The CDC has officially lowered its warning level for cruises, in a move that is bound to be a welcome relief for both the weary cruise industry and cruise enthusiasts alike. The decision to lower the warning levels comes just days after the CDC updated its optional guidelines for the cruise industry, and is the …

With digital nomadism on the rise and a number of sunny getaways now embracing the new work model in 2022, travel search engine Kayak delved deeper into the matter and identified Mexico as a leading North and Central American destination for remote workers. While nomadism is only gaining traction now, largely due to the pandemic, …

US Disney resorts have removed their mask mandates nationwide for vaccinated guests. From now on, mask usage will be an individual choice for anyone who’s fully vaccinated.  Disney made masks mandatory at US Disney resorts in 2020. They removed mandatory masks in June 2021 after COVID-19 cases decreased, but they brought the mask mandate back …

The US Department of State has issued another round of travel advisories in recent days, this time advising travelers not to visit Indonesia – home of wildly popular travel destinations Bali – as well as several other countries around the world. The updates, which are published regularly as the State Department reacts to events, issues …

Canada has just announced that they are dropping PCR testing for International arrivals effective March 1st.  Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced that the country will drop the 72-hour pre-flight PCR testing for vaccinated travelers, swapping the slow and expensive PCR-type tests for quick and cheap antigen tests. Instead of showing proof of a negative 72-hour …

Face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests Since February 12, wearing masks in Universal Orlando is no longer mandatory. According to the information published on the company’s official website, fully vaccinated visitors don’t have to wear face coverings, outdoors or indoors.  Universal Orlando Resort policy updates also mention that guests who haven’t been …

Looking to boost tourism across the wider historical region that is the ‘Mundo Maya‘, Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala have all teamed up to launch new tourism routes that will improve connectivity in the area, besides facilitating cross-border travel for visitors. The Mayan World is a 1,440-mile long archeological circuit that encompasses four countries …

Officials in Greece announced this week that the Republic is dropping all Covid testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers coming from the U.S., Canada and Australia. The updated entry requirements were announced in a press release issued by Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority. According to the updated guidance, visitors from the above countries will be given …

The American-owned cruise line, Holland America, has just announced that they will schedule six ships set to sail to the US state of Alaska in 2023.   The six vessels – which go by the names of Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam and Westerdam – are due to be deployed around April time next …

One of the work models that are becoming increasingly popular as the Covid crisis continues, digital nomadism has identified by several countries worldwide as an opportunity to attract foreign investment and boost their hard-hit economies. It is no wonder that, for that reason, a growing list of destinations have been offering long-term travelers, who are …

Few trips have the effect on the soul that trips to Africa have, and few destinations on the continent have the same profound impact that Kenya does. From seeing majestic animals in their natural habitats on safari to catching a wave in Mombasa – and exploring all the cultural and culinary landscapes in between – …

Vietnam will remove its Covid-19 restrictions on international flights beginning February 15th. The government-run media reported that flights “will return to a pre-pandemic level”. The country imposed incredibly tight border restrictions at the beginning of the pandemic that has decimated its tourism industry. Previously, Vietnam resumed regular flights with the U.S., Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, …