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Tourism to the U.S. Takes a Big Hit

Tapas, paella, flamenco, and beautiful Mediterranean beaches — there’s a lot to love about Spain, and we’re not the only ones who think so. In fact, the United Nations World Tourism Organization recently announced that the U.S. has lost its coveted spot as the world’s second-most popular travel destination to Spain in 2017 (France maintains…

The U.S. Warns Americans About Traveling to These 5 Mexican States

Mexico — a travel destination popular for its gorgeous wealth of beaches, fascinating ancient sites, and delicious cuisine — now has five states that, according to the U.S. State Department’s updated travel advisory system, are deemed too dangerous to visit and should be avoided. Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas — all of which are…

The 10 Safest Countries in the World

Traveling the world is undoubtedly rewarding, but it can also be intimidating. Following the devastating news of recent terror attacks and natural disasters, many travelers might be even more attuned to which destinations are deemed safe. If that sounds like you, then you may want to consider the Global Peace Index for 2017, in which…

The U.S. and Turkey Lift Visa Restrictions

Pedro Szekely/Flickr After two-and-a-half months of restricting visas for travelers between the two countries, the United States and Turkey have both fully resumed visa services. The sanctions began in October after Turkey detained two employees of the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, which prompted Washington to stop issuing non-immigrant visas to Turkish citizens. Turkey responded with…

How Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin Could Impact the Future of Travel

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news in the past few months, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of cryptocurrency, a type of decentralized digital currency that has the financial community divided. Some speculate that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum are nothing more than modern-day Ponzi schemes, while others laud them…

It’s No Longer Mandatory for Airlines to Disclose Baggage Fees

Pesky airline baggage fees can be a pain in the you-know-what, and unfortunately, these sneaky surcharges are only going to get worse for passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that airlines and third-party booking sites are no longer required to divulge baggage fees when travelers book. The rule, which was proposed during the…

5 Places We Think Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Might Honeymoon

Unless you’ve been disconnected from the Internet for the past few weeks, you’re likely aware that Prince Harry has proposed to his American girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle. The two will wed in May 2018, and as a travel website, we can’t help but wonder where the couple will honeymoon. So we’re here to suggest a…