Miami – September 18, 2026 -- Oceania Cruises has opened sales for 12 individual segments of its new ship Oceania Aurelia's inaugural 180-day Around the World voyage, letting travelers book portions of the trip ranging from 10 to 19 days instead of committing to the full journey.

Austin – September 17, 2026 -- Home shoppers hoping to stretch their budget should mark September 27 through October 3 on their calendars, according to Realtor.com's 2026 Best Time to Buy Report.

During that week, buyers may find up to 31.9% more active listings than at the start of the year. Listing prices are projected to sit 3.5% below their seasonal peak, translating to roughly $14,000 in savings on a median-priced home of about $416,000.

Miami – September 15, 2026 -- Avianca has rolled out Business Class Americas across 100% of its routes within the region, giving travelers on international and select domestic flights in Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala access to a premium cabin that previously wasn't available network-wide.

Seattle – September 12, 2026 -- Seabourn has announced a new 30-day "Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests" voyage aboard the Seabourn Quest, sailing roundtrip from Miami from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18, 2028.

The itinerary covers 15 destinations across seven countries

The route blends Caribbean island stops with scenic cruising along the Amazon River, including calls at Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Parintins in Brazil. The ship will also visit Devil's Island in French Guiana and Gustavia in Saint Barthelemy, along with stops in Trinidad and Grenada.

Miami – September 12, 2026 -- Real-money gaming app Betr has launched Betr 2.0, a rebrand that unifies five products -- Picks, Predictions, Social Sportsbook, Social Casino, and Arcade -- into a single platform, alongside a new ad campaign reuniting Entourage stars Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier.

Miami – September 07, 2026 -- Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program the company calls a first for the cruise industry, giving guests more flexible ways to earn points, climb tier levels, and unlock rewards regardless of how often they sail.

Seattle – September 07, 2026 -- Seabourn has opened bookings for a 138-day World Cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, sailing from Miami to Lisbon between January 7 and May 26, 2029.

The voyage covers more than 32,000 nautical miles, stopping at 58 destinations across 31 countries and territories, including 32 islands and over 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Easter Island, Fiordland National Park and the Stone Town of Zanzibar.

Miami – September 07, 2026 -- Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program that lets passengers earn points on purchases, qualify for status tiers, and unlock a co-branded Mastercard offering bonus points on everyday spending.

Los Angeles – September 03, 2026 -- Parking marketplace Parksy has counted its listed spots within five miles of twelve major U.S. stadiums and arenas, revealing a stark divide between downtown and suburban venues.

MIAMI -- August 30, 2026 -- House of Horror Haunted Carnival opens its 25th season on Thursday, Sept. 24, at a new home inside Tropical Park in Miami, running through Sunday, Nov. 1. The anniversary lineup replaces every haunted house from prior years and adds Howie's Blind Terror, billed as the only haunted dark roller coaster of its kind in the United States. A single ticket, priced from $39.99 online, now covers all five haunted attractions, unlimited carnival rides, outdoor scare zones and a new family zone, with free parking included.