Major headlines this week will affect travel to two popular destinations: Jamaica and Thailand. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. Department of State is warning travelers about vacationing in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its wrath on the island nation. On October 28, the government urged people to reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime,

Jamaica is bracing for what could be the strongest storm to hit the island in decades: Hurricane Melissa. The cyclone is currently making its way towards Jamaica, having already torn through Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Travelers are stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams into the destination. Here's what happens when a hurricane hits your travel destination.

As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across Jamaica. The worst hurricane to hit the island made landfall on Oct. 28, and resulted in devastating flooding, mudslides, power outages, and food shortages. And the effects are expected to last into the coming months.

THE world’s most powerful storm this year is due to hit Jamaica today, with winds up to 175mph. Hurricane Melissa, which has been upgraded to category five (the highest strength level), is

Stranded travelers in Jamaica face unexpected costs as Hurricane Mellissa disrupts flights and damages infrastructure. With hotels charging hefty fees, some may regret skipping travel insurance.

Kansas City Christian senior students are scheduled to travel to Jamaica next weekend for their annual mission trip.