As Covid recedes and the epidemiological scenario improves, we have been following a number of nations that have reinstated their pre-pandemic border rules. From several Caribbean islands to the once-strict European nations, travel is again restriction-free across most of the world, especially for those who are vaccinated. Contrastingly, there have been a select few nations …

Canada Further Eases Entry Requirements Canada has changed its COVID-19 border rules again to make travel easier and more accessible for Canadians and international tourists. These changes include unvaccinated and partially vaccinated kids aged between 5 and 11 no longer requiring COVID-19 tests, among a few other relaxations. Canada has been open for tourism since …

Two vessels, the Celebrity Solstice and the Celebrity Millenium, will serve coastal routes starting in September The giant cruise line Celebrity Cruises —based in Miami— recently announced new vessel deployments. Two of their ships, the Celebrity Solstice and the Celebrity Millenium will start serving fresh routes, starting in September 2022. The Celebrity Solstice is coming …

Thailand Significantly Eases Entry Requirements and Ends ‘Test and Go’ Program Thailand has taken a monumental step back to normality as the nation eases entry COVID-19 entry requirements. Despite reopening for tourism in 2020—albeit with the controversial Sandbox Schemes—Thailand’s entry requirements have remained strict, especially compared with Western nations.  Thailand hopes easing entry requirements will attract …

Starting this summer an online registration system for Venice will be implemented  Venice is one of the top destinations in Italy—and in Europe— and new rules are about to change the way tourists get to visit this iconic “floating city” within the next few weeks.  Local authorities announced on Wednesday the implementation of a new …

Canada will still require travelers to wear masks on planes – despite a Judge in the United States recently overturning the U.S. government’s mask mandate for public transport. This means that masks will still be required when onboard airplanes – including when inside airport terminals – as well as on trains, buses, and when using …

The U.S. State Department has placed warnings for 16 Mexican states on its website as it looks to keep Americans safe in their most popular destination. Whilst Mexico’s travel advisory page as a whole has no specific warning level – categorized as “other” – each state has its own specific threat level and list of …

Road trips can be fun and domestic travel within the U.S. has its charms, however, nothing says ‘summer vacation’ quite like a trip to Europe.  Its vast culture, phenomenal wine selection, and astonishing history have people from all over the globe flocking to its beautiful destinations.  Europe accounts for 50% of the world’s tourist arrivals …

In more travel news this week, officials in Switzerland announced on Thursday that the nation will be removing its covid-related entry requirements for travelers. The updated guidance will come into effect on May 2nd, 2022. The announcement was made by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) on Thursday via a post on Twitter, confirming that …

The End Of Masks On Flights For the last two years, we’ve all had to wear masks on public transport, regardless of where we come from. However, some airlines have now removed mask mandates on their flights, especially European-based airlines. As a result, masks are now a personal choice for many travelers. Update: With the …

As Covid retreats and different countries move towards treating the virus as an endemic disease, several public and private entities have also started rolling back pandemic-era mandates. Now, it’s Walt Disney World’s turn to scrap mandatory mask usage across its parks. The popular holiday destination, which attracts millions of visitors every year, has been tilting …

Travel subscriptions are becoming popular with airline and hotel brands, but what exactly is a travel subscription? While that can be a complex question to answer, we’re going to dive into the topic and how they can benefit travelers. On the macro level, a travel subscription involves paying a monthly fee in exchange for a …