luxury
Mallorca luxe: Richard Branson's first hotel in Spain set for stunning Unesco siteMay 20, 2022 • 2 min read
The first preview of Virgin's Son Bunyola, Richard Branson's Mallorca hotel set to open in the summer of 2023.
Destination Practicalities
air travelSpain and Italy keeping face covering on flights, despite Europe dropping mask mandateMay 16, 2022 • 4 min read
The policy changes on May 16, but there are still many countries who require passengers to keep masks on during flights.
air travelFriday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending May 13May 13, 2022 • 3 min read
Welcome to Friday Around the Planet, a roundup of some of the travel-related news and inspiration you might have missed for the week ending May 13.
air travelNew Zealand will drop its final border ban in July - to let the rest of the world inMay 12, 2022 • 3 min read
New Zealand set out a five-step plan that will allow the South Pacific country to reopen to the world.
covid 19Laos reopens and prepares for international tourists with few restrictionsMay 12, 2022 • 2 min read
It's one of Southeast Asia's most isolated countries but after more than two years of border closures, Laos has opened up to all international tourists…
air travelMore European airlines are launching flight+rail packages - here's how I used one to see FranceMay 12, 2022 • 4 min read
To help travelers and the environment, airlines in Europe are offering packages allowing customers to book air and rail at the same time. Here's how it works.
air travel5 questions Americans should ask before traveling to Europe this summerMay 10, 2022 • 4 min read
If you're heading to Europe for the summer, here are some questions to ask yourself before you depart.
air travelNo, we shouldn't celebrate dropping mask mandates on flights. Here's whyMay 10, 2022 • 4 min read
Bani Amor on the ethics of this new era of mask-free travel and what the CDC has to say about it.
covid 19Friday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending May 6May 6, 2022 • 4 min read
A look at travel news and inspiration you may have missed for the week ending May 6, 2022.
covid 19What to expect when traveling to Croatia this summer as rules are easedMay 4, 2022 • 1 min read
Pre-pandemic entry restrictions have returned to Croatia.
covid 19Italy gets rid of strict Green Pass rule but extends other travel requirementsMay 4, 2022 • 3 min read
Italy has laid out a roadmap of reopening the country and ending the current pandemic restrictions by summer.
air travelSydney to be directly connected with NYC and London on these non-stop flightsMay 3, 2022 • 3 min read
Qantas is moving forward with plans to launch more direct ultralong-haul flights from the United States and the United Kingdom to Australia.
covid 19Fiji no longer to require pre-arrival COVID-19 test from vaccinated visitorsApr 29, 2022 • 2 min read
Fiji will drop its pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated visitors on May 1.
covid 19Greece moves ahead with dropping entry restrictions on May 1Apr 29, 2022 • 3 min read
Greece is continuing to relax restrictions, making it easier for people to visit.
covid 19Friday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending April 29Apr 29, 2022 • 3 min read
Traveling this summer? Why you should start thinking about reservations now.
covid 19Switzerland is ready to open its doors to all visitors in MayApr 29, 2022 • 2 min read
Starting May 2, there will be no coronavirus-related travel restrictions in place for tourists visiting Switzerland.
sustainable travelEurostar is connecting more European cities by high-speed railApr 28, 2022 • 2 min read
Two of Europe's biggest rail operators are merging to create a combined high-speed network that serves five countries.
hotelsIt's official: Honolulu sets 90-day minimum stay limit in Airbnbs outside resort areasApr 28, 2022 • 4 min read
Airbnb and other short-term letting agencies face an uncertain future in the Hawaiian island of O'ahu.
air travelUkrainian migrants need help getting to their new homes - here’s how you can helpApr 27, 2022 • 2 min read
In an effort to Ukrainian migrants make it safely to their new homes, Lonely Planet and The Points Guy are together launching a campaign to help Miles4Migrants…
air travelWait times for UK passports are increasing, what you need to know before travelApr 26, 2022 • 4 min read
According to the UK Passport Office, there is now an unprecedented demand in passport renewals
covid 19Making it easier for families to travel, Canada loosens more COVID-19 restrictionsApr 25, 2022 • 3 min read
Canada no longer requires pre-arrival COVID-19 tests from unvaccinated children ages 5-11, so long as they are traveling with a vaccinated adult.
covid 19Hong Kong is finally opening to non-residents for the first time in two yearsApr 22, 2022 • 3 min read
Starting May 1, Hong Kong will end its ban on non-residents entering the city as it eases its tough zero-COVID policy.