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While Cancun remains a relatively safe destination for its 10 million annual visitors, no tourist hotspot is entirely risk-free. In response to some recent criminal incidents, local government has deployed 600 marines...
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American tourists must avoid all travel to Arugam Bay or leave the area immediately due to a “credible terrorism threat,” the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, warned earlier today. “The Embassy...
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In a strategic move to further cement its position as a premier destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand has extended its e-Visa services to 16 additional countries, surprisingly absent from the previous exclusive...
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After an impressive post-pandemic recovery, which saw the Dominican Republic recognized as the top tourism destination in the world for two consecutive years, the country is now aiming to welcome an unprecedented...
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Americans without passports worried about delays jeopardizing their winter gateways can rest easy, knowing that processing times have dropped, according to a U.S. State Department statement on Thursday. It’s not a myth—more...
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Antigua and Barbuda has made a “decisive move” on the Caribbean tourism chessboard with the opening of the new Barbuda International Airport on Oct. 3. This strategic development, which includes a cutting-edge...
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Data reviewed by Mabrian, a global travel intelligence platform, has revealed intriguing insights about the Caribbean destinations Americans are considering for their winter getaways, and even more interesting, the cities losing their...
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Hostile actions taken by Spain against tourists in various destinations over the past year are making it increasingly hard to believe that the country still values its tourism industry. First, Barcelona raised...
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Smartphones have changed the ways tourists travel around the world. Thanks to technology, it’s easy to store frequent flyer numbers, credit cards and even some state identification cards in virtual wallets. However,...
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2024 has witnessed an impressive surge in economic and tourism growth across Caribbean islands like the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Barbados, which are leading the way on foreign investment and sustainable development....
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Amid concerns over occupancy rates dropping below 60%, a significant number of resorts & hotels in Cancun have begun offering nightly rates for as little as $9—up to 70% less than during...
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Located in the Eastern Caribbean, the stunning twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is becoming a major tourism hotspot, set to overthrow larger regional competitors regarding economic growth. Between January and July,...
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In a recent high-level meeting between Consul General Justin Thomas and Quintana Roo’s Governor Mara Lezama, the US official made positive remarks about the state’s overall safety. These comments were confirmed just...
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When the ancient Romans arrived at the Cíes Islands in Spain they simply could not believe their eyes. In front of them was what they considered paradise. In fact, the same Islands...
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When you think of Bali, you probably picture rice fields cascading down lush hillsides, bathed in orange and yellow sun rays, surrounded by majestic jungles and towering temples. And that’s pretty much...
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Fall 2024 is perfect for exploring Caribbean gems like Aruba, Anguilla and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, thanks to their more affordable prices, fewer crowds and luxury all-inclusive resorts that make travel...
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Here we go again. New protests against Uber, Cabify and DiDi have led taxi drivers and other drivers to block both entrances of Terminal 2 at Cancun International Airport (CUN). This time,...
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The launching of Tulum’s new international airport (TQO) on Dec. 1, 2023, promised to be a game-changer for the region, and it has now been confirmed: Expedia—one of the world’s leading travel...
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In August 2024, the US State Department reassessed the security situation of 34 countries across most continents and we have summarized these travel advisories to help you make informed decisions on your...
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A combination of flexible entry policies, expanded flight routes to the U.S., and aggressive marketing campaigns to promote the destination have led to an unprecedented surge in arrivals, according to official data....
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