Josh Rivera is a Senior Editor at USA TODAY, where he leads travel coverage with a focus on culture, identity, and the human stories behind how and why we move through the world.
Before joining USA TODAY, Rivera contributed to The Wall Street Journal, Univision Washington and El Nuevo Dia, covering topics ranging from family dynamics to shifting cultural trends. His work blends service journalism with narrative storytelling, aiming to inform, engage, and reflect the lived experiences of diverse audiences.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
Americans urged to use caution abroad in new global alert
The brutal truth about getting a book deal today
Puerto Rico is at a crossroads. What you should know before booking.
Snow, ice strand travelers as major European airports cancel flights
Puerto Rico flights halted as FAA restricts Caribbean airspace
Canceled flights in Caribbean set to resume after US strikes Venezuela Travel wasn’t just trips this year. It was identity, power and joy.
No hype or algorithm: 5 places to visit in 2026 we tested ourselves
Does JetBlue have first class? Here’s what travelers actually get.
New border rules could require travelers' social media 5-year history
First look: This may be Celebrity Cruise's most ambitious ship
What to know as hundreds of flights cut, delayed in Denver For flyers, smooth sailing so far but concerns mount for Thanksgiving
How airlines will decide which flights to cut during the shutdown
Celebrity Cruises expands, Alaska Airlines adds 13 routes
Southwest joins JetBlue, Delta in offering free in-flight Wi-Fi
Hug it out? Canada is ready to welcome Americans again
Is it time to visit Portugal? What you need to know.
I traveled Portugal with strangers. Here's why you should too.
Pilot Pete on flying blind, travel pet peeves, and sweet escapes
New law increases tourist fees, introduces non-immigrant visa
Josh Gad reveals the secret that got his kids to read on vacation
From DragCon to Buffalo Grove: Driving Pride beyond the big cities
Child, father go overboard on Disney Cruise ship, are rescued Child falls overboard off Disney Cruise Ship: What are safety guidelines?
Going on a Disney cruise? Here's what safety precautions boats have in place A child fell overboard off a Disney Cruise Ship. What are safety guidelines?
Child, father rescued after going overboard on Disney Cruise ship Child, father rescued after going overboard on Disney Cruise ship
How Bad Bunny's concerts are transforming tourism in Puerto Rico
2 things I liked, 1 thing I didn’t from my Disney Cruise
These travelers move in fear of violence as they try to make a living
What happens to people arriving from Haiti, Venezuela or Cuba?
US travel ban 2025: Who is barred, what it means for future trips
Newark airport's radar went dark again on Friday morning
No REAL ID, no problem: Here's how to fly after May 7 deadline No REAL ID, no problem: Here's how to fly after May 7 deadline No REAL ID, no problem: Here's how to fly after May 7 deadline No REAL ID, no problem: Here's how to fly after May 7 deadline No REAL ID, no problem (sort of): Here's how to fly after May 7
You can fly nonstop between US-Greenland, in time for midnight sun
Would you visit the haunting setting of a book?
Climb aboard new MSC World America cruise
Minneapolis-bound plane has close call with military aircraft near DCA Delta plane has a close call with military aircraft near DCA
US-China flight turns back after pilot forgets passport
UK, Germany warn travelers: US entry is not guaranteed
Bags don’t fly free: Southwest ends free checked luggage policy
Milwaukee's largest airline will no longer offer two free checked bags to most passengers