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Explained: How are Europe's travel rules changing after February 1?Jan 26, 2022 • 5 min read
The European Union has made changes to the conditions of its current COVID pass for travel.
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covid 19CDC adds 22 countries to highest alert, UK eases restrictions: Here's Friday around the planetJan 21, 2022 • 4 min read
Welcome to Friday Around the Planet, where I wrap up the travel-related news you might have missed this week.
covid 19No more 7-day quarantine as Thailand encourages vaccinated tourists to returnJan 20, 2022 • 4 min read
Starting February 1, vaccinated tourists will be able to bypass Thailand's seven-day quarantine under the relaxed Test-and-Go tourism plan.
tips and adviceAustralia offers financial incentives to thousands of international visa holdersJan 19, 2022 • 3 min read
Australia is waiving visa application fees for working holidaymakers and international students in a bid to boost a labor shortage caused by the pandemic.
covid 19What you need to know about visiting Belize during the COVID-19 pandemicJan 19, 2022 • 9 min read
Wondering what it's like to travel to Belize right now? Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing, accommodation and more.
covid 19I planned a trip to a country the CDC labeled 'Do not travel'. Should I cancel?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?
covid 19Travelers to Hawaii may soon need a booster to skip five-day quarantineJan 17, 2022 • 4 min read
If you're planning a vacation to Hawaii, here's what you need to know about the COVID-19 situation and the latest entry rules for travelers.
covid 19The Netherlands is easing lockdown - here's what travelers need to knowJan 17, 2022 • 3 min read
The Netherlands is ending lockdown and a number of non-essential businesses are now open.
covid 19Canada added to CDC list, UK visitors allowed back to France: Friday around the Planet for January 14Jan 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…
covid 19Queensland drops domestic border rules - but there's no change to international travel policyJan 14, 2022 • 2 min read
Queensland will drop domestic border restrictions on Saturday, January 15.
covid 19Skiing in France during COVID-19: the latest rules as UK travel ban is liftedJan 14, 2022 • 6 min read
Fully vaccinated travelers arriving in France from Britain can once again fly down its world-class ski slopes.
covid 19France drops its ban on UK travelers but some entry rules still applyJan 13, 2022 • 2 min read
Starting Friday, January 14 France will lift its UK travel ban, though some COVID-19 restrictions still apply.
theatreBroadway is back with expanded entry rules for theatergoersJan 12, 2022 • 3 min read
As New York City grappled with rising COVID-19 infection rates, some Broadway shows canceled performances. Now shows are back with tightened entry rules.
covid 19Travelers to Cuba now face increased entry restrictionsJan 11, 2022 • 2 min read
Midway through its peak travel season, and with Omicron cases spreading rapidly, Cuba is the latest country to tighten its entry requirements.
covid 19Starting today, Italy has new COVID-19 measures in placeJan 10, 2022 • 3 min read
Italy is increasing COVID-19 measures, including extending its state of emergency until March 31, 2022.
covid 19Friday around the world: A wrap-up of news from the week ending January 7Jan 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…
covid 19Cayman Islands during COVID-19. Here’s what it’s like to visit right nowJan 6, 2022 • 8 min read
After nearly two years, the sunshine, powder sand and crystal clear waters of the Cayman Islands are beckoning back visitors ready for a relaxing…
covid 19The Bahamas has updated its entry rules with more flexible options for travelersJan 6, 2022 • 2 min read
Visitors to the Bahamas will no longer have to quarantine upon arrival as the government prepares to introduce new pre-travel regulations.
covid 19Hong Kong bans flights from the US, the UK and six others amid Omicron spreadJan 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.
covid 19Why Americans are asked to have "contingency plans" in place for international travelJan 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…
train travelA new sleeper train will connect these European cities in time for summer travelJan 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.
cruiseDo not travel on cruise ships cautions CDC, as COVID cases soar onboardDec 31, 2021 • 2 min read
The CDC advises cruise ship travel be avoided by all travelers regardless of their vaccination status.