Security Alert: Do Not Travel to Venezuela

The U.S. Embassies in Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, Aruba and the Venezuelan Affairs Unit released a Security Alert warning U.S. citizens of the significant risks associated with traveling to Venezuela. The State Department reissued its Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Venezuela, found on travel.state.gov. Additional points attributable Read More …

Jamaica: Improved Level Two Advisory, Caution Still Vital

Jamaica’s travel advisory has been officially lowered by the U.S. Department of State from Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”) as of May 29, 2025. This change, primarily driven by a reported decline in violent crime Read More …

European Travel Braces for Summer of Strikes

As the peak 2025 summer travel season nears, European travelers face significant potential disruptions due to widespread industrial action across several key countries, including France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Strikes are anticipated from a broad spectrum of Read More …

Safe Now: US Eases Travel Advisory for Jamaica

The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …

Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …

US Travel Warnings Issued For Traditionally Safe Destinations

The U.S. Department of State has issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several popular international destinations, including Brazil, Jamaica, France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the UK, and Germany. These warnings highlight mounting risks to American Read More …

Growing Need: Communicate US Border Advice

Increased scrutiny at U.S. borders is causing significant anxiety and operational challenges for international business travelers and their employers in 2025. Global mobility specialist Vialto Partners reports a sharp rise in emergency calls related to U.S. entry issues, with weekly Read More …

Ten Top Tips: First-Time Whitewater Rafting

Remember the first time you rode a bike or conquered a snowboard? The thrills you felt were both real and rewarding. It wasn’t about what you were wearing or how fashionable your equipment was. The rush was all about moving Read More …

Brazil Ends US Visa-Free Entry As Caribbean Tightens Rules

A global recalibration of entry requirements is affecting U.S. travelers in 2025, with several key destinations either reinstating or maintaining visa mandates, while others are tightening their visa-free access rules. This trend reflects a complex interplay of diplomatic reciprocity, security Read More …