Politicians and government officials tried to cancel Thanksgiving in America, but it failed big time. In the true spirit of American freedom, travelers ignored the threats leveled at them and boarded …
Would You Volunteer for a Free “Mock Cruise” and Risk Getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 brought the cruise industry to a screeching halt with the ‘no-sail’ order being lifted just last month and replaced with a “framework for conditional sailing” order. Before cruise lines are a…
Nightmare on the High Seas: Passengers Trapped on Contaminated Cruise Ship
Photo by Artak Petrosyan (Unsplash). The phrase “taking a cruise” seems to immediately turn our thoughts toward luxury, relaxation, sun, and fun – well, under normal circumstances, that is. But, right…
Do You Think Air Travel Has Gone to the Dogs? Proposed Changes May Make That a Good Thing
If you fly on a regular basis, you’re probably used to the little inconveniences and annoyances that come along with sharing the air with your fellow man. But it’s not always the human traveler…
The Coronavirus Is Causing Travel Chaos – Here’s What You Need To Know
The United States has declared a public health emergency regarding the coronavirus. Major airlines have suspended flights to and from China until the mid-spring. Mandatory federal quarantine an…
Yuck! The Nastiest Places in Your Hotel Room that Almost Never Get Cleaned
After a long flight, you might look forward to entering your hotel room to take a nap or relax with the TV on. And without knowing it, you jump on the bed and grab the remote, feeling comfortab…
It’s Only January, But This New Year’s Travel Story May Remain a Contender for Best of 2020
Proud American Traveler kept you up to date on all the news in travel in 2019 – informing and entertaining you along the way. Beautiful destinations, travel tips, and sometimes the downright cr…
It’s A Flying Shame – Proud American Traveler’s Picks For 2019’s Worst In-Flight Behavior
Well, 2019 has come and gone, and our thoughts turn to all the travel opportunities a new year brings. Maybe this will be the year you take that dream vacation, or maybe you’ll be traveling mor…
Helicopter Tours are Spectacular — But Are They Safe?
Rising high above a picturesque terrain gives spectacular perspective to a newly discovered destination. Helicopter tours are a great way to add an extra sense of adventure to any vacation R…
This Photo Shocked The World – But Will It Change Anything?
There’s something about the human spirit that makes us push ourselves to the limit in order to feel like we’ve made our mark on the world. Some want to make groundbreaking discoveries or right …
