State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.  The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing … Read more

5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions

5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions

Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more

US State Department issues warning over Trinidad and Tobago’s danger of ‘terrorism and kidnapping’

US State Department issues warning over Trinidad and Tobago’s danger of ‘terrorism and kidnapping’

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

Best vacation spots if you’re trying to avoid hurricanes in the Caribbean

Best vacation spots if you’re trying to avoid hurricanes in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is an enticing place to escape, especially if you’re searching for sunshine and warmth.  Yet taking a jaunt there during the heart of hurricane season is always a bit of a risk that a major storm could crash your vacation plans. Some islands have fared better at dodging tropical systems than others.  The FOX Forecast … Read more