Tick Bites Can Transmit Diseases and Trigger a Potentially Serious Allergy to Meat and Other Mammal Products.

Travelers planning to hike, camp, observe wildlife, or participate in other outdoor activities in different parts of the United States should be aware of... [read more.]

The Equatorial Guinea Case Exposes a New Dimension of U.S. Immigration Policy and Its Implications for International Travelers

Ruta Pantera is advising Latino travelers to postpone all nonessential travel to the United States until after midterm break, as rapidly changing immigra... [read more.]

The Storm Is Expected to Remain Offshore, but Heavy Rain, Flooding, Dangerous Surf, and Travel Disruptions Affect Southwestern Mexico

Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, becoming an extremely powerful system while remaining offsho... [read more.]

The hurricane is expected to stay offshore, but dangerous surf and heavy rain could disrupt travel across the western islands.

Hurricane Lowell is moving north toward Hawaii, bringing its closest approach yet to the western islands. Although the storm is expected to remain offsho... [read more.]

Visitors and Foreign Nationals Should Understand the Consequences of Overstaying or Failing to Comply With a Final Deportation Order

The United States is strengthening enforcement of its immigration rules through civil fines that can represent a significant cost for certain people who ... [read more.]

The Face Is Changing Border Travel

The way travelers enter the United States is becoming increasingly digital. Facial biometric technology is already being used by U.S. Customs and Border ... [read more.]

The Physical Transformation of the U.S. Capital Is Also Changing the Historic Landscape That Attracts Millions of Visitors.

Washington, D.C. was not designed as an ordinary city. From the beginning, its buildings, avenues, monuments, and open spaces were organized to create sp... [read more.]

Tennis, dining, luxury, and entertainment now surround one of the city’s biggest summer events.

The US Open is no longer experienced only from the seats of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Every year, the tournament brings visitors to New York who come to watch... [read more.]

Why Glacier Protection Matters to Travelers

The tragedy in the Himalayas on August 26 has brought international attention back to a part of the mountain landscape that travelers often experience as... [read more.]

Political Tensions, Travel Advisories, and Changing Travel Habits Are Leading More Visitors to Consider Other Destinations

The United States has been one of the world’s leading tourism destinations for decades, an almost automatic choice for millions of international travel... [read more.]

A Weaker Canadian Dollar, a Stronger Colombian Peso and Possible Venezuelan Dollarization Are Reshaping Travel Value

The same hotel, the same airfare and the same restaurant can cost a traveler a very different amount depending on the currency used to pay for them. That... [read more.]

Surveillance Technology Is Quietly Transforming The Experience Of Those Moving Through Cities.

As cities turn increasingly to technology to make their streets safer, a less visible transformation is taking place in the way travelers move through th... [read more.]

Football Is Transforming the Way Travelers Explore North America

Soccer tourism in the United States is beginning to evolve into something far larger than simply attending matches. As preparations accelerate for the 20... [read more.]

Where Argentina's golden past still glitters beneath the andes

Picture yourself knee-deep in a crystal-clear stream, sifting through sediment with a wide-brimmed hat shielding your eyes from the Andean sun. Tiny flecks of gold glint in yo... [read more.]

Chile Advances in Establishing a New National Park at the Southern Tip of South America

Cape Froward, located at the southernmost point of the Brunswick Peninsula in Chile, is poised to become one of the continent’s most important conserva... [read more.]

Destinations Perfect for Quick Trips That Recharge Your Energy

Micro-vacations —often called micro-cations— have become one of the most dynamic trends in modern travel. The idea is simple but powerful: sho... [read more.]

Award-Winning Coastlines Combine Biodiversity, Adventure, and World-Class Seaside Experiences

Central America occupies less than 1% of the Earth's land surface, yet it contains nearly 8% of the world's biodiversity, making it one of the planet... [read more.]

An Unusual Period of Solar Activity Is Creating New Opportunities to Experience One of the Planet’s Greatest Natural Spectacles

For many travelers, seeing the Northern Lights is an experience traditionally reserved for the long nights of the Arctic winter. However, the Sun’s int... [read more.]

Responsible Places to Observe them in North America

Watching whales in the wild is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, but also one of the most risky to the animals. According to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, 78%... [read more.]