Articles by Carly Okyle
Ryanair Might Take over Aer Lingus and Come to the US
Michael O'Leary, head of Ryanair, is looking to buy out Aer Lingus and experiment with cheap, transatlantic flights
Beyonce and Jay-Z's Daughter, Blue Ivy, Receives Honorary Citizenship in Croatia
Blue Ivy, the daughter of Jay-Z and Beyonce, was given honorary citizenship in Hvar, Croatia for bringing tourism and attention to that town.
Racist Ad To Promote Asian Tourism?
An ad telling tourists to "See Asia Like Asians Do" requires them to manipulate their eyes, leading many to call the ad racist.
Michael Jackson's Captain E.O. Disney Attraction Gets a Revival
Michael Jackson starred in a movie for the Disney theme parks. After being absent for over a decade, it's been revived and is being shown to audiences.
Karen Klein, the Bullied Bus Monitor, Decides a Plan for Donations
Here's how Karen Klien plans to spend the money she was given after a video of her being bullied by students on a bus went viral
Dead Man on a Plane: A man dies mid-flight to Tanzania
A Swedish reporter sat next to a corpse on an overnight flight. If you thought it would be bad to have snakes on a plane, immagine how much worse it would be to have a corpse on the aircraft.
"Son of Concorde" Prototype Flies from London to Sydney in Four Hours
The Concorde has retired, but a new generation of incredibly fast jets will soon be available. The Concorde -- a supersonic jet that flew for British Airways and Air France -- was able to fly from New York to London or Paris in half the time that a regular commercial flight would take.
Tourists Caught Stealing Roman Artifacts
Police and airport security are finding cobblestones, mile markers, and other Roman property (that's not for sale) in tourists' luggage.
Space Tourism Now Possible: Take a Space Flight to the Moon for $155 Million
With a sense of adventure and a few hundred million dollars in the bank, you can travel to space and orbit the moon.
Airlines Sell Extra Items to Alleviate Fuel Costs
Major airlines are looking to sell non-ticket extras to earn more money without angering customers. With competition and fuel prices increasing, Reuter's is reporting that airlines are looking for ways to up profits without incurring the wrath of customers.
Top Celebrity International Vacation Spots
Find out where Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise, Beyonce, and other stars go to relax. Summer is the perfect time for vacation. For many of us, it means a trip to a nearby beach.
Airline Security on easyJet Almost Destroys a Scientific Breakthrough
easyJet refused to let medical equipment on a flight, saying they were missing paperwork. A woman almost died as a result.
Dad leaves Hollywood to Train and Travel with Olympic-Hopeful Daughter
David McGiffert gave up a career in Hollywood as an assistant director so that his daughter could follow her dream of becoming a rhythmic gymnast. He shares what the change has been like.
Taliban Hold Hostages at Kabul Hotel
After a 12-hour gunfight, NATO forces and Afghan police end the terrorists' siege and save 35 hostages.
Increase of Chinese Tourists Influences U.S. Hotels
The number of chinese tourists to the United States is increasing, and hotels are finding new ways to make the travelers feel comfortable abroad.
Alligator Gar and Other Real-Life Sea Monsters around the World
Though the Alligator Gar seems like something from a horror film, the fish really exists. So do these other sea creatures.
Katy Perry: A 3D Movie and a Vision
With a new 3D concert documentary completed and plans for a record label in the works, Katy Perry's star keeps rising.
Google+ Local: Benefits and Drawbacks
Google+ Local can be helpful to travelers looking for attractions and restaurants in a new place, but it can also have some disadvantages.
Tourism Australia Spends $250 Million on U.S. Marketing Campaign
A new tourism campaign down under attempts to prove to both international and domestic audiences that "There's Nothing Like Australia"
Delta Passenger Becomes Unresponsive on Flight, Dies
A woman on a Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Phoenix became unresponsive and was later pronounced dead on Wednesday.
Ashton Kutcher Says California DMV Ruined His Reality Show
The actor's production company, Katalyst Media, says the DMV backed out of an agreement to shoot a reality show. The company is suing the state of California for $1.4 million.
Carnival Breeze Cruise Ship Unveils Thrill Theater
The newest ship in the fleet of Carnival cruise ships has a new attraction -- the Thrill Theater. The newest ship in the Dream class of ships for Carnival cruise line is the Carnival Breeze, and it's making waves with its new features.
Yacht Hoaxes in Texas and NJ Linked?
Officials say the two false distress calls -- one from Texas and one from New Jersey -- may be connected.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison Buys Lunai in Cash
Larry Ellison owns 98% of Hawaii's Lunai. He'll pay the $500 million asking price in cash.
The Happiest Country in the World is...
The New Economics Foundation ranked 151 countries on a "Happy Planet Index." See what reached #1.
Car Rental Companies Send Big Bills for Small Damages
Car rental companies are noticing small scratches -- which customers might not have caused -- and charging renters.
Royal Jewels Sold by Airport
The Duchess of Argyll lost her jewelry at a Scotland airport. The airport then sold the items. Lost luggage can happen to anyone, even British Nobility.
JetBlue’s Emergency Landing Sickens Passengers
After hydraulic systems failed, a JetBlue flight experienced turbulence before making an emergency landing.
Airports Readying for “The Checkpoint of the Future”
Airports will soon use new technology to make the security process faster and less intrusive. Since September 11, 2001, efficiency at airport checkpoints has fallen.
Euro 2012: Poland Fun Facts
As co-host of Euro 2012, Poland is gaining attention. Here are some facts about it that you might not know.
