It’s been a great week to be an American traveler. Not only have more and more countries begun to ease their restrictions, giving American travelers more options for vacations this summer, but the European Union has updated its list of countries whose citizens and residents should be allowed to travel to its member states – …

Americans are beginning to regain confidence in air travel, as evidenced by TSA’s recent checkpoint data. 1,357,111 Americans were screened in airports across the United States on March 13, marking the busiest day since the inception of the global pandemic last year. The figures previously fell to 90,000 in April and remained below the one-million …

American Airlines has recently unveiled new routes it plans to operate this summer from Miami International Airport (MIA), intending to introduce two new international routes, as well as two new domestic routes.   The airline’s new international routes, scheduled to commence in June, will allow it to become the only U.S based carrier to provide …

Last month, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a ruling amending the requirements US airline carriers have to follow in relation to service animals.  The central adjustment in this ruling dealt with the classification of a service animal.  Specifically, the DOT’s new definition of a service animal does not recognize emotional support animals.  Under …

New travel restrictions, including tougher entry requirements, have come into effect all across Latin America this week, that will greatly impact travelers in the area. As Europe saw tough lockdowns and closures throughout the end of 2020, many travelers looked towards Central and South America for their next destinations, as most countries were in the …

New York has announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for American visitors who wish to leave the 14 day quarantine early. The former policy featured a list of ever-changing states that would need to quarantine based on the epidemiology of each state.  With the new testing requirement, entry rules for out of state visitors have been …

While U.S. travelers have been locked out of many parts of Europe for months, there have been select countries allowing Americans to visit. If you’re wondering if tourists from the United States can travel to Europe, you’re definitely not alone.  Different travel restrictions for the EU, Schengen and the UK make traveling overseas seem like …

A Syracuse-area man who had been quarantining in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic was fatally shot along with his girlfriend when gunmen opened fire on their Jeep, according to reports. Pat Landers, 32, of upstate Baldwinsville, and his gal pal, Karla Baca, a physical education teacher, were driving along a street in Juarez on Monday …

American’s traveling the world with their USA passports are a lucky bunch because they are able to visit 184 countries VISA FREE! What does that mean? In most cases it means that Americans can simply get on the plane and enjoy their trip without having to pay large fees or pre-file various government documents and …

While millions of Americans are finalizing their spring break plans, the U.S. State Department has quietly reshuffled the safety ratings for some of the world’s most popular vacation spots. In a surprising start to 2026, the Caribbean has seen a major status swap: one destination long plagued by warnings has finally been given a stamp …

With visitor numbers dropping in Cancun and airlines already axing flights to Tulum, it seems the once-untouchable Caribbean hotspots tourists used to flock to year after year are finally losing their luster. Who would’ve guessed that overtourism and gentrification would eventually catch up to these hugely popular destinations? As we head into 2026, it’s lesser-known …

Latin America is the talk of the town in digital nomad circles right now: they all crave some of that laid-back-living, less bureaucracy—something every Europe-based expat would appreciate—and perhaps most importantly, the lower cost of living. For anyone feeling let down by the American Dream, the neighboring continent offers a much-needed respite, a chance to …