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Just a few days after music icon Diana Ross backed out of her role as godmother to Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, the cruise line announced a fitting replacement for the honor.
Air Canada flight attendants union will continue on strike
Air Canada had said it planned to resume flights on Sunday evening, a day after the Canadian government issued a directive to end a cabin crew strike that caused the suspension of around 700 daily flights, stranding more than 100,000 passengers. read more
Carnival Sunshine cancels Bermuda stop due to Hurricane Erin
Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted the itinerary for the Carnival Sunshine ahead of its scheduled departure from Norfolk on Sunday as Hurricane Erin moves through the Atlantic. Read more
New Orleans is ready to welcome our Gulf Coast neighbors by train: op-ed
Starting Monday (August 18), Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras Service will connect New Orleans and Mobile with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. With morning and afternoon departures daily in both directions, tickets start at just $15 between New Orleans and Mobile — even less for shorter hops in between. Read more
Summer beach battle between locals and visitors heats up as overtourism soars
"Arriving before dawn, the immense ship dwarfed the few people on the fishing pier," Denemark said.
"Up close, the ship is massive, almost surreal in its size as it made its way through the channel." Read more
Norwich Castle has been redesigned as “The People’s Palace,” making it the UK’s most accessible Norman castle.
Steven Miller, director of the Norfolk Museums Service says: "So Norwich Castle is the largest Norman keep ever built. It's one of the most spectacular and beautiful 12th Century secular buildings from the whole of Europe. And we really wanted it to be enjoyed and available to the greatest number of people that might want to visit." Read more
Mother Gothel Makes First Walt Disney World Appearance at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Later in the night, she joined the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, riding on the finale float alongside Maleficent. This marks the first time theTangled villain has been featured in a Walt Disney World parade. Mother Gothel replaced Jafar on the float. Read more