Once again, Mexico has come under the scrutiny of the media following the kidnapping and murder of Americans in a non-touristic border town. This has prompted U.S. authorities to issue new travel alerts, with the state of Texas going as far as warning citizens against travel to Mexico as a whole. While it’s true that …
Costa Rica is a popular getaway given its close proximity to the U.S., with stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and welcoming locals. These are just a few of the highlights of this Central American paradise. What is normally considered to be a safe destination for travelers, Costa Rica has had an uptick in violent crime recently. As has …
Whether they’re flying to the sunny Caribbean for a sunny break or soaking up some culture in a colonial town, American tourists have very little to worry about when it comes to security while vacationing in their Southern neighbor’s coasts and towns. Mexico as a whole is remarkably low-risk, but there’s no denying incidents can …
Connectivity across the Yucatan Peninsula is set to improve dramatically this year. A new scenic train linking the region’s top cities is launching, further easing travel for tourists. On top of that, one could argue it will be the safest transport mode in Mexico, after officials confirmed the National Guard will patrol the railway along …
This week, numerous protests erupted across Peru over an apparent democratic backsliding, leading to the removal of the sitting President, widespread civil unrest – including the storming of airports and cancellation of flights – and a 30-day state of emergency. With this in mind, many travelers are now wondering: is it time to cancel their …
Should you or should you not drink tap water in your hotel room? This is a controversial debate among Americans abroad, who are generally split between two groups: the overcautious, who will not, under any circumstances, drink the water even if the quality standards are supposedly high, and the adventurous ones, who will quench their …
Europe has been historically regarded as safe for Americans going abroad. The continent as a whole is incredibly tourist-friendly compared to other destinations in the Americas, and the incidence of violence is indeed low, but there are five countries in particular where theft rates have risen substantially in recent years. In total, 28 sovereign states …
The U.S. Department of State is currently recommending against travel to six states in Mexico, giving them a Level Four – Do Not Travel travel advisory. Seven additional states in Mexico have been given a Level Three – Reconsider Travel warning. These travel advisories may give Americans pause when considering whether or not to plan …
Travel insurance company Berkshire Hathway Travel Protection released a new report, which aggregates survey responses with data from worldwide safety and crime indexes to determine the safest cities around the world for travelers. Although it’s possible to travel safely to most destinations around the world, these 7 cities will give you extra peace of mind …
This year, Cancun’s reputation as a safe destination was brought into question after violent incidents increased. As a result, the U.S. issued a travel warning covering the whole of Quintana Roo, citing ‘crime and kidnapping’ as potential risks, but as Cancun officials see it, foreign authorities and the mass media exaggerate in their reports. In …
On October 5th, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its travel advisory for Jamaica, perhaps causing some travelers to wonder if they should think twice about visiting Jamaica’s picture-perfect shores. Over the years, The DOS has issued travel advisories for Jamaica for various reasons, with the latest being crime. However, travelers still flock to …
Reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy towards delinquents, one of the top destinations in Mexico, the charming island of Cozumel, is receiving up to 100 Navy soldiers in hopes of strengthening security and quashing crime for good. After 300 army soldiers arrived in Cancun earlier this year to tighten surveillance on swimming hotspots, it’s Cozumel’s turn to …