Travel Safety - Page 25

August 21, 2025

Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you'

Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.

August 16, 2025

Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident

A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.

August 13, 2025

Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism

Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.

August 13, 2025

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

August 12, 2025

Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident

One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.

August 9, 2025

Little-known 'secondhand travel' trick helps tourists score luxury vacations for less

A "secondhand travel" method lets flexible travelers buy unused vacation bookings at reduced rates, though options may be limited to major cities and require quick decisions.

August 8, 2025

Traveler treated for injuries after acrylic glass on cruise ship water slide breaks

A water slide has been shut down after "acrylic glass broke off," while an individual "passed through the slide," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson indicated in a statement

August 5, 2025

Tourists face dangerous 'crush-and-grab' pickpocket schemes in major city

The U.S. Embassy and the Reddit community both provide pickpocket prevention strategies for Paris tourists, covering subway safety, street scams and high-risk tourist locations.

August 1, 2025

Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer

Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.

July 26, 2025

5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms: What experts say to do at check-in

Hotel rooms contain surprising amounts of bacteria in overlooked places like decorative pillows, remote controls and bathtubs, with studies showing up to 10 times more germs than hospitals allow.