As travelers are seeking sunny getaways this time of year, the Caribbean is among the best for winter sun. Most destinations in the region are deemed safe, especially the mega-popular destinations. However, one popular island is getting a ‘bad rap’ with the latest travel advisory warning from the U.S. State Department. The last thing travelers …

The world is a beautiful place, but not every destination is a safe haven for outsiders. Many factors go into what makes a certain place safe or not, but there’s enough data for the U.S. State Department to discourage visiting a hefty list of countries. There are 21 countries listed as ‘Level 4: Do Not …

With as much chaos the world has seen in recent years, and even more so in recent months, it’s no surprise more travel warnings have been issued. Whether it be threats of terrorism in France or the need to avoid certain Middle Eastern countries, traveling comes with risks, at least according to the U.S. government. …

This week, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel advisory update for Mexico.  At first glance, not too much has changed: The same places that the State Department flagged earlier this year for the highest risk to travelers remain flagged, while the same places that were marked as lower-risk destinations remain as such. With …

When it comes to traveling the world, some destinations are more popular than others. Beautiful beaches, picturesque views, and iconic attractions all rank highly on the list of things the average traveler is looking for from their next trip.   Unfortunately, even when a country offers all of these things, it isn’t always considered a …

U.S. Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For These 7 Countries Even the most beautiful and idyllic vacation destinations can pose the risk of crime, terrorism, and civil unrest that you may not be used to encountering in your everyday life. As a result of the constant changes around the world, the U.S. has just issued …

You’ve probably heard about the impressive Angel Falls —featured in the Disney and Pixar Movie “Up”—, or the beautiful Andes mountains, or the gorgeous Los Roques Archipelago and other breathtaking Venezuelan beaches.  And what you most definitely have heard about is the Venezuelan crisis and how dangerous it is to travel to this country. Venezuela …

The news coming out of Peru has not been very promising in recent months, with protests gripping the country, forcing the closure of the country’s most famous site, Machu Picchu, and bringing tourism to a halt. However, the recent announcement that the famed archeological site will reopen to tourists Wednesday, February 15th is a long …

Travelers heading to Mexico this winter or for spring break should take caution or, in some instances, consider canceling their trip. The U.S. State Department has travel advisories in place for all but two Mexican states. Six Mexican states are under the most severe level 4 “do not travel” advisory. Rather than issue a blanket …

The situation in Turkey after the 7.8 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes and the aftershocks is devastating. Over 20,000 people have died, tens of thousands of people are injured, and thousands of buildings have collapsed.  At the moment, there are rescue teams across the country assisting citizens in the most affected areas.  Turkey is currently in a …

Home to savanna forests, paradisaical beaches, and majestic mountains, Africa has a lot to offer to nature lovers and those hoping to escape the Western World, but how actually safe is it to visit? In this article, we bring you the 16 safest African countries for tourists, other destinations that may require extra vigilance, and …

Not even the gloomy travel advisories issued by the United States authorities have been able to slow down what’s been an incredible recovery journey for Mexico’s tourism sector. In spite of reports of violence and gang activity across major tourist destinations like Cancun, Americans keep flocking into the country in record numbers. And it’s time …