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The destinations with mandatory quarantines (and where you could be fined)May 15, 2020 • 5 min read
As borders reopen, here's a look at current or proposed mandatory quarantine arrangement for travellers around the world.
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festivals and eventsEurope unveils plans for border openings ahead of summer tourist seasonMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
The European Commission has outlined guidelines on how it hopes to resume travel and reboot tourism for 2020.
festivals and eventsSpain will require visitors to quarantine for 14 days upon arrivalMay 14, 2020 • 1 min read
From 15 May onwards, international visitors to Spain will be required to self isolate for two weeks.
foodMissing travel? Now you can enjoy airplane snacks at homeMay 14, 2020 • 2 min read
Fans of United's stroopwafel wafers or Jetblue's cheese snack pack can now order them for home delivery.
petsGet inspired by this epic van conversion for a woman and her four dogsMay 12, 2020 • 2 min read
Customisation company Freedom Vans created a camper van that allows the owner to monitor the temperature for her pets while she is away.
air travelRyanair to resume flights by 1 July with new rules for passengersMay 12, 2020 • 2 min read
Ryanair has revealed a five-step plan to resume 40% of flights by 1 July, after halting services in March due to widespread travel bans.
hotelsThis is how Portugal is planning to safely open hotels and restaurantsMay 12, 2020 • 3 min read
Portugal's tourist board has created a "Clean & Safe" stamp for hotels, restaurants and tourism-related businesses and activities to show they are…
air travelAir New Zealand is boosting domestic flights as lockdown easesMay 12, 2020 • 2 min read
The airline will add further flights to its domestic schedule when New Zealand enters Alert Level 2.
air travelSingapore's Changi has been named the world’s best airport - againMay 11, 2020 • 2 min read
It's the eleventh time since 2000 that the airport has come top in the World Airport Awards, curated by Skytrax.
air travelMiddle seat empty? This device could help with social distancingMay 8, 2020 • 3 min read
A French aeronautics engineer has designed a removable kit to create a physical barrier within a row of seats, adding an extra layer of protection in economy…
filmAn empty European airport has turned into a drive-in movie theatreMay 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Vilnius International Airport is taking advantage of the decreased traffic caused by COVID-19 travel restrictions.
train travelEurostar now requires travellers to wear face masksMay 7, 2020 • 1 min read
Passengers must wear face coverings in line with guidelines announced by the French and Belgian governments.
luxuryThis 5-star Caribbean resort reopens next month with extreme new protocols for guestsMay 7, 2020 • 3 min read
Sandals Resorts plans to re-open most of its resorts on June 4 and is enhancing its health and safety measures.
air travelVienna Airport will test you for COVID-19 for €190 so you can skip quarantineMay 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The airport has ntroduced a service where passengers can undergo molecular-biological COVID-19 testing directly on site.
air travelThis airline will now charge you extra to sit by an empty middle seatMay 5, 2020 • 2 min read
Those who want to guarantee a spot next to an unoccupied middle seat can do so on Frontier Airlines, but they will have to pay a fee to guarantee the…
hostelsMissing your backpacking days? Why not adopt a hostel?May 4, 2020 • 2 min read
A campaign aims to help save the hostel industry from the devastating financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
tvInside the Italian villa from Normal People that's also listed on AirbnbMay 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Those tuning in to Hulu and BBC Three's Normal People may be wistfully dreaming of Ireland's rugged west coast beaches and Dublin's cultural delights,…
hotelsSicily will pay for half your flight and cover some of your hotel costs after lockdownMay 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Sicily aims to attract tourists back to the island once its safe to do so by paying half the price of their plane tickets and covering some of their…
air travelThese airlines have raised their baggage fees in 2020May 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Travel experts wonder if more will follow suit as the industry recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
petsThis adorable dog is taking people on virtual hikes through the Swiss countrysideMay 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Rasta, a fluffy White Swiss Shepherd, has become an Instagram star through his virtual treks through Switzerland with his owner Sylvia.
air travelThese airlines now require travellers to wear face masksMay 1, 2020 • 1 min read
Some airlines may require passengers to wear masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
air travelHong Kong International Airport unveils full body disinfection booths and cleaning robotsMay 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Hong Kong International Airport has announced full-body disinfection channels and autonomous robots with ultra violet light and air sterilising technology.