New Border Rules: Canada, Global Partners Reshape Travel

Get ready for a new era of smarter and more secure global travel in 2025! In an exciting global trend, leading countries are rolling out advanced new systems to enhance border security and create a more predictable and streamlined experience Read More …

Easy Travel Tips Make Your Hotel Room Safer

With summer travel surging, you can make your next vacation even more relaxing and worry-free with a few simple tricks to boost your peace of mind! Travel firm Deluxe Holiday Homes notes that while most travelers (87%) think about safety, Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …

USA Issues Travel Warning For Italy

Just before Memorial Day, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Italy, urging American citizens to “Exercise Increased Caution” due to a heightened risk of terrorism. This precautionary measure comes as concerns grow over Read More …