Washington May 22 Vacation nightmare: 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring Costa Rica cave Twelve family members diagnosed with histoplasmosis post-Costa Rica trip. The CDC collaborates with local health bodies to manage the outbreak.
Mexico May 19 Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory American travelers are urged to stay alert in Mexico as violence is on the rise in tourist hot spots like Cabo, Tulum and La Paz this summer.
Travel May 13 Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers A new FTC regulation mandates that hotels disclose all fees upfront, eliminating hidden resort charges. Travelers gain clarity on total costs when booking their stays.
Politics May 7 How many Americans are actually ready for REAL ID? Compliance crosses partisan, geographic bounds Americans are scrambling to get compliant with REAL ID ahead of its May 7 deadline, 20 years after George Bush signed the law.
Travel May 5 State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation New legislation in Hawaii would raise tourist tax rates to 11% by next year, generating revenue for climate resilience efforts and economic development.
Travel April 21 President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hold White House Egg Roll: 'Easter is special' Americans gathered at the White House on Monday, April 21, as President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the grounds.
Travel April 17 Popular church will curb tourist crowds by creating separate 'selfie space' The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, will be adding more tourist attraction areas to curb overcrowding. It will create dedicated areas for tourists to snap photos of themselves.
Travel April 14 Man in car calls his wife 'worst backseat driver,' sparking social media debate A husband said on Reddit he refuses to drive with his wife in the car, calling her a "backseat driver." Social media users commented on the driving drama as a clinical psychologist shared insights.
Travel April 12 Rare Eleanor Roosevelt letter and pricey gold watch among lost luggage items noted in report "The Found Report" was released by Unclaimed Baggage, detailing unique and valuable items left behind by flight passengers. The report also shares different trends of travelers.
Travel April 12 Flight passenger ‘guilted' into swapping plane seats over baby sparking debate A flight passenger detailed how a family guilted the person into switching seats so their baby could get a window spot — sparking a debate on Reddit. A travel expert weighed in on the dilemma.
Travel April 10 Tourists ripped off at popular landmark by 'impossible' ticketing schemes attract investigation Italian ticketing agencies were hit with $22 million in fines for making it "essentially impossible" for tourists to get basic tickets to visit the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.