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 …

Travelers dreaming of faraway beaches for a trip this winter may be surprised to find armed military patrolling their favorite beach destinations. However, this should not be alarming, and it is becoming standard practice in some areas. Tourism is a huge source of income for many countries with beautiful beaches, and protecting visitors is a …

There’s probably no better travel experts than flight attendants. Most are on the road and up in the air for over half of the year, staying in new hotels in different cities along the way. For travelers, one of the most important aspects of your trip is staying safe, whether you’re out and about or …

Airbnb—the American vacation rental company— and the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection of Mexico City have been working together on safety strategies to provide citizens and tourists with a better and safer travel experience.  This partnership has made Airbnb and Mexican institutions work together to provide solutions to different risk situations that …

The Institute for Economics and Peace has announced the top eight safest countries in the world. The countries were listed in an annual report known as the Global Peace Index. The index ranks countries based on instances of violence, well-functioning government, acceptance of other’s rights, and many other factors. The eight countries considered the safest …