Global crisis = altered cruises. The war in Iran continues to rage, amplified this week by the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a sea corridor through which 20 million barrels of oil and a fifth of the world’s natural gas supplies traverse each day. The conflict has spiked crude oil prices, affected travel costs, … Read more
Hikari Saito and Yuta Matsumoto weren’t going to take any chances. The two Shohei Ohtani fans bought tickets to Friday night’s Dodgers vs. Rangers game about a month ago specifically to get their hands on the superstar’s newest bobblehead, and in order to make sure they got their copies of the souvenirs, they got to … Read more
Talk about a change in tide. MSC Cruises is scrapping its Arabian Gulf winter season, pulling the plug on sailings aboard its mega-ship MSC World Europa — and sending it thousands of miles in the opposite direction. The vessel, which can carry nearly 7,000 passengers, was originally set to cruise out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi … Read more
They won’t be “over” the moon even after returning from it. Following their historic 10-day flight around the moon, the intrepid Artemis II astronauts are slated to return to Earth Friday evening, marking the end of the United States’ first lunar foray in over 50 years. But they won’t be out of the woods yet … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more
One man in Houston turned a miserable four-hour TSA wait recently into an impromptu party by handing out free vodka shots to adults in line. The video shows the traveler walking through the massive crowd at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a large frosted bottle and a stack of plastic cups. He began pouring shots for frustrated travelers … Read more
Not all heroes wear capes. Robert Samuel certainly does not. Instead, the Manhattanite dons a black hat embroidered with yellow lettering that reads “#LineDudes.” But his lack of superhuman regalia doesn’t make the professional line sitter any less of a champion to the Tri-State area travelers who’ve paid him to wait in frustratingly long Transportation … Read more
If it wasn’t for the Mets, they would never have met. Four members of the rabid fan community called The 7 Line Army — who sit in a special section during games at Citi Field and travel together to away games — found Amazin’ partners as they bonded over their love of the Mets. Both couples, now … Read more
Travis Kelce won’t be unemployed if he chooses to retire. The three-time Super Bowl champ may choose to play a 14th NFL season — or pivot to a career in broadcasting, where he could earn $15 million as a studio presence for a network, according to a Thursday report by The Athletic It was noted … Read more
West Hollywood rolled out the green carpet Wednesday as hundreds of health-obsessed Angelenos lined up for three hours for the opening of the latest Erewhon Hundreds lined up for the grand opening of a new Erewhon store in West Hollywood, California on February 25, 2026. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post The new space for the … Read more
That ship has sailed. Norwegian Cruise Line is facing a torrent of backlash after appearing to tighten its once-laid-back dining dress code rules, which some furious travelers declared “idiotic.” Passengers hoping to dine inside six of the ship’s ritzy restaurants — Palomar, Ocean Blue, Onda, Cagney’s, Le Bistro and Haven — are banned from wearing … Read more
“Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie is undergoing emergency surgery for a serious eye condition, forcing him to postpone dates on his comedy tour. The 68-year-old comedian’s health crisis was revealed Friday in an Instagram statement shared by Mochrie, his tour partner Asad Mecci, and the account for their hypnosis and improv comedy … Read more
Tyler Hubbard is clearing up how he and Brian Kelley roll. Turns out, Florida Georgia Line’s 2022 split was a lot less contentious than rumors made it seem. “This only became big and dramatic on the Internet,” Hubbard, 38, said on Wednesday’s episode of the “Human School” podcast. “There’s not a good guy, bad guy … Read more
A rumor circulating online about drink packages aboard Carnival cruises has sparked discussions about drinking responsibly on cruises. Carnival ambassador and cruise blogger John Heald debunked the rumor in a recent Facebook post. “I won’t share the posts, but it seems today that I am getting multiple posts from people quoting a certain Facebook page with many VIPS that … Read more
In July 1975, director Martin Scorsese went to the Greenwich Village club The Bottom Line to watch Bruce Springsteen play what would become a legendary five-night, 10-show stint. At one point, Springsteen, who was still evolving from a halfway decent frontman to rock ’n’ roll’s live dynamo, cued growing applause from the crowd with his … Read more
The sea’s the limit if you’re wealthy enough. A residential cruise line just announced a new luxury ship that will allow passengers to live on board permanently. Launched by Villa Vie Residences under the working name Project Lumina, the ship will feature fully-owned private residences and top amenities and services. Project Lumina will feature fully-owned … Read more
It’s not easy being a strong woman on “Survivor.” Savannah Louie has been labeled a “mean girl” by some of the other contestants and the fans for her aggressive gameplay on “Survivor 49” — but fellow castaway Alex Moore is coming to her defense. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I’ll say, I personally … Read more
“I’m so hungry and so cold,” a bundled-up young woman told The Post through chattering teeth, as she waited for food in frigid temperatures early Friday morning. The New Yorker was one of hundreds who’d made the rush hour trek to TriBeCa for sustenance — standing in a long line that stretched back an entire … Read more
The most maligned of astrological transits is upon us. This time, Mercury, our planet of thought, speech, travel and exchange, is going retrograde in drunk pirate Sagittarius, and later, tender villain Scorpio. Mercury officially stations retrograde on November 9 at 2:01 pm EST at 6°51 Sagittarius, the planet will slither back into Scorpio on November 18th. … Read more