The U.S. State Department regularly issues travel advisories to American travelers to help them make informed choices about where to go on their next vacation and has just issued an update for a very popular South American destination. Every country in the world is assigned a level between 1-4. Level 1 means exercise normal precautions, …

Haiti is a beautiful country that boasts miles of white sandy beaches and a host of culturally and historically rich attractions. In fact the beaches in Haiti are so beautiful that Royal Caribbean continues to sail to Labadee: A private dock on Haiti’s northern coast where visitors can sunbathe on the pristine sands and snorkel …

The United States of America is not the first destination that comes to mind when you think of safety issues affecting tourists. Like much of the Western World, it has been historically considered a safe destination, while countries like Mexico and their Latin American partners have been under scrutiny for years over isolated incidents that …

Peru is a beautiful country with a rich heritage and is a popular destination for travelers hoping to explore the culture, meet the wildlife, and trek to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the country’s most popular tourist attraction. …

While American travelers are enjoying or getting ready for spring break travel, the government of the United States has just issued a travel warning for one of the top destinations this season: Mexico.  The U.S. State Department shared on Monday an official travel warning addressing multiple concerns, recognizing safety threats, and sharing advice related to …

Local taxi drivers throughout Cancun have blocked main roads and access to the airport. This strong reaction to a recent court ruling that officially made Uber legal has taxi drivers taking desperate measures. Due to violence in the past and active threats against Uber drivers and passengers, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning …

The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic recently released a warning for Americans traveling to the popular Caribbean destination. As has been the case in many destinations this year, the country has been setting tourism records, further solidifying its place in Americans’ hearts as a favored sunny destination. Punta Cana is the country’s premier destination …

The US State Department has issued a Level 3: Reconsider Travel warning for Mexico. This Level 3 travel notice is due to a number of factors, including Covid-19 and cases of violent crime rates in certain areas of the country. Please note that the areas where US travelers should issue a higher degree of caution …

The U.S. Department of State has recently – from 4 April – lowered its travel advisory level for Canada to Level 3 – with the nation previously having been listed at level 4. Although the State Department’s level 3 category states that Americans should ‘reconsider travel’ to the country, Canada had previously been listed at …

The CDC has officially lowered its warning level for cruises, in a move that is bound to be a welcome relief for both the weary cruise industry and cruise enthusiasts alike. The decision to lower the warning levels comes just days after the CDC updated its optional guidelines for the cruise industry, and is the …

Due to the rising Covid cases around the world over the past several weeks, Air Canada Vacations issued a travel advisory today that the airline has chosen to halt some flight routes to a number of destinations in the Caribbean. These countries are also known as “Sun” destinations in the Canadian travel industry. Block out …

While travel continues to open up around the world, many U.S. travelers are planning their winter getaways to popular sunny destinations. Before booking your flight, ensure you know the current advisory in place for the country you plan on traveling to this winter. In terms of Covid-19, some countries are fairing far better than others …