Recent Warning from the US Department of State on Syria The US Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against all travel to Syria and strongly recommends that U.S. citizens remaining in Syria depart immediately. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated November 12, 2014, to remind U.S. citizens that the security situation […]
Trip Insurance
Travel Insurance (or Trip Cancellation Insurance) News. These plans offer coverage for the cost of your trip and often include other benefits such as emergency medical and evacuation.
Cruising and Norovirus Concerns
Cruise Ship Health and Safety Update: Norovirus on Cruise Ships Every few years, Norovirus grabs the media’s attention with its spread among cruise ships. Most recently, the Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess docked after over 170 people (both passengers and crew) were infected with the virus. Cruise ships have gained a reputation for being harbors of […]
Flying During Flu Season
5 Ways To Protect Yourself from the Flu while Flying As the holidays approach, so does cold and flu season. If you’re one of the thousands getting ready to hop on a plane to visit family or take a vacation for the holidays, it’s time to start protecting yourself from the germs that you’ll inevitably […]
Travel Alert, Mexico: Recent Elevated Travel Warnings
Updated Travel Warnings for Mexico The U.S. State Department has updated its travel warnings to Mexico due to threats by organized criminal groups in the country and in light of mass kidnappings in the state of Guerrero involving 43 missing students. The exceptions in this state are tourist focused cities, such as Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, […]
Top 3 Things You Should Know About Ebola
Ebola: Advice and Information to be Aware of Before you Travel It’s no secret how prevalent the news coverage is on Ebola. In fact, some outlets are saying that social media is intensifying the fear, when ignorance, uncertainty, and a lack of a plan to contain and care in the United States are the driving […]