The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the deadly Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be a global emergency. This outbreak started in August 2018 is the second-largest in history, and has infected more than 2,500 people. Can I cancel my trip? What if I don’t want to go? What if I
Memorial Day weekend, known as the unofficial start of the summer season, is one of the busiest weekends for travel. Despite gas prices averaging close to $3 a gallon, a record-breaking number of travelers will be hitting the road. As the long weekend begins, here are some highlights of what to expect. Americans are Ready
Vacation rentals can offer a truly unique experience. Thanks to sites like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO, many travelers are opting to stay at a rental over a hotel on their travels. Staying in a vacation rental is not a new trend, but the internet has made it a lot easier to find a home-away-from-home for
New York City officials have recently declared a public health emergency and ordered mandatory vaccinations to stop an outbreak of measles in parts of Brooklyn. According to the Center for Disease Control, in 2019 there have been confirmed cases of measles in 19 different states. This is the second-greatest number of cases reported in the
The country is about to be hit by a late-season bomb cyclone. A bomb cyclone, or storm that has undergone bombogenesis, is a storm that rapidly gains strength due to a very sudden pressure drop. The greater the reduction in pressure, the stronger the storm. With the drop in pressure affected areas can expect high
Updated March 14, 2019 Following the recent Ethiopian Airlines crash, there has been a lot of unease and discussion amongst travelers about what this means for their upcoming flights. In a memo issued on Monday, March 11, the Federal Aviation Administration has reaffirmed that the Boeing 737 Max 8, the aircraft involved in the recent
What’s the best way to make sure you are not overpaying for coverage? Calculate your insurable cruise costs the correct way. When you are quoting and, ultimately, purchasing travel insurance, you do not want to guess at your trip costs. When we guess, we typically round up. That $789 fare becomes $800. The car fare from
Updated Feb 4, 2019 Another possible government shutdown status is something travelers are keeping a close eye on this month. Following the longest partial shutdown in US history, President Trump announced on Sunday that he would not rule out another shutdown if the bipartisan committee negotiating over agency funding fails to include dedicated money for
Wave season is here! From January through March 2019, cruisers can expect plenty of deals. Take a look at these popular cruise trends and find out what’s hot in 2019. Aside from bargains, there are other incentives to hit the high seas this year. A new cruise trends report by InsureMyTrip and Cruise Critic, the
Drones are becoming an increasing threat to air travel. If an unmanned aerial vehicle hits an aircraft, it could cause serious damage. Because of this serious safety concern, officials took the rare step of shutting down Britain’s second busiest airport this week. At Gatwick Airport, illegal drones forced the hundreds of flight cancellations, affecting over
