Travel Safety

Travel 16 hours ago

Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas

Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.

Travel 1 day ago

Americans warned of al Qaeda-linked terrorist presence in popular vacation getaway

The U.S. Embassy reissued a "Level 2" travel advisory for Côte d'Ivoire, warning travelers of increased crime, terrorism threats and piracy risks in the popular destination.

Travel 3 days ago

Fatal fire engulfs cruise ship with hundreds of passengers aboard: ‘I panicked'

Fire erupts on a cruise ship heading to Singapore, forcing the emergency evacuation of 271 passengers. One death is reported; the cause is being investigated.

Travel 3 days ago

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

Comedian and actor Kevin James shared a brutal story from early in his career when he drove 16 hours for a low-paying gig — finding an unwelcome surprise in a cheap motel room.

Travel 4 days ago

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

Crime 4 days ago

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

Uber reportedly plans stricter background checks after investigation reveals drivers with violent criminal convictions were approved to work in 22 states.

Travel 4 days ago

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.

Caribbean 5 days ago

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

Travel 6 days ago

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

Travel 6 days ago

'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use

Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.