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 …

Etna Erupts: Sicily Braces, Tourism Cautious

Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, erupted with significant force early Monday morning, sending plumes of ash and volcanic gases high above eastern Sicily. The eruption, described as one of the most intense of 2025, occurred just as 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 …

Massive Storm Paralyzes DFW Airport, Grounds All Airlines

A massive thunderstorm system forced Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the world’s busiest air transit hubs, into an unprecedented operational standstill early Wednesday, May 29, 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a rare and sweeping ground 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 …

British Isles This Summer? Strike Looms At Edinburgh, Glasgow Airports

A significant threat of strike action looms over Scotland’s two largest airports, Edinburgh and Glasgow, potentially causing widespread disruption during the peak summer holiday season. The Unite union has issued a stark warning following the overwhelming rejection of separate pay 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 …

Safety First? Cruise Crime Surge Sparks Fear

Important To Know In early 2025, the U.S. cruise industry is facing scrutiny due to a significant increase in reported onboard crimes. Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) revealed over forty incidents, including serious offenses like assault and sexual Read More …

USA, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, UK & Others On Alert

Canada has added France to its list of travel caution destinations, aligning with existing U.S. Level 2 alerts for France, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The advisories cite increased risks of terrorism, civil unrest, and violent Read More …