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The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Ecuador, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to growing concerns over crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping across the country....

Heavy sargassum arrivals continue to impact beaches across the Dominican Republic this October, with affected areas including Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Boca Chica, and Saona Island. The influx has altered beach conditions...

Each summer, the Dominican Republic braces for another onslaught of sargassum—floating mats of brown seaweed originating from the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. In 2025, this natural phenomenon has reached unprecedented levels, with...

Sargassum seaweed in Mexico and the Caribbean has been invading the beaches and ruining holiday plans for many travelers in the last few years and it’s not getting and better in 2024....

Curacao stands out as one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean, boasting a low crime rate and minimal risk of natural disasters. The island’s exceptional standard of living, top-notch healthcare system,...

Jamaica is currently considered the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourist destination and one of the world’s fastest-recovering nations, as per Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism. This remarkable expansion demonstrates Jamaica’s tourism industry’s tenacity...

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) publishes the Global Peace Index (GPI) each year. 163 nations are ranked by the GPI according to how peaceful they are. Twenty-four indicators are used...