Travel Safety

Travel December 7

Italy bans Airbnb self check-ins as Rome braces for influx of travelers fueled by Holy Year

Travelers hoping to get an Airbnb or short-term rental in Italy will now be forced to come face-to-face with their hosts as officials remove all lockboxes in a new nationwide ban.

Crime November 14

American tourist, 60, found 'beaten to death' at 5-star hotel in Ireland frequented by celebrities

A 60-year-old American man was found "beaten to death" at Ballyfin Demesne, a luxurious five-star hotel in Ireland. Police said a suspect is in custody.

Homicide November 9

Oregon nurse murdered while on European vacation by suspect she met at nightclub: police

Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse practitioner, was killed by a man she met on vacation during her travels in Budapest, Hungary.

Travel November 9

17 secret travel tips for fall and winter that aren't so secret after all

Planning any travel this fall or winter? Here are 17 smart and practical tips for travelers who may be heading out this holiday season or in the colder weather this year.

TRAVEL October 21

After travel, wait to unpack your suitcase, doctor insists in unsettling social media post

A Virginia primary care physician is telling people on social media to be "lazy" and to not unpack their luggage for up to 10 days to avoid a bedbug infestation.

Cruises October 21

Royal Caribbean cruise line sued over hidden camera that may have filmed hundreds of passengers: lawsuit

Arvin Mirasol was sentenced to 30 years for filming children in stages of undress on a Royal Caribbean cruise – a new lawsuit alleges as many as 960 passengers could have been filmed.

TRAVEL October 14

Airline passenger says she received 'creepiest' text from stranger who saw phone number on her luggage tag

A woman on TikTok claims she was waiting for her flight when she received a text from a stranger after he saw her number on her luggage tag. She turned the experience into a travel PSA.

TRAVEL October 8

Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida: What to pack ahead of the storm

Evacuations for Hurricane Milton have been ordered in Florida for counties on the West Coast. Here's what evacuees should be gathering and packing ahead of the storm.

TRAVEL September 21

Woman is left alone in 'creepy' section of airport as 'best friend' heads for hotel

A travel drama between friends has lit up social media as a woman described what happened when she traveled with her "best friend" and ran into a canceled flight and an overnight stay.

US September 21

Washington state 1-year-old orphaned after pregnant mom, dad both found dead on Hawaii vacation

Ilya Tsaruk and Sophia Tsaruk from Snohomish, Washington, were believed to have been swimming or snorkeling in Maui when they drowned, according to officials.