Travel Safety

Travel 10 hours ago

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

Travel 3 days ago

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

Travel 3 days ago

Tropical hotspot security alert warns of criminal gangs and 'armed robberies' at rental properties

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert for Costa Rica tourists after reports of armed robberies at Airbnbs and financial crimes targeting visitors.

Airport News & Updates November 26

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

Travel November 21

Phone theft crisis in top destination pushes gym to promote ‘escape’ retreat abroad

GymNation's bold billboards suggest Dubai as a self-defense retreat while the phone-snatching crisis in London continues. The campaign is dividing opinion on social media platforms.

Travel November 15

Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Nevada's unique Resort Corridor Court could return after being disbanded, offering year-long Strip bans for petty crimes to protect Las Vegas tourists and workers.

Travel November 11

Man who visited 61 countries insists world's 'most feared' places have one unexpected quality

After traveling to more than 60 countries, Swedish explorer Daniel Björnram shared what he’s learned about fear, kindness and the surprising generosity of people around the world.

Travel November 10

Train crash with 800 passengers at risk likely caused by human error

A Slovakia train crash near Pezinok has sent 79 passengers to the hospital after an express train collision. Human error is blamed for the accident involving 800 passengers.

Travel November 6

Tourist hot spot blasted for 'normalizing theft' with phone-snatching awareness campaign

London's "Mind the Grab" campaign is sparking outrage as critics slam officials for blaming victims instead of stopping phone thieves on Oxford Street.

Travel November 5

Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.

Travel November 4

Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome

A worker has died after a Rome tower partially collapsed during renovation. Firefighters spent 11 hours rescuing the man trapped in the Torre dei Conti before the tragic outcome.

Travel November 3

Urgent advisory for safari destination warns of 'terrorist violence' and risk of 'unrest'

The State Department has upgraded Tanzania to a Level 3 travel advisory citing unrest, crime and terrorism risks. The new warning follows recent elections there.

California October 30

Grandfather allegedly 'boiled alive' after 136-degree shower scalds skin at California hotel

A grandfather visiting for his granddaughter's graduation allegedly died from severe burns caused by hot shower water exceeding California's safety limits at a San Jose hotel.

Travel October 30

Vance pleads for 'five reasonable Democrats' to step up, end government 'hostage' situation amid aviation woes

The government shutdown continues to impact the aviation industry as air traffic controllers miss paychecks and Vice President JD Vance seeks Democratic support.

Airlines October 27

Flight attendant's costly error leads to grounding of Delta flight, long passenger delays

A Delta flight was delayed at a Pittsburgh airport after an attendant accidentally deploys emergency slide before takeoff, costing the airline thousands in repairs and passenger delays.

Travel October 27

Tourist falls into canal in viral mishap, blames it on Google Maps' directions: See the video

Google Maps apparently led a Polish visitor into a Venice canal in a viral video — highlighting navigation challenges in an Italian city struggling with overtourism issues.

Travel October 25

A tiny island was just ranked safest in the Caribbean — here’s why travelers love it

Anguilla was named the safest Caribbean destination in 2025. This British territory offers lowest the crime rates, a Level 1 travel advisory and pristine beaches.

Travel October 17

Travel Portland pushes more tourism, calling anti-ICE protests 'typically peaceful'

Travel Portland insists President Trump is wrong about crime and unrest in its city, asserting Portland is safe and protests are small. It encourages tourism with an updated safety page.

Travel October 17

Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.

Deals October 17

Don't set sail without these 17 cruise essentials

From comfy clothes to noise-canceling headphones and the right phone charger, these items will help you chill out while you're cruising.

Travel October 17

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Travel October 16

Pro-Hamas screed blasted through airport speakers in US, Canada after hack

Harrisburg International Airport's PA system was compromised by an unauthorized user who played a recorded political message before the system was shut down for investigation.

Travel October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

Drones October 11

Flying drones take aim at retail theft

Flying drones could help retailers fight a 93% increase in theft rates as Flock Safety promotes airborne security systems to track suspects and deter crime.

Travel October 10

New advisory says 'terrorist groups may attack' in popular sunny destination

U.S. officials warn in a new travel advisory that terrorist groups may attack tourist locations and transportation hubs in the Maldives with little warning.

Health October 6

Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug

A new Wright State University study finds that over 40% of fatal car accident victims had elevated THC levels in their blood, with average concentrations far exceeding legal limits.

Travel October 6

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

Security experts share essential safety tips for Egypt tourists following recent museum theft, warning of pickpocketing, scams and aggressive vendors in Cairo.

Brazil October 4

Brazil methanol poisonings top 120 cases after deadly tainted liquor fuels nationwide panic

The Brazilian Ministry of Health says 127 suspected cases are tied to methanol-laced liquor as antidote shipments are rushed to five states and panic spreads.

Travel October 3

Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists

France's iconic Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday due to strikes, as nearly 200,000 protesters rallied in over 200 towns and cities against government spending cuts.

Travel October 2

Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border

All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.