News You Can Use – May 1, 2019

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Here’s How To Book The Safest Room In A Hotel

News You Can Use…Safety is at the forefront of most travelers’ minds, not matter how short or rote the trip. How well can you protect yourself? What steps should you take to better ensure your safety? Here’s some intel on the safest room in a hotel…  Travel + Leisure

Judge Threatens To Stop Carnival Ships From Docking In U.S.

News You Can Use…A federal judge threatened Wednesday to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz said Wednesday that she’ll make a decision in June, and she wants…  USA Today

How To Make Friends While Traveling Solo

News You Can Use…Experiencing another culture on your own terms, at your own pace, with a budget of your own choosing can be an incredibly rewarding and insightful adventure. But while some may find such a journey liberating, others might worry about safety or…  The New York Times

You Can Legally Buy A Passport From Another Country

News You Can Use…If you have enough money, you truly could become a citizen of the world. In fact, purchasing a second (or even third) passport is a growing trend among the wealthy. For a lot of wealthy people having a second or third passport is important for the ability to travel…  Travel + Leisure

Weighing Passengers Before Their Flight?

News You Can Use…Is the weighing of passengers before their flights about to take off? One UK tech firm is in talks with airlines over the use of ‘pressure pad’ scales at check-in desks, allowing pilots to calculate the amount of fuel they’ll need…  Daily Mail