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Make travel easy: We tested ChatGPT itineraries in 5 US tourist spots
“Meet ChatGPT, the ultimate travel itinerary guru,” the tool wrote. We tested it out ourselves at five of the most popular U.S. tourist cities,
Congaree National Park is a ‘hidden gem.’ Here’s why it’s worth visiting.
Congaree National Park is within a few hours’ drive of several metropolitan areas, but still among the least visited national parks in the country.
Historic winter snowfalls lead to heavy water flow at Yosemite’s waterfalls
Historic winter snowfall has lead increased waterfall action in Yosemite National Park, drawing large crowds.
‘Such a hassle’ when your wheelchair is damaged while flying, this traveler said
Caitlyn Short said it was frustrating when her wheelchair was damaged during her flight, and she didn’t bother trying to be reimbursed for the repair.
North Carolina roller coaster to receive new support pillar after crack found at Carowinds
Carowinds, a North Carolina amusement park, will be getting a new support pillar for its Fury 325 roller coaster after becoming aware of a crack on the beam.
Man with ‘nothing left to lose’ threatens to blow up plane rather than face drug cartel
A 38-year-old man was arrested this week after he made a false bomb threat to divert a plane. He said he wanted to get arrested to avoid a cartel.
Flight delays are unacceptable. Don’t blame weather, it’s the FAA who needs to step up.
East Coast airports were a mess leading up to the July 4th holiday weekend. An FAA report explains why there was so much chaos.
‘People became more entitled’: Enough with bad tourists ruining everyone’s experience
What’s going on? People are flooding popular destinations but leaving their manners at home.
Princess cruise ship hits dock in San Francisco
A Princess Cruises ship hit a dock at Pier 27 in San Francisco Thursday morning.