Normally considered quite literally a safe bet for an epic vacation of amazing beaches, luxe resorts, and endless jungle excursions, according to both the U.S. State Department and, as of this week, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, it seems like the Pura Vida life may not be so ‘pure’ after all… While crime is always a …

Well, well, well. Spain is back in the headlines. The U.S. State Department just issued a new travel advisory reminding travelers to exercise caution when visiting. However, the reasons may surprise you. While all of us certainly have disagreements, a majority of the world is united to move forward from the chaos caused by the …

Planning to travel to Nicaragua? Then you need to know that the U.S. State Department has issued a new travel advisory recommending that American citizens reconsider travel to the popular and beautiful destination.   Nicaragua has both a white-sand Caribbean and a rugged Pacific coastline. It is home to the largest lake in Central America …

As more Americans seek out winter sun, what better place to vacation than the always reliable Bahamas? …or is it? According to the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, crime surges are commonplace this time of year. So much so a new security alert was just issued. While the U.S. State Department caused quite a stir issuing …

Spring has sprung in Chile while us at home shift toward fall in search of scenic mountain roads, vibrant foliage photo-ops, and anything pumpkin. Who am I kidding? Every season is beach season for Americans, which is why much of South America makes for an epic fall adventure from Colombia, Brazil, and yes, even Chile. …

Mexico is so hugely popular for Americans that they’re rewarded with a special travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department. How is it so special, you might ask? Well, it’s the only country where the State Dept. takes time to delve into each state rather than sum up the country as a whole. Truth …

Earlier this year, we published a travel security alert for Colombia, where tricksters were running rampant, and some situations actually became fatal. Turns out Colombia is not alone in South America when it comes to playing dangerous games with tourists’ lives. The U.S. Embassy of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s phenomenal capital city, has issued a new …

Pristine beaches, lively culture, and delicious food. It’s no wonder that many American travelers consider Jamaica a paradise.   But not everyone agrees that Jamaica is the best place for U.S. travelers to be!   The U.S. State Department has issued a new travel advisory for Jamaica, reflecting the impact of crime and the quality …

They say “the world is your oyster”, and like its namesake, this oceanic delicacy can be a delectable delight or a digestive disaster. The same goes for traveling. The world may be a beautiful place, but letting the looks fool you can leave you in some real trouble, many of which the dangers are to no …

While some travelers fight for space on Cancun beaches or are jam-packed like sardines on a Mexico City subway, there is one region of Mexico with wide open spaces calling your name. A cold cerveza or Tajin-rimmed margarita always hits the spot on a Mexican vacation, but wine sets the mood for an idyllic getaway. …

Asia is home to some truly phenomenal places to visit, but travelers may want to think twice about 3 destinations with safety concerns. This, of course, derives from the U.S. State Department, which has been dishing out travel advisories for multiple popular getaways in recent months. These 3 new advisory updates are not quite as …

Another day, another travel security alert from a U.S. Embassy. This time, it’s for the most popular country in the world. Yesterday, the U.S. Embassy of France issued an alert for the entire country of France. As the host of the Summer Olympics, it’s not entirely shocking there is a travel alert ahead of time. …