Thanksgiving Travelers

New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears

Hotels charged an average of $417 per night in September, the highest monthly rate ever for the city. “I don’t understand how normal people can go there,” one tourist said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Charlotte airport workers walk off job at start of busy holiday travel week

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’. Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into force Down to the final half-hour before the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Travelers still want budget-friendly vacations—they say these 10 cruise lines are worth the money

U.S. News and World Report just published its 2024 Best Cruise Lines for the Money ranking, analyzing the top ships from 18 of the most popular cruise lines.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Snow could dash holiday weekend travel for the Great Lakes, while the South is under a freeze watch

Don’t forget to check the local forecast before you hit the road or check out Black Friday deals: Snowfall could snarl post-Thanksgiving travel plans across the northern Plains and Midwest, while ...

I'm a travel writer who has visited 68 countries—the 4 'magical places' I think about moving to most

"I wonder what it would be like to live in most of the places I visit," says Chicago-based writer Meena Thiruvengadam. Here are my top four.

Business - CNBC - 16 hours ago

Thanksgiving box office showdown shows importance of premium screens

Universal's "Wicked," Paramount's "Gladiator II" and Disney's "Moana 2" will face off at the Thanksgiving box office, each vying for time on theaters' biggest screens.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Couple's first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving

In Illinois, fitness instructor Leslie Reeves was killed and her date Chris Smith was gravely wounded in a 2021 shooting ambush. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down how investigators ...

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Rain and snow fronts expected before and during Thanksgiving week, forecasters say

Multiple weather fronts will push rain and snow into the Midwest, the Southeast, the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast ahead of Thanksgiving week and some of the year's busiest travel days.

Cyberattack leaves Stop & Shop shelves empty 10 days before Thanksgiving

Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.

Thanksgiving meals are expected to be cheaper in 2024 as turkey prices drop

The average Thanksgiving meal costs less in 2024 relative to last year, largely due to declining turkey prices, economists said.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Sheetz is cutting gas prices by 40 cents a gallon before Thanksgiving

As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Sheetz is offering a deal on fuel.

Average cost of Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be lower than past years

The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year is expected to be $58, which is 9% less from the 2022 high of $64. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how your family ...

Stop & Shop cyber incident leaves some shelves empty ahead of Thanksgiving

A “cybersecurity issue” has left some Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores in the Northeast with their shelves bare for nearly two weeks, just a week before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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