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Free Interrail passes are once again up for grabs for young Europeans Oct 13, 2021 • 2 min read
More people than ever have a chance to travel with a free Interrail pass and now is the time to apply.
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covid 19Canada to require vaccinations for travelers 12 years old and overOct 6, 2021 • 1 min read
On Wednesday Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that all rail and air passengers and staff would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
accessible travelVenice has a game-changing plan to make the city more accessibleSep 10, 2021 • 3 min read
Under a new, game-changing plan, Venice's best sites and public spaces will become more accessible to those who have difficulty climbing stairs and may use a…
air travelCanada has opened to fully vaccinated international travelersSep 8, 2021 • 2 min read
Canada has opened to fully vaccinated international visitors, giving them the green light to enjoy non-essential travel for the first time since March 2020.
covid 19Spain adds restrictions for US visitors - here's what you need to do before traveling thereSep 6, 2021 • 3 min read
Spain's decision to tweak its border rules for Americans follows the removal of the US from the EU's "white list" of epidemiologically safe countries.
covid 19Italy no longer requires vaccinated travelers from the UK to quarantineSep 1, 2021 • 1 min read
The Italian health ministry has dropped some entry restrictions previously imposed on UK travelers entering the country.
covid 19Greece wants you to show vaccination proof before entering some venues - here's how to do itAug 25, 2021 • 4 min read
The Greek government is now asking businesses to verify patrons' COVID-19 status before they can dine or drink indoors.
covid 19Pining for Prague? Czech Republic is now open to fully vaccinated US touristsAug 24, 2021 • 2 min read
People from the US are now permitted to travel to the Czech Republic for non-essential travel, provided they are fully vaccinated and can prove it…
covid 19How do the latest Level 4 travel advisories affect your insurance coverage?Aug 16, 2021 • 5 min read
The CDC and State Department have upgraded travel advisories to Level 4 in a number of destinations-but what does this mean for your travel insurance?
covid 19Germany imposes tougher restrictions on US visitorsAug 16, 2021 • 2 min read
Germany is tightening restrictions on US visitors amid concerns about a surge in cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 there…
covid 19Hawaii reimposes restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 infectionsAug 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Hawaii is reimposing restrictions cross the state to limit gatherings amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, governor David Ige said on Tuesday.
covid 19Québec is the first province in Canada to launch vaccine passportsAug 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Quebec's health minister says a vaccination passport system will be implemented on Sept. 1 to combat rising COVID-19 cases and an "inevitable" fourth wave…
covid 19Italy has expanded the use of it 'green pass' - here's what travelers need to knowAug 10, 2021 • 3 min read
Planning to visit Italy this year? Here's what you need to know about the green pass to access daily activities across the country.
air travelAustralia sets out plan to open borders to international travelJul 30, 2021 • 3 min read
Australia has a four-phase plan that will lead the country out of lockdown and open its borders. Here's what each of those phases mean and how they affect…
air travelIreland has eased its restrictions on international travelJul 19, 2021 • 2 min read
International travel resumes in Ireland today with the government formally adopting the EU digital COVID-19 certificate, and removing quarantine requirements…
air travelPlan to travel soon? Here's what you need to know about US passport renewal delaysJul 8, 2021 • 3 min read
A surge in demand has led to a delay in passport processing times, with some centers experiencing a turnaround time of up to 18 weeks.
historySeize a rare chance to stay in this Gaudí masterpiece in BarcelonaJun 21, 2021 • 2 min read
Casa Vicens, one of Antoni Gaudí's earliest architectural works, is opening to guests for one night only through Airbnb.
luxuryThere’s a new luxury hotel at the Palace of Versailles – see what it looks like insideJun 1, 2021 • 2 min read
A new luxury hotel opens today on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
train travelThe world's highest cog railroad reopens in the Rocky MountainsMay 31, 2021 • 1 min read
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopening in May 2021 after a three-year renovation period.
public transport12 long-distance Amtrak routes are returning to daily serviceMay 26, 2021 • 2 min read
The daily service for 12 long-distance routes is being restored following COVID-19-related schedule reductions.
train travelBiden celebrates Amtrak's 50th anniversary, pledges $80 billion to improve railsApr 30, 2021 • 3 min read
When it came time to celebrate 50 years of Amtrak, there was only one person the time-honored company could turn to – President Joe Biden.
foodNew York City will fully reopen to visitors in JulyApr 30, 2021 • 3 min read
From hotels to restaurants to Broadway shows, New York City is ready to fully welcome visitors again.