Travel August 21 Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you' Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.
Travel August 16 Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.
Travel August 13 Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.
Travel August 13 American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.
Travel August 12 Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.
Lifestyle August 9 Little-known 'secondhand travel' trick helps tourists score luxury vacations for less A "secondhand travel" method lets flexible travelers buy unused vacation bookings at reduced rates, though options may be limited to major cities and require quick decisions.
Cruises August 8 Traveler treated for injuries after acrylic glass on cruise ship water slide breaks A water slide has been shut down after "acrylic glass broke off," while an individual "passed through the slide," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson indicated in a statement
Travel August 5 Tourists face dangerous 'crush-and-grab' pickpocket schemes in major city The U.S. Embassy and the Reddit community both provide pickpocket prevention strategies for Paris tourists, covering subway safety, street scams and high-risk tourist locations.
Travel August 1 Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.
Travel July 26 5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms: What experts say to do at check-in Hotel rooms contain surprising amounts of bacteria in overlooked places like decorative pillows, remote controls and bathtubs, with studies showing up to 10 times more germs than hospitals allow.
Travel July 23 Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.