内容摘要：Rounding out the top three is Connecticut, with a score of 7.01, thanks to its strong statistics, including the third-highest average life expectancy, access to health care, and its ranking among the top 10 happiest states overall on WalletHub's rankings.

Rounding out the top three is Connecticut, with a score of 7.01, thanks to its strong statistics, including the third-highest average life expectancy, access to health care, and its ranking among the top 10 happiest states overall on WalletHub's rankings.

Now, The Bahamas already collects VAT on purchases at private destinations and islands, but this move would expand that reach.And the U.S. State Department has lowered its

from Level 3 to Level 2. That signals improved safety conditions. The move follows a March visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with Jamaican leaders to discuss public safety.Officials report an 18% drop in major crimes near cruise ports. However, violent crime remains high in some areas, which is prompting ongoing caution. Cruise passengers are advised to avoid remote areas, nighttime travel, and public transportation.Over 1.4 million cruise passengers visited Jamaica last year without a major incident, generating nearly $200 million in revenue. Major cruise ports in Jamaica are Falmouth, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay.

And Cunard Line is adding room service charges for its Britannia-grade staterooms across its four-ship fleet. Starting soon, guests will pay for room service items ordered after 10 a.m., though breakfast will remain free before that time.Dining in buffets and main restaurants will still be included in the fare. Higher-tier Princess and Queens Grill suites are not impacted by this change.

And cruise stocks were up on Monday. Carnival Corporation: up 1.4%, 23.52. Royal Caribbean: up 2%, 261.91. Norwegian: flat, 17.65, and Viking: up 2%, 45.59.

If you have a lead on a story, let us know. Tips@cruiseradio.net.If you’ve ever opened a new product and been hit with a strong chemical smell, you’ve experienced off-gassing. In simple terms, off-gassing is the release of

, airborne chemicals emitted as vapors from synthetic materials. That “new” smell is often a sign that your baby’s mattress (or any number of household items) is emitting potentially harmful toxins into the air.And it doesn’t stop once the smell fades. Many materials continue to off-gas for weeks, months or even longer, releasing odorless fumes that can still impact indoor air quality. According to the recent CNN report, body heat and pressure—like your baby’s weight during sleep—can actually accelerate the release of these toxic gases.

Some VOCs are relatively harmless. But others, like those found in common crib mattress additives like, especially in children whose developing systems are more vulnerable to chemical exposure.