They’ve got nos in different area codes. Fodor’s has released its 2026 “No List,” highlighting destinations where tourism is “placing unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities.” The travel company stressed that the No List is not a call for a boycott, but rather a gentle reminder to give specific hotspots a break from … Read more
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Tanzania, adding an “unrest” risk indicator. The Level 2 advisory was increased to Level 3 on Oct. 31, following the presidential, Parliament and council elections there. “Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals,” the advisory says. “Some areas … Read more
The world’s most powerful passport has been revealed in a quarterly ranking — and sadly, it’s not the United States. The Henley Passport Index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa. And after analyzing data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), looking at … Read more
Health officials upgraded a recent travel warning amid a concerning surge of a mosquito-borne illness that causes pain potentially lasting for years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel warning for Guangdong Province in China, advising visitors to “practice enhanced precautions” due to an outbreak of chikungunya. The CDC has issued a … Read more
They told her to check the bag — she checked them instead. A fierce flyer is going viral for muscling her suitcase into a carry-on sizer at a European airport — leaving airline staff stunned when the bag actually fit. The now-legendary shove came courtesy of TikTok user Arina (@summermken_official), who posted a video of … Read more
There’s been a surprising spike in Aussies heading to the US after many were deterred by President Donald Trump’s strict border stance and other controversial government policies. According to new data released by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), travel from Australia to the US increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year and was up 8 percent … Read more
Well, this doesn’t sock. At long last, the Travel Security Administration (TSA) appears to be rolling back one of its most-hated airport security rules. As of July 7, according to an internal memo reported on by numerous travel industry sources, passengers will no longer be required to remove their shoes at agency checkpoints. Shoe, baby, … Read more
They’re putting the squeeze on extra juice. Southwest Airlines is implementing a surprising new restriction on portable chargers to keep these notoriously incendiary devices from bursting into flame mid-flight. Starting on May 28, passengers will be required to keep their power banks in plain sight, making the budget carrier the first to roll out a … Read more
The US has added two countries to its “do not travel” list. Last month, government officials added North Korea and Burkina Faso to the list of countries Americans are advised against visiting. Last month, government officials added North Korea and Burkina Faso to the list of countries Americans are advised against visiting. Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com … Read more
For years, this country has been deemed one of the most dangerous places to travel — yet tourists keep coming. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Libya, located in North Africa, has struggled through decades of unrest after NATO-backed forces assassinated dictator Muammar … Read more
The City of Canals is fed up with tourists who treat Venice like a pit stop — and now it’s slapping them with another toll for treating the floating city like a food court. Starting Friday, day-trippers who “eat and flee” — a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie … Read more
The U.S. State Department has upped its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island off the northeast coast of Venezuela, due to a state of emergency. The State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory to the island, meaning Americans should reconsider travel, amid “heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping.” “On December 30, … Read more
Roam where you want to — as long as you live in the right country. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was rated the most powerful passport for the fourth year in a row, according to Arton Capital’s Global Passport Power Rank 2024. This particular ranking is based on ease of access for passport holders — and Emiratis … Read more
For a safer flight, lose the juice. Portable battery chargers are one of the most commonly owned travel devices that some longhaul plane passengers never go without — despite putting everyone around them at risk of disaster. According to experts, boarding a plane with a full power bank can do a lot of harm. A … Read more
Nine months after his wife died of brain cancer in September, 2022, Rochester, New York native Rami Mina, 82, planned to cruise around the world. The retired engineer sold his house in Temecula, California, and submitted a $5,000 deposit to Life at Sea Cruises — a three-year world trip run by Turkey-based parent company Miray … Read more
Jetsetting stamp collectors, be warned: your passports will soon be barren after your European vacation. The European Union announced last week that an electronic Entry/Exit System will be implemented later this year, which will negate the need for stamping passports at ports. Beginning Nov. 10, travelers’ faces and fingerprints will be scanned upon entering Europe, … Read more
A three-year-old Chihuahua is living the good life as his owner packs his suitcase and takes him across the globe. Bao, who lives in Toronto with his owner Xa Thi Ngoc Tran, has been to Paris, France, Mexico and Alberta in the last two years — staying in five-star hotels along the way. Tran is a 37-year-old finance … Read more
This village is giving tourists the cold shoulder. The Austrian town of Hallstatt reportedly shuttered its famous lakefront view after the hamlet was overrun with hordes of unwelcome tourists who claim the town served as an inspiration for the animated Disney film “Frozen,” reports the Sunday Times. According to Mayor Alexander Scheutz, the usually quiet … Read more
This is nuts. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), peanut butter is now classified as a “liquid”– which means that you better re-think bringing that jar of Skippy on your next vacation. The TSA took to Twitter this week to make the announcement, explaining that you can only bring it in your carry-on if … Read more
A popular mommy blogger has been lashed online after complaining that her “dream trip” to New Zealand had been canceled as the nation battles devastating and deadly floods. Influencer Britnee Kent, who on social media says she is “living a simple island life with my boys”, posted a video over the weekend that left viewers … Read more