Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic'
Park rangers in Canada have uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck in a region known for many maritime disasters.
The shipwreck, which dates back more than 200 years, is believed to be the Swift, a civilian vessel that sank on Sept. 27, 1812.
En route from Bermuda to Newfoundland, the Swift sank along with the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Barbadoes and the schooner Emeline.
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The discovery of the ship fragments - and the research that followed - was two years in the making.
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Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more
Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money.
Already considered an expensive destination, Finland is now taking a closer look at how tourists pay their way.
The Finnish government has started drafting legislation that would allow municipalities to introduce a tax on tourists, part of a broader effort to boost revenue while easing the strain that travel places on local communities, according to a government statement.
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Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb
One of the most visited national parks in the U.S. is closing parts of its hiking trails as officials deal with a spike in bear activity.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has temporarily shut down several trails and backcountry areas due to increased sightings of black bears, according to the National Park Service.
Officials said closures are put in place when bears frequent specific areas or show signs of unpredictable behavior, posing a risk to both visitors and wildlife.
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Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands
The U.S. State Department issued an updated warning advising Americans not to travel to Haiti - citing widespread kidnappings and ransom demands often reaching into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, Haiti has been gripped by escalating gang violence and instability.
In an April 16 travel advisory, the U.S. State Department warned that violent crime is still rampant in the Caribbean nation, particularly in its capital city of Port-au-Prince.
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Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for over $900K at auction, far exceeding price expectations
A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold for more than $900,000 at auction Saturday, far exceeding expectations and highlighting the enduring fascination with the doomed ship.
The flotation device - believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence - was used by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli during the ship's 1912 sinking and was the only one of its kind ever offered at auction.
It sold for 670,000 pounds, or roughly $906,000, including fees, at Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in Devizes, England, to an unidentified telephone bidder.
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'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first
Archaeologists recently uncovered a cache of hundreds of medieval cannonballs at a construction site in Belgium.
The discovery was made ahead of construction of an administrative center in Nieuwpoort, the city said in a recent press release.
In a translated statement, the city said the research "has already yielded highly valuable finds that may shed more light on an important chapter of Nieuwpoort's history."
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America's 250th birthday events taking place this summer called 'once-in-a-lifetime' travel opportunities
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans all over the country are preparing for the major kickoff this summer of a nationwide celebration that's been years in the making.
One of the largest celebrations to take place on the East and Gulf Coasts will be Sail250, running May 28 through July 16. International fleets of tall ships and Navy vessels will dock in New Orleans; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; New York City and New Jersey; and Boston - bringing parades, tours, fireworks and much more.
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Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat
A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the rescue of a stranded sailor and his cat on Tuesday, April 14, after crew members spotted distress signals coming from a disabled sailboat in open waters on the ship's path from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico.
The Carnival Legend was sailing a Caribbean itinerary when crew members noticed emergency flares.
They acted swiftly - deploying a small boat to bring the man and his cat, Dahlia, safely onboard, as video captured at the scene shows.
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Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not
A long-standing debate about traveling with pets has been reignited as a Denver, Colorado-based cruise operator starts accepting dogs and cats onboard its ships.
Fabled Voyages, a residential cruise startup, began accepting deposits on March 30, 2026, positioning its pet-friendly policy as a primary selling point for 15-year residencies.
"With a desire to travel the world and include our dachshunds with us, the safest and easiest method was through a yacht [or] ship," the company told Fox News Digital.
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You can't drive to 5 iconic US landmarks - and that's what makes them unforgettable
For some of America's most memorable travel experiences, getting there is part of the adventure.
From remote national parks to historic Civil War-era forts, some of America's most iconic destinations can only be reached by boat - no crowded parking lots or missed highway exits required.
With America's 250th anniversary approaching, here are five iconic U.S. destinations you can only reach by boat - or, in some cases, seaplane - and why they're worth the journey.
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Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists.
The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax that could generate more than $2.1 million annually in the city, according to The Connacht Tribune newspaper.
The proposal envisions an accommodation charge of $1.10 to $2.20 per visitor, per night, for tourists staying in hotels or short-term lodging.
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Airport lounge chaos goes viral as kids run wild and passengers ditch basic etiquette
Airport lounges were once the destination of a select few. But recently, the premium spaces are becoming increasingly crowded - and chaos is following in some cases.
Stories are going viral about passengers raiding complimentary buffets in lounges, and children wreaking havoc while distracted parents are unfazed.
At one airport lounge in a major New York City airport not long ago, witnesses watched in shock as a couple ordered six signature burgers and multiple orders of buns, the "View from the Wing" blog reported.
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Long lines form at tribal gas stations as drivers chase steep discounts amid high fuel costs
Many drivers across the U.S. are flocking to tribal gas stations as a way to save money, amid high fuel prices during the ongoing Iran conflict.
In Washington state, one driver said she went out of her way to fill up her car's gas tank on tribal land after noticing a significant price difference.
"I purposely drove here just for the gas," traveler Junelle Lewis told The Associated Press while filling up her SUV at a station on the Tulalip Reservation.
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State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists.
The advisory cautions that Americans should "reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime," citing a "heightened risk of terrorism."
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Las Vegas 'pricing problem' is scaring off tourists from 'greatest city in the world,' says Rick Harrison
Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline - with about 38.5 million visitors last year, a 7.5% drop from 2024, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA).
Rick Harrison of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas and of "Pawn Stars" TV fame told Fox News Digital that his store experienced record-breaking months in both January and February of this year.
"You give customers what they want, and they return," he said in an interview. "A lot of hotels on the Strip - they're not hospitals where you have to go...
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American travelers warned about popular low-cost beach destination as global tensions rise
U.S. officials have issued a travel advisory for a budget-friendly European tourist destination popular for its Adriatic coastline.
Tirana, Albania, is the subject of a travel advisory issued by the U.S. Embassy in Albania on April 1.
The embassy, located in Tirana, cited Iran-related tensions as the reason behind the alert.
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"Groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities associated with the U.S. or Iranian opposition elements in Albania," the advisory stated.
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Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area
Hawaii health officials have issued multiple brown water advisories across the islands as the state deals with the aftermath of a Kona Low storm.
The storm moved through the islands earlier last week, bringing heavy rainfall and runoff that has kept coastal waters contaminated in several areas, the Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch said.
Officials say the advisories are layered on top of lingering impacts from an already wet March.
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2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered with treasures still clustered where it sank
Archaeologists recently found well-preserved ancient treasures at the bottom of a Swiss lake - and the treasures remain close to where the ship sank.
The shipwreck was found in Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, some 75 miles southwest of Zurich, by a team of Swiss archaeologists, according to news agency Jam Press.
A team of excavators from the Cantonal Archaeology Office of Neuchâtel (OARC), the Octopus Foundation and the Archaeological Service of the State of Fribourg conducted the search in March 2025, though officials didn't announce the finds until last month.
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Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior
Cavemen hunted turtles - but not for food, new research suggests.
Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 years ago.
Careful cleaning of fragments found at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in Germany indicates that pond turtle shells were used as small containers or scoop-like implements, news agency SWNS reported.
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Curators at Library of Congress discover lost film by legendary cinema pioneer after spotting 'subtle clue'
What began as a routine day for Library of Congress librarians turned into a major find when they discovered a lost 1897 film featuring one of cinema's earliest robots.
The film, called "Gugusse and the Automaton," was made by legendary French filmmaker Georges Méliès in 1897.
Méliès was a pioneer of special effects and directed the famous 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon."
The newly discovered film shows a magician battling a mischievous automaton in a brief slapstick sequence.
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