Travel Safety - Page 3

June 12, 2026

128-year-old amusement park tightens its rules after violent teen takeovers hit rivals

Kennywood Amusement Park near Pittsburgh tightens its summer chaperone policy, requiring guests age 15 and under to have adult supervision at all hours.

June 11, 2026

Major cruise line limits fan-favorite trend after passengers say it's gotten 'out of hand'

A major cruise line has updated its door decoration policy. Disney Cruise Line is banning decor from corridor walls and ceilings while allowing magnetic signs.

June 10, 2026

Tourist breaches safety barrier at world’s largest waterfall system to recover cellphone

A tourist was caught on video climbing into the waters above Iguazu Falls to retrieve a dropped cellphone, just yards from steep drops at the famous site.

June 7, 2026

Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

MIT researchers are exploring whether specially bred mice could help reduce Lyme disease on Nantucket by preventing ticks from becoming infected.

June 7, 2026

Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer

Experts urge caution after flesh-eating bacteria was found in Long Island's Hamptons waters, warning beachgoers to cover open wounds before swimming.

June 7, 2026

Flying with cannabis? TSA's new guidance comes with a major health warning

The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at altitude.

June 6, 2026

Why scammers target retirees in a 6-week summer window

Scammers target retirees during the six-week stretch from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July using fake rentals, grandparent scams and public Wi-Fi traps.

June 5, 2026

Americans warned popular travel routes this summer could carry crime and kidnapping risks

The U.S. State Department has updated its Mexico travel advisory ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, citing concerns for Americans about crime and kidnapping.

June 3, 2026

Unruly passengers could be banned for life from multiple airlines under new proposal

The U.K. is considering a national database that could ban disruptive airline passengers across multiple carriers, sparking debate over due process concerns.

June 3, 2026

Cruise passenger hailed as hero after jumping into water to save 84-year-old man

A Carnival Jubilee passenger has been called a hero after leaping into the water to save an elderly man who fell from a pier in Costa Maya, Mexico, during a cruise trip.