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 …

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 …

Tourist Taxes Becoming The New Travel Norm

A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …

Italy: Friday Nationwide Strike Hits Rails

-Important Points To know- Italy is set for major rail travel disruptions this Friday, May 23rd, as a nationwide 23-hour strike by railway employees is planned. The strike, affecting major operators such as Trenitalia and the private company Italo, as Read More …

Time’s Up: Real ID Is Now Required

Today (May 7, 2025) the federal government will begin enforcing Real ID requirements nationwide for state-issued identification like driver’s licenses to board domestic flights. The TSA will no longer accept non-compliant IDs. Enhanced IDs issued by Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Read More …

The REAL ID Deadline Is (Really) Coming Up For Sure This Time. Promise.

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. For years, the federal government has tried to implement the requirement but has faced one challenge after another. The Department Read More …

UK Snow, Ice, Floods Cause Travel Chaos

The UK is battling a wave of extreme winter weather, with heavy snow, ice, and severe flooding causing widespread disruption. Major incidents have been declared in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire due to extensive flooding, requiring numerous rescues and evacuations. Tragically, a Read More …