February 25 Vacation destination scammers rake in big bucks charging tourists for free travel forms Scammers target Sint Maarten travelers with fake ED card sites appearing in sponsored search results. The official government form is completely free. Here's what to know.
February 25 Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts Former school trustee ordered to pay $750,000 by British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal for public comments opposing transgender policies that created discrimination.
February 24 Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort Two separate fatal incidents reported at Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe Friday morning, with victims from Michigan and California identified.
February 24 American trapped at luxury resort in Mexico told 'no one's leaving' by hotel staff A Wisconsin tourist shared her experiences of being stranded at Mexico's Punta Mita luxury resort region as cartel violence shuts down airports across the Mexico coast.
February 22 3 national parks slash red tape for Americans by boldly transforming visitor entry Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks are dropping their advance reservation requirements for 2026, making spontaneous visits easier for travelers.
February 22 Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’ Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.
February 19 Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic The Las Vegas airport had 55 million passengers last year, while tourism plunged 7.5% from the prior year to just 38.5 million visitors — marking a stark contrast in travel trends.
February 19 Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.
February 19 Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"
February 18 Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.