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Luxury 'golden' visa program targets rich Americans as ordinary folks are left behind

With the increasing interest in “golden” visa programs, Portugal has now become the latest country to hop on the trend by exclusively targeting Americans. The LXL Ventures Fund offers a five-year residence-by-investment program for non-EU nationals. The special visa allows people to live, work and study in Portugal along with …

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Hotels, resorts accused of charging too many 'fees,' sending fed-up vacationers overseas for cheaper deals

More Americans are packing their bags for international destinations these days rather than domestic trips in an attempt to guard their budgets amid high prices and hidden resort fees in the U.S. In the “r/travel” forum on Reddit, one user asked, “Just me or is the U.S. now far and …

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New advisory says 'terrorist groups may attack' in popular sunny destination

The U.S. State Department issued a revised travel advisory pertaining to the Republic of the Maldives Oct. 7. “Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism,” the Level 2 travel warning notes. The advisory indicates that “terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.” TOURISTS TOLD TO VISIT …

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Lara Trump shares the controversial 'no-wait-at-the-gate' travel strategy that has sparked debate

“My View with Lara Trump” hostLara Trump has sparked a travel debate regarding airport arrival time for passengers before their departing flights. She spoke to Fox News Digital about how her “no-wait-at-the-gate” approach maximizes her time without requiring her to hang around needlessly at the airport beforehand. “My goal is …

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Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

With the federal government shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, Washington’s official tourism bureau is reminding Americans to visit the city through its “DC is Open” campaign. The nation’s capital “remains open and ready to welcome visitors with so much to see, do, eat and experience,” the campaign says. “The …

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Vegas bets big on family tourism to revive slumping numbers — but not everyone's sold

Las Vegas – While tourism in Las Vegas is down — with just over 3 million visitors in August, a 6.7% decrease from the same time last year — the city continues to draw attention as a desirable destination. Families, meanwhile, have been debating whether it’s a suitable place to …

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Book holiday flights now or pay hundreds more later, Google travel data reveals for 2025

As the weather begins to cool down this fall, the interest in holiday season travel is already beginning to heat up. About 79.9 million Americans were set to travel at least 50 miles from home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday period — with 119.3 million people traveling during the Christmas …

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Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Madagascar due to “crime and unrest.” The Level 3 advisory was updated Sept. 27, citing protests occurring throughout the country that can “turn violent without warning.” Travelers are also warned about protesters engaging inrioting, looting, vandalism and destruction …

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