Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. A recent survey from Sleep Doctor shows that 14% of U.S.

Two men expecting a relaxing beachside stay ended up in a nightmare. They were “massacre[d] from bed bug bites” during a one-night hotel stay in Ventura, California, according to a lawsuit. The duo ...

When it comes to insects, few are as insidious as the bed bug. They can live for more than a year without food. Their bodies are slim and flat, allowing them to squeeze into tiny spaces and hide. When ...

Forget delayed flights, lost luggage, and crowded attractions—bringing home a bed bug from your vacation has to be one of the biggest travel nightmares facing most people. That's because bed bugs can ...

Anya is a freelance credit cards writer and adventurer based in Salt Lake City. She has written about award travel, rewards credit cards and personal finance extensively for NerdWallet, 10xTravel and ...

You're not the only one going on vacation this summer. Bed bugs can turn up anywhere, including the nicest looking hotels and vacation rentals. These tiny nocturnal bloodsuckers hide in cracks and ...

Data from hotels themselves report an even higher amount of bed bugs. “One of the most recent studies, released in 2017 and conducted by Atlanta-based pest-management company Orkin, found that eight ...

A bed bug-ridden stay at a Ventura hotel turned into a multimillion-dollar jury payout for two guests who were “massacre[d] from bed bug bites” during their visit, according to court records. A jury ...

In a hospitality landscape where trust, comfort, and sustainability increasingly shape booking decisions, a new guest-driven priority is emerging: a guaranteed bed bug safe stay. According to recent ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - In recent weeks, a Dubuque hotel has been cited for more than two dozen health-and-safety violations, including bed bugs, cockroaches and hallways strewn with ...