US State Dept. issues ‘do not travel’ warning for Mexico cruise port

It's not a very safe world. That becomes obvious when you visit the U.S. State Department website and see how many countries are subject to some form of travel warning. All warnings, however, are not created equal. The lightest two travel...

Catholics worried as 5 local priests will leave due to changes in immigration law; waitlist for visa may reach 20 years

IDAHO FALLS — Changes in immigration law over the past couple of years have prompted Catholic religious leaders to raise concerns about the implications for thousands of parishioners in eastern Idaho, who may face interruptions in services due to...

U.S. government raises warnings for two popular vacation destinations

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the Central American nation of Costa Rica is a very popular holiday destination for visitors from the U.S. The 1.5 million American citizens who came to Costa Rica in the last year made up...

US issues travel warnings for 2 Central American countries, suggests reconsidering visit

Travelers planning to take a trip to a pair of Central American countries are being warned by the U.S. Department of State about ongoing issues that may make travel unsafe, including a suggestion to reconsider any travel to Honduras. A pair of...

Unlicensed Honduran driver nabbed while speeding on U.S. 301

Carlos Daniel Garay Ramirez An unlicensed driver from Honduras was arrested after he was caught speeding nearly 20 miles per hour over the limit on U.S. 301 in Oxford. Carlos Daniel Garay Ramirez, 27, of Kissimmee, was driving southbound shortly...

UK: Train travel disruptions between Glasgow and Edinburgh likely Dec. 27-28

A magnitude-4.7 offshore earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean southwest of El Salvador at around 10:28 Dec. 27. The epicenter was about 26 km (16 miles) southwest of Acajutla, in the Sonsonate Department of El Salvador. The tremor occurred at...

iCOAST program to boost sustainable tourism in 14 countries

The Global Environment Facility Council approved in December 2024 an exciting sustainable tourism initiative that will be led by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The ultimate goal of the iCOAST (Integrated Collaborative Approaches to...

The 116 Travel Destinations That Are Visa-Free For U.S. Passport Holders

Credit: Canva. The winter holidays are here, and holiday travel is officially in full swing across the country. Whether you’re planning to visit family or plotting a little escape to rest and relax in the sun, there are so many travel destinations...

Dubai cafe puts high price on cup of world’s most valuable coffee

Would you pay Dh3,600 for a cup of coffee? A cafe in Dubai is hoping connoisseurs will splash out to enjoy an ultra-rare variety sourced from a high-altitude, family-run farm in Panama. The beans, a washed Geisha variety, will be roasted in...

Austin community gives treasured items, experiences this holiday

A gently used recliner, an electric hospital bed, a night at the Driskill Hotel and a tour of the Austin FC stadium with the new head coach. Those are just some of the memorable Christmas gifts Austin American-Statesman readers made happen for the...

Virgin Changing Itinerary Names for Cruises to the Caribbean

Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line, is changing the name of their Caribbean itineraries to make them easier to understand. While the names of the itineraries will be changing, the ports and experiences on board the ship will remain the...

U.S. issues travel alerts for 2 countries, including a ‘Level 3: Reconsider travel’ warning

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Travelers may want to reconsider traveling to two countries in Central America, as the United States issued this week travel alerts due to violent crime that can impact tourists. The U.S. Department of State issues travel...

Prowers County Holiday Schedule 2024

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Mercer County residents spend holiday time helping children’s home in Honduras

The Sprudge Guide To Holiday Coffee Blends For 2024

Ho ho ho and spro spro spro to all of you in Sprudge land. A very happy holidays from everyone at Sprudge Media, as we present to you the latest edition of our much-loved end of year tradition: a compendium of the season’s finest holiday coffee...

Chile tackles farm labor gap with migrant programs

The Chilean agricultural sector faces a shortage of around 300,000 workers during the main harvest period between November and April, threatening up to a quarter of national production. The sector generated roughly 1 million direct jobs and...

U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warnings for Two Caribbean Destinations

San Jose City in Costa Rica. Photo: Shutterstock.com The U.S. State Department this week updated its travel advisories for two Caribbean destinations. The first is a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Costa Rica, which specifically...

US Government Updates Travel Advisories for Two Cruise Ports

Two popular cruise destinations have received updated travel advisories from the US Government – and guests who will be sailing here will want to pay extra attention to staying safe in these ports. The first of these destinations is Honduras,...

Canadian ‘Porn King’ Accused of Looting Honduran Cultural Artifacts

Over 3,500 archaeological items have been recovered from the house of a controversial Canadian property magnate in Honduras, adding to a growing list of criminal accusations against the “Porn King” that include money laundering, fraud, and land...

‘Reconsider Travel’: U.S. issues 2 travel alerts, increases one due to increased danger

The federal government has issued travel alerts pertaining to two Central American countries. One alert has been upped due to a higher danger level. The U.S. State Department issued these alerts for Costa Rica as well as Honduras on Tuesday. This...