Destination Practicalities

Jan 18, 2022 • 7 min read

When the CDC adds a country to the Level-4 list, how should you interpret that warning? Should you cancel your trip?

Jan 17, 2022 • 3 min read

The Netherlands is ending lockdown and a number of non-essential businesses are now open.

Jan 14, 2022 • 4 min read

Welcome to Friday Around the Planet, where I wrap up the travel-related news we’ve seen this week to help inform your travel planning in these times where…

Jan 13, 2022 • 2 min read

Starting Friday, January 14 France will lift its UK travel ban, though some COVID-19 restrictions still apply.

Jan 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Between flight delays and cancellations worldwide, travel restrictions and regulations changing quickly and government agencies like the US Department of…

Jan 5, 2022 • 2 min read

Hong Kong has temporarily banned flights from the United States, the United Kingdom and six other countries as it attempts to stem an Omicron outbreak.

Jan 4, 2022 • 3 min read

As countries around the world grapple with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the US Department of State is urging American travelers to…

Jan 4, 2022 • 4 min read

New sleeper trains are picking up steam in Europe with plenty of exciting new routes coming together to facilitate the growing trend of slow travel.

Dec 30, 2021 • 3 min read

Thousands of flights in the US are canceled as bad weather and COVID-19 surges. Here's what you need to know.

Dec 30, 2021 • 3 min read

COVID-19 numbers may be surging, but NYC plans to forge ahead with a scaled-back New Year’s Eve celebration on Friday. 

Dec 28, 2021 • 3 min read

Bars and restaurants are to remain open over the coming days in England, putting it at odds with the rest of the UK.

Dec 24, 2021 • 2 min read

The US will roll back travel restrictions on travelers from 8 countries in southern Africa. These are the 8 countries.

Dec 22, 2021 • 7 min read

The quick spread of the Omicron variant across the United States has spurred many cities to enact new requirements.

Dec 17, 2021 • 2 min read

Honolulu is introducing a new hotel tax that will add an additional 3% surcharge to all hotel and short-term accommodation bookings.

Dec 14, 2021 • 2 min read

Icehotel 32 has turned snow and ice into art-filled accommodation to entice travelers from around the world.

Dec 10, 2021 • 2 min read

A new 'Orient Express' journey is ready to whisk passengers through several European destinations in 2023.

Dec 9, 2021 • 3 min read

New Year's Eve festivities will return to several cities in the USA ready to welcome in 2022 with the same spirit and revelry as years past.

Dec 3, 2021 • 5 min read

The discovery of a new variant of the coronavirus sparked new travel restrictions worldwide. Here's how we know it is impacting travel so far.

Nov 23, 2021 • 3 min read

What happens to your plans if your holiday destination is in lockdown?

Nov 16, 2021 • 5 min read

Thanksgiving travel is expected to return to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

Nov 9, 2021 • 4 min read

In the US, kids ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and across the country, the rollout is in full swing. Here’s what the news…

Nov 8, 2021 • 3 min read

If you plan to visit California this year, you'll need proof of vaccination to enjoy the many activities and services its most popular cities have to offer.