Tagged: zika

Its Currency Selling at Unprecedented Low Levels, Its Drug-Related Violence Subdued, Mexico is Positioned to Enjoy Heavy American Tourism this Coming Winter

There no longer seems any doubt that the Zika scare has wrought havoc with tourism to Florida. In a study conducted by Allianz Travel Insurance, advance air bookings for the coming…

Depending on Whether Authorities Have Reduced the Threat of Zika, Florida Might Otherwise be an Unusually Favorable Destination for Your Winter Vacation

Florida is feeling wild this year.No state has had worse recent luck than Florida in attracting tourism, and that might create better conditions for your own trip…

Government Softens Miami Zika Warning

Crediting the effectiveness of aerial pesticide spraying, U.S. health officials are no longer advising pregnant women to stay out of Miami's Wynwood arts district due to an outbreak…

Miami Zika Update, Concorde Auction, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's cities and airplanes.* GOVERNMENT SOFTENS MIAMI ZIKA WARNING (Associated Press). Crediting the effectiveness of aerial…

Here are Four Important Travel Questions and the Answers to Them Supplied by Noted Travel Writers

In Iceland, the rush is onWhy is Iceland booming? (Booming, that is, in incoming tourism.) Though the figures aren't official, estimates of the growth in its visitors this…

Zika Update: U.S. Issues Singapore Travel Advisory

Though the largest outbreaks of Zika have been in Latin American and Caribbean countries, there have also been cases of the virus, which can be transmitted by mosquitos, reported in…

Zika in Singapore, Vandals on Oregon Coast, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* ZIKA UPDATE: U.S. ISSUES SINGAPORE TRAVEL ADVISORY (Condé Nast Traveler). Though the largest outbreaks of Zika have been in Latin…

Orlando Theme Parks Dispensing Free Insect Repellent to Ease Zika Fears

Visitors to Orlando's major theme parks are now being offered free insect repellent as fears of the mosquito-borne Zika virus continue to grow in Florida.You can get complimentary…

Orlando Theme Parks Respond to Zika Fears, Customer Service Rep Responds to 47-Year Layover, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

It's Wednesday—meaning you're halfway to the long holiday weekend. Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* ORLANDO THEME PARKS DISPENSING FREE INSECT REPELLENT TO EASE…

Of the Many Popular Tourist Destinations, Only a Tiny Handful Deserve to be Regarded as So Possibly Unsafe as to Warrant Your Avoiding Them

One of the oddities in financial matters is that a large number of successful Wall Street types make their money by betting on those stocks whose prospects are bad.  After all, the…

Miami Zika Warning, Nashville Airport Revamp, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Today's top travel stories are all about the United States. We begin with a first in U.S. history . . . * CDC ISSUES UNPRECEDENTED TRAVEL WARNING FOR MIAMI (Condé Nast Traveler). For…

CDC Issues Unprecedented Travel Warning for Miami

For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel warning for a location in the United States.Following an outbreak of 14 confirmed…

Zipping Down Niagara Falls, Zooming Over Los Angeles, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Welcome to the working week and welcome to our daily roundup of travel news. Here's what's hapening today.* STUDY: ZIKA OUTBREAK WILL BE OVER IN THREE YEARS (Live Science). The Zika…

Study: Zika Outbreak Will Be Over in Three Years

The Zika outbreak currently taking place in Central and South America has probably peaked and will be more or less over in about three years, says a new study published in the…

Zika Update, Phoenix Hiking, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what's happening today in the world of travel.* TRAVELERS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LEAD POSITIVE ZIKA TESTS IN NEW YORK (New York Times). According to data from New York City's…

Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Positive Zika Tests in NYC

According to data from New York City's health department, more than half of residents who have tested positive for the Zika virus had recently traveled to the Dominican Republic.…

Zika's Effect on Caribbean Travel

In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to certain Latin American and Caribbean countries affected by an outbreak of the…

Will Travel Insurance Cover Zika Cancellation?

The short answer? No, unless you’re willing to pay extra.Some travel insurance providers offer plans that will cover cancelled travel for any reason, so Zika-related cancellations…

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Niagara Falls with Kids

Question: I am a single parent and a family-friendly group travel organizer. I put together several families into a group for leisure travel, especially during the holidays and school…

Smart Traveler: How to Pack for an International Flight

Whether your suitcase gets lost in transit or you simply forgot to pack something, smart packing can save you from scrambling in a foreign country to replace travel essentials. Be…

Rappahannock County, Va.: A Natural for Families

Rappahannock County is a kick-back, enjoy-the-moment kind of place that harkens to a gentler time. A pastoral paradise 75 miles west and worlds away from Washington, D.C. crazies…

How to Have a Road Trip Without Breaking the Bank

The great American road trip is on -- even with the high cost of gas. Traveling a few hours from home to see local sights is still affordable, and Frommers.com knows where you can…

Romania's Black Sea Budget Beach Getaways

A beach vacation in Europe may seem beyond your budget this year, especially considering expensive trans-Atlantic airfares, fuel surcharges and the towering heights of the Euro. But…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Virgin Islands

St. Thomas Where to Stay Instead of staying at a hotel, many visitors, especially those with families, are now heading for The Anchorage, Antilles Resorts in Christiansted (tel.…

Tips for Choosing Hotels when Traveling with Infants & Toddlers

My two-and-a-half year old daughter is a hotel veteran, having slept at numerous properties around the world -- from five stars to no stars and everything in between. But with the…