Travel Safety - Page 2

5 days ago

Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids left a Canadian woman dead and multiple tourists injured, according to Mexican officials and security reports.

6 days ago

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

6 days ago

Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

April 17

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

After crew members aboard a cruise ship spotted distress flares from a disabled sailboat drifting near Cozumel, Mexico, the Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat.

April 17

Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn

Over three million people travel for cosmetic surgery yearly, but doctors warn the budget-friendly prices often come with extreme risks and complications.

April 17

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime concerns and a heightened terrorism risk on the islands.

April 17

Man, woman killed in rip current as lifeguard shortage leaves danger zones in beach destination

Florida's Space Coast faces a critical lifeguard shortage with 45 unfilled roles as two adults die in a Cocoa Beach rip current while saving a child.

April 17

Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers

Influencer Ashly Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, died in Zanzibar after a reported misunderstanding with her fiancé, authorities say in probe.

April 16

American travelers warned about popular low-cost beach destination as global tensions rise

U.S. officials have issued a travel advisory for Tirana, Albania, urging American tourists to exercise increased vigilance amid ongoing Iran-related tensions.

April 14

Dangerous water warnings hit trendy vacation spot after powerful storm pounds area

Hawaii health officials issued brown water advisories across Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui and the Big Island after a Kona Low storm brought heavy rainfall.