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Bahrain: Travel Alert about Violent Demonstrations

Date: January 25th, 2012 |

The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert about the ongoing possibility for violent demonstrations throughout Bahrain. In recent months, all travelers have faced increased scrutiny trying to get into the country and Bahraini officials have denied entry to some U.S. citizens. Traveling within the country can become dangerous without notice, as clashes between security [read more]

Egypt: 31-year-old Emergency Laws Lifted in some Cases

Date: January 25th, 2012 |

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In a manner of speaking, military rulers have lifted the 31-year-old emergency laws that gave police far-reaching powers. The emergency powers can still be used to combat crimes committed by “thugs,” a term that the military failed to define. Rights groups and pro-democracy activists in the country have already voiced disdain for the declaration’s ambiguity. [read more]

Worldwide: Guests Advised to Purchase Trip Insurance

Date: January 25th, 2012 |

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January is one of the busier months for cruise enthusiasts, but this season travel agents have been fielding more questions regarding safety and liability in light of the recent Costa Concordia tragedy. Statistically speaking, cruising is one of the safest forms of travel, but cruise lines take no chances in terms of liability. Under most [read more]

Brazil: Torrential Rain Kills Many, Leaves More Stranded

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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Heavy rain killed at least 28 people and left thousands more stranded throughout Southeastern Brazil. The rain caused deadly mudslides, which in turn damaged infrastructure and continues to make the region dangerous. Brazil’s rainy season corresponds with its summer, which begins in December and frequently brings devastation to regions around waterways and on hillsides, making [read more]

China: Spring Festival Travel to Test Transportation Capabilities

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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The Spring Festival travel rush is considered the world’s largest annual human migration. The festival, which begins Sunday and runs through Feb. 16, is expected to tax the country’s transportation system—a system recently plagued by a series of notable train accidents. Many of the Chinese are rushing home ahead of the fast-approaching Lunar New Year, [read more]

China: Bird Flu Claims Two Victims in a Month

Date: January 25th, 2012 |

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Following multiple deaths in Vietnam and Cambodia, China has reported its second bird flu death in a month. While the flu was highly pathogenic, it was not confirmed to be the infamous H5N1 strain. The most recent victim was a 39-year-old male who reportedly had no contact with poultry. The World Health Organization says that [read more]

Mexico: Violence Spreading

Date: January 25th, 2012 |

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Drug violence that has largely been contained to the border regions is beginning to spread to places once thought safe from the infamous carnage. Two weeks ago, a pair of headless bodies were found in a burning minivan in front of one of Mexico City’s largest and most expensive shopping malls. Guadalajara and Veracruz—thought safe [read more]

Austria: Unusually High Amount of Snow Isolates Parts of Country

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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High winds and heavy snowfall left many parts of the country isolated Jan. 7. The unusual amount of snow closed a major railway route in the western part of the country near Innsbruck, cutting off some villages and major tourist resorts. In some areas, more than four feet of snow fell Jan. 5-7, leaving the [read more]

Chile: Forest Fires Burn up Season of Adventure Tourism

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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The U.S. State Department issued another travel alert regarding the ongoing forest fires in Chile. This alert updates the Dec. 30 notice, and singles out the following high-concern areas: the 12th Region Magallanes, location of the Torres del Paine National Park, the 7th Region Maule and the 8th Region Bio Bio. January is Chile’s peak [read more]

Philippines: Government says Country Safe for Tourists

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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Despite a recent travel warning from the U.S. State Department, the Philippine government insists that the country is safe for tourists. In fact, the travel warning was released on the same day that the Philippine Department of Tourism revealed its new slogan: “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that [read more]

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