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Current Safety Advice for Travel in Costa Rica

Palm-fringed beach and forested headland at Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast

Costa Rica is one of Central America’s safest destinations, but rip currents, roads and theft from cars catch tourists out. Here is the current safety picture and how to plan.

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Categories Destination Safety Tags Beach Safety, Central America, Costa Rica, Destination Safety, Travel Insurance

Are There Snakes in Hawaii? Should You Be Worried?

Green cliffs of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai meeting the Pacific Ocean

Hawaii has no wild land snakes, only a harmless blind snake and the rare sea snake. Here is why the islands are snake-free, and which wildlife actually deserves caution.

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Categories Wildlife & Nature Tags Beach Safety, Hawaii, Island Travel, Snakes, Wildlife Safety

10 Things to Do in Hawaii With Kids

The curved reef-filled lagoon of Hanauma Bay on Oahu seen from the crater rim

Ten family-tested Hawaii activities across Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, with best ages, cost tiers, practical tips and the ocean-safety rules every parent should know.

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Categories Family Travel Tags Beach Safety, Family Travel, Hawaii, Things to Do With Kids, USA

Are There Sharks in New Zealand?

A great white shark swimming just below the surface in clear blue water

New Zealand is home to great whites, makos, bronze whalers and dozens of smaller sharks, yet serious incidents are rare. Here is where they live and how to swim safely.

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Categories Wildlife & Nature Tags Beach Safety, New Zealand, Sharks, Wildlife Safety

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