Travel Safety - Page 21

December 4, 2025

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

December 1, 2025

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

December 1, 2025

Tropical hotspot security alert warns of criminal gangs and 'armed robberies' at rental properties

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert for Costa Rica tourists after reports of armed robberies at Airbnbs and financial crimes targeting visitors.

November 26, 2025

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

November 21, 2025

Phone theft crisis in top destination pushes gym to promote ‘escape’ retreat abroad

GymNation's bold billboards suggest Dubai as a self-defense retreat while the phone-snatching crisis in London continues. The campaign is dividing opinion on social media platforms.

November 15, 2025

Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Nevada's unique Resort Corridor Court could return after being disbanded, offering year-long Strip bans for petty crimes to protect Las Vegas tourists and workers.

November 11, 2025

Man who visited 61 countries insists world's 'most feared' places have one unexpected quality

After traveling to more than 60 countries, Swedish explorer Daniel Björnram shared what he’s learned about fear, kindness and the surprising generosity of people around the world.

November 10, 2025

Train crash with 800 passengers at risk likely caused by human error

A Slovakia train crash near Pezinok has sent 79 passengers to the hospital after an express train collision. Human error is blamed for the accident involving 800 passengers.

November 6, 2025

Tourist hot spot blasted for 'normalizing theft' with phone-snatching awareness campaign

London's "Mind the Grab" campaign is sparking outrage as critics slam officials for blaming victims instead of stopping phone thieves on Oxford Street.

November 5, 2025

Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.