Colombia has decided it will introduce a mandatory vaccination passport for public places and to attend large-scale events. After November 16, the government may require travelers and citizens to have the vaccination card for face-to-face events, bars, cinemas, churches, amusement parks, and discos. Colombia’s President, Iván Duque, stated, “a decree will be signed where we …

Despite the United States reopening for travel in 6 days, the U.S. State Department still has 79 countries listed on its Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ list.  The CDC and U.S. State Department recommends U.S travelers avoid these destinations because of high COVID-19 cases and stress the need for U.S travelers to be fully vaccinated …

After almost two years of closure, Argentina will reopen to U.S tourists on November 1st and various other nations worldwide. The news follows a continued drop in COVID-19 cases nationwide. As a result, the government has decided to legally order the reopening starting from next week.  The U.S State Department currently issues a ‘Level 3: …

After banning U.S tourists from entering Sweden regardless of their vaccination status in September due to rising COVID-19 cases in the U.S — Sweden has decided to end the entry ban on U.S tourists.  But Sweden has decided to maintain its entry ban on arrivals from third countries from October 31st, 2021, to January 31st, …

Tourists will have another possible winter destination after the Cayman Islands announced it will drop quarantine for fully vaccinated tourists from November 20.  The stunning Caribbean islands have had entry restrictions since the pandemic began, but as the nation enters phase 4 of its reopening plan, tourism can finally resume.  The Minister for Tourism and …

After recent acts of violence in Tulum, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will send the National Guard into Tulum to protect tourism in the Riviera Maya.  The president lamented the acts of violence and the subsequent deaths of the tourists at La Malquerida restaurant by saying, “The alleged perpetrators have already been identified, I hope …

As the United States reopens to the world, the U.S has announced its full entry requirements for reopening on November 8. The United States has been closed for non-essential travel since the pandemic began, but the nation is due to reopen in two weeks.  Federal health officials offered more specifics today for airlines and travelers …

British travelers may need three vaccination doses if they want to travel next year, according to the U.K’s Health Minister.  Britain’s Care Minister Gillian Keegan said the government considers people who’ve had two vaccinations as fully vaccinated, but that will “evolve over time.” The Minister said, “The advice at the moment is the double jabbed …

Malaysia has become another Southeast Asian nation to reopen its borders to international travelers next month.  The nation closed its borders to all international visitors following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a rapid vaccination rate and a determination to restart the economy are prompting a November 15 reopening.  The Malaysian government has approved …

As the winter draws in, are you looking for some winter sunshine? Hawaii has announced its welcoming tourists back from November 1st.  Hawaii started welcoming back domestic tourists earlier this year. But the Delta variant increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, forcing Gov. David Ige to state, “now is not the time to visit the islands.” …

As the world goes back to normal and cruise ships return to the oceans, we’re finally beginning to understand the vaccine requirements from cruise ships.  Canadian travelers were worried about mixed vaccines and how that would affect their ability to travel going forward. Many Canadians received mixed vaccine doses, and some countries aren’t accepting mixed vaccine …

The Dominican Republic will not require tests or vaccination passports to enter hotels, tourist attractions, or bars and restaurants despite fears.  According to local media on October 8th, the Ministry of Public Health announced people would need to present vaccination certificates to enter gyms, bars, sports venues, entertainment centers, schools, and workplaces. However, the Ministry …