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Brazil Faces a New Political Landscape: What It Could Mean for Tourism

Political Realignment Could Influence Security, Amazon Conservation, Investment, Connectivity, and Tourism Development Across the Country.

Brazil is entering a new political period that could have consequences well beyond Brasília. As the country approaches its presidential runoff, the chan... [read more.]



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An Ancient Arizona Geoglyph Damaged During Border Wall Construction

A 6,500-Year-Old Indigenous Landmark Raises New Questions About Cultural Heritage and Border Infrastructure

Across the Sonoran Desert, the landscape can look almost unchanged for miles: dark volcanic rock, pale desert soil and an immense horizon stretching towa... [read more.]



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VENEZUELA ------------------------Active NEWS STORY
Venezuela’s Streets Put Elections Back at the Center of Political Debate

Protests, Opposition Pressure, and an Uncertain Electoral Calendar Put Venezuela’s Political Future in the Spotlight

Venezuela’s streets are once again putting elections at the center of the country’s political debate. On September 27, opposition supporters demonstr... [read more.]



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Panda Mania Arrives in the USA With Two New Giant Pandas in Atlanta

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Arrive From China, Bringing a Familiar Atlanta Attraction Back to Life

Atlanta has giant pandas again. Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu, China, on September 27, bringing one of Zoo Atlanta’s most recognizable a... [read more.]



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HEMISPHERE ------------------------Active NEWS STORY
The Amazon’s Next Test: Brazil Balances Conservation and Connectivity

Four New Reserves Aim to Protect the Region Around BR-319 as a Major Amazon Connectivity Project Advances

Brazil is moving forward with two developments that could shape the future of one of the Amazon’s most difficult-to-reach regions: the creation of four... [read more.]



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California’s Beaches Become an Unexpected New Sea Turtle Nesting Ground

A Historic Nesting Event Raises New Questions About Wildlife, Ocean Conditions and Coastal Tourism

California’s Southern California beaches have recorded an extraordinary wildlife event: olive ridley sea turtles have laid eggs there for the first tim... [read more.]


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NORTH AMERICA --------------------------Active ADVISORY
Lone Star Ticks Are Spreading: What Travelers Need to Know

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.]



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HEMISPHERE --------------------------Active ADVISORY
Ruta Pantera Recommends That Latinos Postpone ALL Nonessential Travel to the U.S. Until After Midterm Break

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.]



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HEMISPHERE --------------------------Active ADVISORY
Hurricane Polo Reaches Category 5 Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast

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.]



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HEMISPHERE --------------------------Active ADVISORY
Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii: Kauai Prepares for a Dangerous Pass

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.]



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UNITED STATES --------------------------Active ADVISORY
U.S. Immigration Rules: What Travelers Need to Know About New Fines

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.]



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UNITED STATES --------------------------Active ADVISORY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Plans Passport-Free Checks at All U.S. Airports

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.]


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Washington, D.C.: When Architecture Becomes Politics

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.]



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The US Open Has Become A New York Travel Experience

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.]



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Nepal’s Glacier Disaster Puts Argentina’s Andes Back in the Spotlight

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.]



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UNITED STATES -------------ID:4375------Active TRENDING
Is the United States Losing Its Place as a Favorite Destination for International Travelers?

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.]



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A Fluctuating Dollar Is Changing the Cost of Travel Across the Americas

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.]



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The Invisible Side Of A Safer City Changes The Way We Travel

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.]


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HEMISPHERE --------------------------Active TRIP IDEAS
Art in Transit: A Journey Through the Living Cartography of the Cuban Diaspora

From Island Memory to Global Cities, Where Creativity Becomes Movement

Travel, in its deepest sense, does not always mean covering great distances, but learning to see differently. To follow the creative pulse of the Cuban d... [read more.]



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COLOMBIA --------------------------Active TRIP IDEAS
Colombia's Tourism Renaissance

Unveiling the Top Visitor Nations and the Drivers of Growth

Imagine wandering through the colorful colonial streets of Cartagena, sipping world-renowned coffee amid misty Andean mountains, or trekking into the heart of the Amazon rainf... [read more.]



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Sutatenza, the Colombian City that Declared "Silence" an Intangible Cultural Heritage

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In the heart of the Cundiboyacense highlands, about 120 kilometers northeast of Bogotá, lies Sutatenza, a municipality in Boyacá with just over eight thousand inhabitants th... [read more.]



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HEMISPHERE --------------------------Active TRIP IDEAS
LGBT+ Gatherings that Become Laboratories of Dissent

Where Performance and Art Merge To Reinvent Language

The cultural encounters of the LGBT+ community have mutated in recent years into deliberately disruptive spaces: they no longer settle for merely making ... [read more.]



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HAITI --------------------------Active TRIP IDEAS
Citadelle Laferrière: The Experience of Visiting the Caribbean’s Most Imposing Fortress

History, adventure, and unforgettable landscapes at the top of Haiti.

Exploring Haiti means opening the door to a different Caribbean, deeper and more authentic. In that journey, one place redefines all expectations: the Ci... [read more.]



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El Salvador: The Pacific’s Most Exciting Surf Adventure

Discover El Salvador's Pacific Coast, Where Surf, Nature, and Adventure Meet

For decades, El Salvador remained one of surfing’s best-kept secrets. Experienced surfers quietly explored its Pacific coastline in search of consisten... [read more.]



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COLOMBIA --------------------------Active TRIP IDEAS
Flecho in Bahía Solano

The Chocó Reading and Writing Festival (Flecho)

The Chocó Reading and Writing Festival (Flecho) is a cultural event that celebrates the literary wealth and resilience of the Chocó region. This year, the 8th edition ... [read more.]


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BRAZIL ----------------Active CULTURAL EVENT
CASACOR Ribeirão Preto

Contemporary Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscaping in the Interior of São Paulo


When: August 25–October 12, 2026
Where: Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Highlights: Regional edition of CASACOR featuring architectural, interior design, and landscaping environments crea


Explore More: CASACOR Ribeirão Preto expands Brazil’s architecture and design circuit beyond the capital of São Paulo, bringing contemporary design to the interior of the state. The exhibition gives visitors an op
... [read more.]



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BRAZIL ----------------Active CULTURAL EVENT
CASACOR Minas Gerais

Architecture, Landscaping, Interior Design, Art, and Well-Being in Belo Horizonte


When: August 15–October 6, 2026
Where: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Highlights: Regional edition of CASACOR dedicated to architecture, landscaping, and interior design under the theme


Explore More: CASACOR Minas Gerais is part of the 2026 national CASACOR calendar, bringing together professionals and studios in architecture, landscaping, and interior design from different regions of Brazil. Togethe
... [read more.]



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BRAZIL ----------------Active CULTURAL EVENT
CASACOR Brasília

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping, Art, and Contemporary Brazilian Living


When: August 12–October 12, 2026
Where: Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Highlights: The 34th edition of CASACOR Brasília brings together 40 environments created by 52 architecture, inter

Explore More: CASACOR Brasília is one of Brazil’s major showcases for architecture, interior design, and landscaping. The 2026 exhibition returns to Casa do Candango, where visitors can explore a range of residential ... [read more.]



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BRAZIL ----------------Active CULTURAL EVENT
Círio de Nazaré – Brazil’s Largest Religious Procession

Faith in Motion

When: October 11, 2026
Where: Belém, Brazil
Highlights: Millions join a moving procession honoring Our Lady of Nazareth, blending devotion, tradition, and community.

Explore More: The Círio de Nazaré is Brazil's most moving expression of faith, an event where devotion becomes a human river overflowing the streets of Belém. From dawn, thousands of people gather to accompany the i... [read more.]





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