Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

Best way to travel with a dog? Check airline policies before booking a flight and look at requirements such as what type of pet carrier is needed.

USA TODAY consulted Dr. Jeremy Kimmelstiel, an associate regional medical director at Bond Vet, on how to fly with a dog.

Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International, both subsidiaries of Royal Caribbean Group, have canceled cruises as COVID continues to spread.

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled a sailing on its Norwegian Gem ship while the vessel was in the middle of a voyage due to COVID.

“Voluntary” doesn’t mean that cruise ships will not be regulated by the CDC – regardless of whether they opt into the CDC’s new program.

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled more sailings this week as COVID continues to spread across the country.

Royal Caribbean joined Norwegian in canceling cruises. Some scrapped sailings were to depart as soon as Saturday, leaving cruisers in a lurch.

Royal Caribbean International announced Friday that it will pause operations on multiple ships because of COVID-19.