July 8, 2025
Important travel news for you.
Cannes Joins the List of Ports Restricting Cruise Ships
Beginning January 2026, larger cruise ships (those carrying over 3,000 passengers) will be limited to just one vessel per day. This quota is a significant change and is expected to reduce large ship visits by approximately 50%, with calls decreasing to 34 in 2026 and further declining to 31 in 2027. Additionally, the city has established a daily passenger capacity limit of 6,000 cruise tourists.
Ships carrying under 1000 passengers will be encouraged.
Cannes joins the growing list of popular destinations such as Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Santorini, Dubrovnik, and Nice beginning to limit cruise ship visits.
Air Travel News
Most recently, strikes by French air traffic controllers have seriously disrupted travel across Europe. Helsinki has experienced disruption due to rolling strikes by ground crew. Travelers can protect themselves from increased costs (but maybe not the hassles) by buying travel insurance that covers delays.
In other news, Jet Blue has pulled out of Miami saying the route was not profitable. Expect Miami air prices to increase. Remember, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a viable, and often less expensive option.
Heading to the U.K.?
Don’t forget the ETA is now required
If you are visiting the U.K., you need to apply for and have the new ETA. THE ETA (electronic travel authorization) lets you travel to the U.K. for tourism, visiting family or certain other reasons for up to 6 months. If you are merely transiting through a UK airport and not leaving the airport, you do not need one. Otherwise, learn more and apply at the official site.
New Mexican Tourist Tax
Mexico is now charging a tax on foreign visitors to support sustainable travel throughout Baja California Sur which includes the popular Cabo San Lucas.
As of June 30, 2025, all foreign visitors staying in for more than 24 hours are required to pay what’s called the EMBRACE IT tax, priced at $470 MXN (approximately US$25) per person.
Payment must be made exclusively online through the Travelkore platform, and travelers must show proof of payment at the state’s entry and exit points. The tax applies to all international visitors arriving by land or air at Los Cabos (SJD), Cabo San Lucas (CSL), La Paz (LAP) and Loreto (LTO) airports.
