Travel February 17 Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.
Travel February 17 'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.
Travel February 16 Shocking airport security busts reveal bizarre and hidden items tucked away in luggage Weird items found by TSA at airports in 2025 include turtles hidden in clothing, replica bombs in luggage and knives concealed in knee braces amid security screening.
Travel February 14 Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change An Emerald Princess cruise ship harbor pilot fell into the water near Kauai after slipping from a rope ladder amid rough seas. The crew quickly rescued the pilot, who was uninjured.
Travel February 13 'Security-related situation' grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours A JetBlue flight from Boston triggered a shutdown of Aruba's airport due to a reported security issue, forcing the plane to find an alternate location.
Travel February 11 CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.
Travel February 10 Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours A United Airlines passenger realized a boarding mistake midair, asking why the flight to Houston was taking so long. The person wound up in Tokyo instead of Nicaragua.
Travel February 9 Older travelers who skip key step before popular vacation activity could be risking their health Doctors warn a popular bucket-list vacation activity has hidden health risks for older travelers. While scuba diving is generally safe, older adults need to take precautions.
Travel February 7 Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort Nearly 70 skiers were stranded in midair for five hours after a gondola malfunction at Gore Mountain ski resort in New York, requiring full evacuation by rescue teams.
Travel February 6 Officials tell Americans in one country to 'leave now' due to major safety concerns The U.S. Embassy has issued an urgent "leave Iran now" security alert for Americans as internet outages and travel disruptions continue across the country.
Travel February 5 HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges Fiji's HIV cases are surging, with 1,583 new infections in 2024 as crystal meth use and unsafe injection practices fuel Pacific island nation's health crisis.