however, offers its own illumination during these long, blustery nights, and not just Rockefeller Center’s seasonal sparkle. Here’s a guide to some of the lavish light displays across the city, including twinkling and towering sculptures, Chinese-style lantern shows and

Woodward Park City, an action-sports destination and ski resort, is set to open in Park City, Utah, on Dec. 14. The 125-acre property includes indoor and outdoor facilities designed for year-round use, with camps and programs dedicated to skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and more. Woodward has been operating athletics-driven summer camps for 50 years; the first

Miss America will be crowned for the first time at a tribal casino in Connecticut By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press December 19, 2019, 11:05 AM 4 min read UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Miss America will be crowned Thursday night for the first time at a Connecticut casino, marking the latest change to the nearly century-old contest

Kerala, as they say, is “God’s Own Country,” a nod to its lush natural beauty, beguiling backwaters and wealth of spices that have been the Holy Grail for generations of seafarers. But the catchy tourism slogan could also be a tribute to the various religious traditions that have thrived there — especially in the port

“The Bahamas is no longer just a vacation destination,” he said. “Many international high-net-worth individuals are now choosing to make the Bahamas their primary residence.” Mr. Christie noted an uptick in the last 18 months in the amenity-packed luxury condo market, which attracts buyers from New York seeking relief from cold weather in a “destination

Throwers are another circle in the Venn diagram of modern ax consumers, joining collectors and restorers, survivalists and bushcrafters, aesthetes, and that circle of fancy cabin owners, weekend warriors and suburban pioneers who aspire to chop firewood not because they’ll freeze to death if they don’t, but because they find it meditative, or because it