Travel

CDC investigating 86 cruise ships with COVID-19 cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating or monitoring 86 cruise ships with reported COVID-19 cases on board, according to a list posted on its website Tuesday, as the highly transmissible omicron variant spreads around the world.

Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties

Airbnb notified its users about its latest New Year's Eve protocol in November 2021. Since then, the new COVID-19 omicron variant has emerged and has overtaken the COVID-19 delta variant in the U.S., according to data published by the CDC.

COVID-19 omicron variant disrupts travel plans

Dave Fravel and his wife invited several relatives to their Cape Cod home for Christmas to share food, gifts and the togetherness they’ve longed for during the lonely days of the pandemic. They were also looking forward to a holiday sightseeing trip to New York City.