Beware: Do Not Travel List Now Includes Mexico

The United States has added parts of Mexico to its “Do Not Travel” list, placing it alongside countries like Russia, Israel, and North Korea due to escalating security risks. This designation warns US citizens of violent crime, kidnappings, and cartel Read More …

American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Mississippi Season 

American Cruise Lines is kicking off the 2025 Mississippi Season early, with some special football fun this week. Big Game Travel has chartered two of American’s Mississippi riverboats to host their guests who purchased exclusive 3- and 4-night packages through the company for Read More …

Viking Announces New 2026-2027 World Cruise Itineraries

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its new 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Voyage III, which will journey around the world in 170 days, visiting 41 countries with 82 guided tours and overnight stays in 18 cities. Setting Read More …

Celestyal Enhances Promo with Free Cabin Upgrade

Celestyal, the boutique cruise line offering unmissable experiences on shore and at sea, is bringing even more love to its “Live Your Vacation Dream” promotion, offering a free cabin upgrade on select departures. To mark the change, the deal has Read More …

Which U.S. State Is Most Prone to Sickness? Ranking Reveals

A recent study by Overnight Glasses ranked U.S. states based on their proneness to sickness using a multi-factor approach. The analysis combined health-related and environmental factors, including flu activity levels, air quality index (AQI), asthma rates, and sickness-related online searches. A composite score for each Read More …

Rising Travel Costs Led To Big Travel Insurance Payouts

As travel costs surged in 2024, more travelers sought protection through travel insurance, leading to an 18% increase in paid claims over the previous year. This rise in claims coincided with a dramatic 37% spike in payout amounts, which grew from an Read More …

Pre- or Post-Cruise: US Cities With The Cleanest Airbnbs 

A new study has revealed the US cities with the cleanest Airbnbs, with Colorado Springs, Colorado, taking the top spot.  Travel site Miss Tourist analyzed data from Airbnb to find the average cleanliness rating for the three most populated cities Read More …

Musical Chairs: 92% Of Travelers Were Asked To Swap Seats On Flights

Have you ever been asked to swap seats on a plane? If so, you’re not alone.In fact, a recent survey indicates 92% reported facing the request at least once in the past 2 years. Interestingly, 84% of those who agreed Read More …

Key International Travel Changes in 2025

2025 will see changes that aim to enhance security and streamline travel processes for both domestic and international journeys. Travelers are advised to check the specific requirements and deadlines well in advance of their planned trips to avoid any travel Read More …