ESTA Fee Rises to 40.62 Dollars on October 16: What Visa Waiver Travelers Pay
US Customs and Border Protection began collecting a higher ESTA fee on October 16, 2026. The new total, how it breaks down, and how to avoid…
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US-Bound Air Passengers Must Now Sign a CDC Attestation About the DRC
Since November 3, everyone boarding an international flight to the US, citizens included, must attest they have not been in the DRC in the past 21…
TSA ConfirmID: The 45 Dollar Option for Flying Without an Acceptable ID
TSA's ConfirmID lets travellers without a REAL ID or passport pay a fee to try to verify identity at the checkpoint. What the TSA page says…
US Lifts Restrictions on Mexican Airlines Flying From Mexico City AICM and AIFA
The US Department of Transportation has revoked its order limiting Mexican carriers' US flying from Mexico City's two airports, effective October 16. What it does and…
ETIAS Has No Confirmed Start Date: What Is Known and What Is Reported
Europe's ETIAS travel authorisation has been tied to late 2026, but reports point to 2027 and no date is confirmed. What is known and how to…
Europe’s Entry/Exit System Is Now Fully Operational: What Visitors Should Expect
Europe's Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since April 10, 2026. What it records, who it covers, how the app helps and how early to arrive.
Los Cabos Sets a 2036 Vision as 1,200 New Hotel Rooms Are Confirmed
Los Cabos presented a 2036 tourism strategy at its VIP Summit, with more than 1,200 hotel rooms confirmed through 2029 and nearly 3.8 million visitors in…
Caribbean Hotels Push Back on Booking.com Commissions on Taxes
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is challenging a Booking.com change that adds commission on government taxes. Hotels in Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda were given…
Dominican Republic Reports 9.2 Million Visitors Through September, a New Record
The Dominican Republic counted 9,241,246 visitors from January to September 2026, up 7.5 percent, with the tourism minister aiming above 12 million for the year.
Apple Vacations Brings Lansing Nonstops to Cancun, Punta Cana and Los Cabos for 2027
Apple Vacations will run Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights from Lansing, Michigan from January 24 to April 11, 2027. Routes, days, how to book and what to…