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The Importance of Traveling with a Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector

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While the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning shouldn’t deter anyone from exploring the world, it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from this potential danger. Here’s what you need to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and why carrying a portable carbon monoxide detector is a smart move during your travels.… Continue reading The Importance of Traveling with a Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector

Mexican Government Boosts Security in Cancun to Tackle Drug-Related Violence and Protect Tourists

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The Mexican government is taking action to address concerns of drug-related violence during the peak summer tourism season. As such, the government is deploying additional National Guard personnel to the picturesque vacation city of Cancun. The urgency for increased security became apparent following four fatalities in the city’s hotel zone over the Easter weekend. According… Continue reading Mexican Government Boosts Security in Cancun to Tackle Drug-Related Violence and Protect Tourists

Japan Ranked The Safest Destination For Solo Travel

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Planning a group trip can be stressful. It sucks to prepare for a group vacation only to watch the number of travelers dwindle as the trip gets closers. To avoid this plight, many Black millennials and Gen-Z travelers have been opting for solo travel instead of group trips.  Now, solo travel is a whirlwind of… Continue reading Japan Ranked The Safest Destination For Solo Travel

Travel Nightmare: Guests Discover the Italian Villa They Booked Isn’t Real

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Picture this: You finally get your friends to agree on a group trip and put down the payment for the perfect villa. Then, when you get to the destination, you discover the villa doesn’t exist. That’s exactly what happened to Alix Earle, a TikToker with 5.3 million followers. She and her friends had plans for… Continue reading Travel Nightmare: Guests Discover the Italian Villa They Booked Isn’t Real

Cancun Deploys Citizen Security Agents to Patrol Beaches Ahead of Summer Tourism Season

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New measures to protect tourists and deter criminal activity were announced in Cancun, weeks before the summer season, according to local news outlets in May. In addition to local police and the National Guard, Secretariat of Citizen Security agents are now patrolling El Niño and Punta Sam beaches, two of the nation’s most well-known beaches.… Continue reading Cancun Deploys Citizen Security Agents to Patrol Beaches Ahead of Summer Tourism Season

Viral Flight Attendant Security Routine Shows Essential Items Travelers Need To Stay Safe

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A 17-second TikTok video from a flight attendant has travelers thinking twice about their safety. Allyah McIntyre is a U.S.-based flight attendant known to share a glimpse of what life is like for flight attendants behind the scenes. Known as @flightattendantbaelee on TikTok, a recent video she posted shows us the travel safety essentials needed… Continue reading Viral Flight Attendant Security Routine Shows Essential Items Travelers Need To Stay Safe

Best Walking Shoes For Long Distance Adventures

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When exploring a new area, you may encounter paths that require extended periods of walking. Places like Greece and Italy have ancient ruins and historic sites that often require visitors to walk on various terrain for long periods of time. It is important to wear comfortable walking shoes and take breaks as needed to prevent… Continue reading Best Walking Shoes For Long Distance Adventures

See Why Tulum Is Closing Its Nightlife Earlier This Year

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Tulum began closing nightlife spaces at earlier times in March due to an increase in alcohol-related violence and disorderly behavior. By taking this action, the local government hopes to make the community safer and minimize the impact on tourism. Vacationers frequently visit Tulum, which is located in Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Caribbean coast. Tulum… Continue reading See Why Tulum Is Closing Its Nightlife Earlier This Year

World Cup 2022: 15,000 Cameras Equipped With Facial-Recognition Technology To Monitor The Entire Event

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The World Cup 2022 is coming. As the competition intends to receive two million in-person match attendees, the tournament will have 15,000 cameras equipped with facial-recognition technology to monitor the entire event. This is the first time that a Middle Eastern country will host this huge sports festival. In addition, this will be the first… Continue reading World Cup 2022: 15,000 Cameras Equipped With Facial-Recognition Technology To Monitor The Entire Event

Racist Airlines? President Joe Biden Says Charging For Extra Legroom Seats ‘Hits People Of Color The Most’

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Is charging for extra legroom on planes correct? According to US President Joe Biden, this procedure is wrong and racist. In a recent announcement, Biden said airlines forcing air passengers to pay for extra legroom is racist because it hits ‘marginalized Americans and people of color the most.” Biden’s remarks were made one month after… Continue reading Racist Airlines? President Joe Biden Says Charging For Extra Legroom Seats ‘Hits People Of Color The Most’

FAA Announces More Rest For Flight Attendants in New Mandate

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a mandate this week to increase the rest period for flight attendants between shifts. The new requirement grants flight attendants ten consecutive hours, up from the previous nine-hour rule. The announcement comes in response to combat burnout due to prolonged staff shortages, years of fatigue, and the overall stressors… Continue reading FAA Announces More Rest For Flight Attendants in New Mandate

Is Travel To Europe Safe Since There’s A War Going On In Ukraine?

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The distance between Miami and Houston is about the same distance between Kyiv, Ukraine and Berlin, Germany, a popular summertime tourist destination. It’s a drivable distance. So, it is safe for U.S. tourists to travel to Europe now? Or, has the invasion of Ukraine by Russia made the decision to travel to Europe an iffy… Continue reading Is Travel To Europe Safe Since There’s A War Going On In Ukraine?

 
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