October 6, 2025 Luxury 'golden' visa program targets rich Americans as ordinary folks are left behind Portugal launches new "golden" visa program targeting Americans through the LXL Ventures Fund, requiring a $500,000 investment for five-year residence plus Schengen Area access.
October 3, 2025 CDC reports 19th cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, affecting passengers and crew Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas reported a norovirus outbreak affecting nearly 100 passengers and crew members, marking the 19th cruise ship outbreak this year.
October 2, 2025 Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.
September 29, 2025 Fingerprint scans coming for American travelers to most of Europe in new policy The European Union's Entry/Exit System will collect biometric data from travelers including fingerprints and photos to modernize border security across Europe.
September 28, 2025 Reddit splits over 'disgusting' cruise habit travelers say is surprisingly common Cruise travelers argue online about the practice of storing Royal Caribbean SeaPass cards in bras, with opinions split between hygiene and practicality concerns.
September 23, 2025 Tourism decline prompts Las Vegas to offer citywide discounts on hotels and shows Las Vegas tourism officials report declining visitor numbers, but tourists say the city still feels busy during the new "Fabulous 5-Day Sale" event running through Friday.
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 15, 2025 3 exclusive 'golden' visa destinations that America's wealthiest are eyeing Malta, the UAE and Portugal emerge as top destinations for Americans pursuing citizenship through investment programs. These areas offer healthcare, tax benefits and global mobility.
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 7, 2025 Coastal city greenlights new visitor tax amid widespread overtourism trend Aberdeen, Scotland, will implement a 7% visitor tax starting in April 2027, adding approximately $6 to average hotel stays to generate over $7 million annually.