Tagged: measles

Rise in Measles Prompts Popular Caribbean Destination to Require Vaccination to Visit

There has been an update to this story. See the bottom of this post. The United States has logged at least 1,200 measles cases so far in 2025. Although the U.S. had declared the…

Amid Measles Outbreak, Is a Vaccine Booster a Good Idea for Travelers?

An alarming outbreak of measles in West Texas and New Mexico continues to spread, and public health officials say the rise in cases could continue for several more months. As of this…

Does the Recent Outbreak of Measles Mean that Enlightened Americans Should Cancel Travel Plans, and Thus Avoid Exposure to the Malady in Crowds?

When a traveler with measles paid a visit recently to Disneyland in southern California, he/she not only set off a rather small epidemic of the disease in the United…

Falling in Love With the City: 5 Urban Honeymoons

For couples who like activity, culture, food, recreation, and respite -- all rolled into one destination -- cities are an apt choice. Cities are also ideal if you prize spontaneity…

Portland by Public Transit and the Flip of a Coin

I've spent a lot of time lately not knowing where I am. In November, my wife and I moved from my longtime home in New York City to Portland, Oregon, which I'd only visited twice…