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 …
Year after year, airlineratings.com has released their annual list of the world’s safest airlines in some form or another. For 2025, these travel experts unveiled some big surprises both globally and domestically – many of which fly through U.S. skies. You might be wondering how such a list is compiled. No worries; it’s not some …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Summer may be winding down, but Cancun is still full steam ahead. As such, travelers can expect a rush of tourists whizzing through the airport at all operating hours. Typically, airports are a forgetful memory on vacation, and that’s no different for the most popular international vacation spot for Americans. Cancun International Airport is implementing …
Travelers seeking a sun-soaked vacation in Mexico tend to have a select few beach destinations to choose from. Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos are the leading beach vacations, yet there are so many other beaches to check out. Whether it’s tranquil towns like Loreto, underrated resort towns or digital nomad hubs like Puerto Escondido, …
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. …
In terms of its safety reputation, Mexico is hit or miss, depending on who you ask. However, any trip abroad comes with its risks as we go out of our comfort zone away from home. Mexico has long battled mainstream news as any violent act or serious offense seems to overtake headlines and leave an …
Lots can be said about Brazil, but one thing is for sure – it’s a phenomenal place to visit. We wish we could finish that sentence by saying it’s a phenomenal place to visit for all types of travelers, but that’s just not the case right now. Family vacations and solo trips might be a …
The U.S. Embassy recently sounded the alarm on Mexico by issuing a travel security warning and, quite surprisingly, highlighted some of the most popular beach destinations American tourists frequent. One can never be too concerned with safety when vacationing internationally, although that hasn’t exactly deterred travelers from visiting our southern neighbor’s top beaches. Mexico’s beaches …