
Bob Curley
Journalist, Editor and Writer at Freelance
Caribbean trip planning and travel advice from Caribbean travel expert Bob Curley
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For decades, no fees for a first or second checked bag was a pillar of Southwest Airlines’ brand. No more. The airline announced that beginning May 27, passengers are being charged $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag. An investor group has pushed Southwest to maximize shareholder value by implementing fees in line with those charged by most of Southwest’s competitors, such as JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines.
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2 weeks ago |
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A weaker dollar and immigration crackdowns may be dampening demand for international travel, but record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road within the U.S. this Memorial Day weekend, AAA says. The 2025 Memorial Day Travel Forecasts that 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between May 22 and May 26—the most since 2005.
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2 weeks ago |
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The U.S. State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Venezuela or to certain regions of Peru, citing concerns about crime and terrorism. On May 12, the travel advisory on Venezuela was raised to Level 4, “Do Not Travel,” and advised Americans in the South American country to leave immediately.
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3 weeks ago |
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may reduce the number of flights at Newark International Airport (EWR) in response to concerns about congestion and safety, but chronic shortages in air traffic controllers (ATCs) at the airport and nationwide won’t be solved soon, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy told lawmakers on May 14.
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3 weeks ago |
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Air New Zealand’s newly redesigned 787-9 Dreamliner includes a number of fancy features, but perhaps none quite as welcome as Premium Economy seats designed to fully recline without encroaching on the row behind. “All seats have a fixed outer shell, meaning your recline doesn’t impact the person behind you,” the airline announced earlier this month.
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Loved my first ever runs here! Great ski area for families and learners!

It's been a great day welcoming a group of travel & ski writers and ski podcasters from around New England and New York, many of whom had never skied here before. @missstephanieb @SkiRexMedia @kprocmom @StormSkiJournal @momtrends @bartbeesontrvl @GoCaribbean #itallstartshere https://t.co/xLN8ovCsNy

Caribbean resorts and destinations are ramping up to cope with the new COVID testing rules for reentering the U.S. from abroad. My new story for @caribjournal gives you the details. https://t.co/GUwfJ1xulZ

Including Virgin Islands National Park in St. John!

The first fee-free day of 2021 at national park sites is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, https://t.co/W86YviNIWo