Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers, Catherine Shockley and William Maycock, are suing the company over an alleged bed bug infestation during a voyage on the Carnival Horizon in mid-February. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. Southern District of Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line has issued a health advisory to current and recent guests of the Norwegian Epic after learning that two former passengers were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The notice was sent on November 4, 2025, to passengers currently on Read More …
The United States is experiencing a concerning resurgence of Mpox (monkeypox) cases in 2025, marked by the spread of the more severe Clade I strain. This variant carries a higher fatality rate, ranging from 1% to 10%, compared to the Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s magnificent Ovation of the Seas has just wrapped up a truly successful inaugural summer season sailing from Los Angeles, offering delightful Mexico cruises. This fantastic Quantum-class ship provided travelers with wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful destinations of Read More …
During September, the magnificent Royal Caribbean ship, Serenade of the Seas, experienced a norovirus outbreak affecting 71 individuals (70 passengers and one crew member) on its delightful cruise from San Diego to Miami. While this might seem like a challenge, Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas recently experienced a manageable norovirus outbreak at sea, as reported to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program on September 28. During a 13-night trip, 71 passengers (approximately 3.8% of the 1,874 total) and one crew Read More …
An encouraging conversation is happening around the future of the Great Salt Lake, a vital natural treasure in Utah. While the lake has faced challenges, including the recent historic megadrought, its profound importance to the region is inspiring a community-wide Read More …
In a breakthrough for global health if not traveler peace of mind , scientists have discovered a way to prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria through a simple genetic modification. This promising new research offers a beacon of hope in the Read More …
Recent news, primarily out of Florida, has highlighted cases of “flesh-eating bacteria,” scientifically known as Vibrio vulnificus. While the reports are largely focused on the US Gulf Coast, this bacterium naturally exists in warm, brackish (a mix of salt and Read More …