Travel Safety August 22 US warns American travelers about terrorism, crime, kidnapping in popular vacation destination A security expert advises Mexico travelers to stay on resort grounds and exercise situational awareness following updated State Department travel advisory
Rare Diseases August 21 California resident contracts plague, likely from infected flea bite during Lake Tahoe camping trip: officials A California resident went camping in South Lake Tahoe and tested positive for a plague after a suspected infected flea bite, and health officials are investigating.
Sharks August 18 American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot Shark attack injures 63-year-old American spearfishing in Bahamas, adding to recent incidents involving US tourists in the popular vacation hot spot.
Bahamas August 17 Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.
VIDEO August 16 Hits and Misses The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Kyle Peterson and Dan Henninger
91±¬ÁÏ Flash August 15 Alaska governor hopes for end to Ukraine war as state prepares for historic Trump-Putin summit Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy describes his hopes for President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 'The Story.'
Mexican Cartel Violence August 13 US treasury sanctions 'brutally violent' cartel for timeshare fraud in tourist hotspot, warns Americans The Treasury Department is now warning current U.S.-based owners of timeshares and those considering the purchase of a Mexico-based timeshare, to conduct "appropriate due diligence."
New York August 10 Woman found dead on yacht sparks scrutiny of Montauk’s party scene and rising wealth The sudden death of a young fashion entrepreneur has shaken the idyllic coastal town of Montauk — and raised fresh concerns about how a once tranquil, tight-knit fishing community is being reshaped by wealth, influencers, and the seasonal arrival of the yacht-owning nouveau riche.
Las Vegas August 9 Vegas tipping drops drastically as visitors say service doesn't match higher costs Some Las Vegas hospitality workers say their tips are down as much as 50% as tourism dips, prices soar and guests push back on costs and poor service experiences. Here are details.
Travel August 8 Vegas casino owner fires back at 'exaggerated' claims of Sin City's demise The Las Vegas tourism sector is facing some challenges, from reduced international visitors to economic concerns, as one casino owner predicts recovery within six months.
VIDEO August 7 FBI investigating antisemitic attack in St. Louis 91±¬ÁÏ senior correspondent Mike Tobin has the latest on the FBI’s investigation into a suspected hate crime on an American IDF veteran in St. Louis on ‘America’s Newsroom.’