The New York Times – Travel:
The bureau arrested a passenger aboard the Harmony of the Seas for allegedly recording more than 150 passengers, including 40 minors, in a public bathroom.
Category: Cruises
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A Widow Said Her Husband Was Left in a Drinks Cooler After Dying on a Cruise
The New York Times – Travel:
Marilyn Jones accused Celebrity Cruises in a lawsuit of storing her husband’s body in a cooler rather than the ship’s morgue and allowing it to become “horrifically decomposed.”
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
The New York Times – Travel:
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.
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Going Once, Going Twice: How to Bid on a First-Class Seat
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Fliers on some airlines can upgrade at a discounted rate to avoid what could be a cramped flight. With some cruise ships and even Amtrak getting in on the act, is bidding up worth it?
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Solving Your Travel Nightmare Is His Mission
The New York Times – Travel:
Seth Kugel, who writes the Tripped Up column for The New York Times, offers readers travel advice and problem solving — including, once, a $17,000 refund.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.
The New York Times – Travel:
One of the newest sports crazes is not only portable, but an opportunity to meet fellow travelers who can’t get enough of this addictive game.
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Help! A Check-in Agent’s Mistake Made Me Miss an Antarctic Cruise and I’m Out $17,000.
The New York Times – Travel:
An American Airlines error kept a traveler from getting to her cruise’s departure, but the carrier wouldn’t take financial responsibility and her trip insurance refused to pay. Then our columnist stepped in.
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing a Passenger
The New York Times – Travel:
Four other passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.