CDC Warns Americans Against Canada Travel  The U.S. has updated its travel advisories and has added Canada to the Level 4: Do Not Travel list because of high Omicron cases. The CDC stated, “Because of the current situation in Canada, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants. Travelers …

Omicron is causing frustration for all travelers this winter, but now it’s affected the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean has canceled cruises on four ships due to “ongoing Covid-19-related circumstances around the world”. Royal Caribbean stated the cruise line was pursuing an “abundance of caution” because of the sharp rise in cases. Although the cruise line …

Israel Reopens Its Borders From January 9th, 2022, Israel has decided to reopen tourism from all countries, including travelers from the United States. The rules will go into effect on Sunday and will enable fully vaccinated and fully recovered travelers to enter if they meet pre-departure and post-arrival testing requirements.  Israel cracked down on international …

These Travel Providers Can Help You Save A Fortune Trip cancellations are skyrocketing in the U.S. due to poor weather, staff shortages, and travelers testing positive for Omicron. The recent surge in Omicron cases is also leaving travelers with little confidence around traveling, but having a tripped booked with a provider offering a great cancellation …

Thailand Plans To Extend Quarantine-Free Ban  Thailand is planning to extend its quarantine-free ban until January 31st. The nation started a Test & Go scheme in 2021; however, the emergence of Omicron led to the government pausing the scheme. Travelers haven’t been able to use the Test & Go scheme for weeks, with the Phuket …

What Happens If You Contract COVID-19 Before Your Trip? Testing positive before your trip is a nightmare, yet with the transmissibility of Omicron and the U.S. topping 1 million cases today, it’s not unlikely. Most countries still require a 24 to 72 hour PCR test in order for tourists to enter, so many American travelers …

2022 has arrived and travel isn’t yet back to normal. Omicron has led to increased travel restrictions worldwide. Nevertheless, Latin America’s many nations are remaining open throughout Omicron. In fact, some of the most popular Latin American destinations have no entry restrictions at all. Here are the current entry requirements in popular Latin American destinations: Brazil  Brazil …

The State Department cautions all Americans traveling overseas.  The State Department has urged all Americans traveling overseas to “make contingency plans”. The statement comes as nations worldwide fight the Omicron variant as case numbers rise globally.  “U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a …

U.S. national parks will remove their entry fees for 5 days in 2022. During the previous two years, U.S. national parks have witnessed record attendees as Americans look for safe open spaces without restrictions. In 2021, Yellowstone set an attendance record in August, as it attracted over 920,000 recreational visitors. That’s a 5% increase from 2020. …

The CDC has added three European countries to its ‘Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk’ category this week. Subsequently, they advise against all non-essential travel to these nations. This week the CDC has added Sweden, Malta, and Moldova to its ‘Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk’ category. In previous weeks, the CDC has added France, …

British travelers must go private for PCR tests if they want to travel overseas. The U.K. government started mandatory PCR testing for all arrivals—including tourists—on November 30, 2020, because of the emergence of the Omicron variant. However, according to a report from The Telegraph, some COVID-19 test suppliers are using “alphabet hacking” to mislead U.K. …

Puerto Rico Tightens Its Entry Requirements  Puerto Rico—one of the most popular destinations for U.S tourists—has tightened its entry requirements following the Omicron outbreak. Until now, Puerto Rico hadn’t changed its entry requirements since Omicron emerged. The new restrictions will start just after Christmas day. The New Restrictions In Full  Starting December 27, all passengers …