Sweden has become another country to enforce a travel ban on U.S. tourists because of concerns over rising cases of the Delta variant.  The news is frustrating for many U.S travelers and the travel industry on both sides of the pond.  Sweden’s New Travel Ban  From the 6th of September 2021, Sweden will remove the …

The Netherlands becomes the latest European nation to add new restrictions and entry rules for American tourists, following the advice by the EU council to remove the U.S. from the official safe list. The new entry rules are a far cry from the extremely relaxed regulations that just came into effect in late June. When …

Bulgaria will reintroduce its entry ban on U.S tourists due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the United States.  The move comes after the EU recommended that EU member states prohibited travelers from the United States after cases exceeded the safe threshold.  Italy became the first EU country to introduce new restrictions on U.S travelers …

Virgin Atlantic, the British airline founded by eccentric billionaire Richard Branson, has debuted its new leisure space that’s to be a key feature on several of its aircraft. Known as “The Booth”, it’s set to be a stylish zone designed to offer passengers comfort and a space to relax when cruising thousands of feet above …

Australia will keep its borders closed until December, dashing hopes of a reopening before Christmas.  The “human biosecurity emergency period” will continue until at least December 17th, despite changing attitudes towards COVID-19 within Australia.  Greg Hunt, the Australian Health Minister said, “We’ve extended biosecurity protections to 17 December in line with medical advice.” The travel …

Earlier this week, the EU officially recommended new restrictions on U.S. travelers due to rising cases. Since the recommendation, it’s been a mixed reaction from the EU member states. Italy was the first country to introduce new rules, while Ireland and Croatia say they will not impose new restrictions on American travelers. Recap – EU …

Portugal has taken a step towards facilitating wider travel to the country by easing its quarantine restrictions for travelers from certain countries. On top of this, Portugal has also so far resisted following the EU’s lead regarding implementing restrictions on American travelers, with the country as of yet not having altered its travel restrictions to …

Italy has become one of the first EU countries to take the European Union’s advice and increase travel restrictions on U.S tourists entering Italy.  The European Union made the controversial decision to advise EU nations to place restrictions on U.S travelers because of rising cases of the Delta variant after the EU removed the U.S …

While many travelers in the United States are planning a last summer getaway over the busy labor day weekend, the Centers For Disease And Control (CDC) is asking unvaccinated travelers to stay at home due to rising Covid-19 cases. CDC Recommends Against Traveling Labor Day Weekend The United States is now surpassing an average of …

The idyllic Caribbean island of Anguilla, a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean, has recently eased its quarantine requirements for incoming travelers, potentially leading to a flood of overseas travelers in the coming weeks and months. Known for its stunning beaches, hidden bays and crystal-clear water, Anguilla is every part the typical Caribbean island, and is …

As the Middle East vaccinates more of its population, various countries are reopening to international tourists. Oman will officially reopen to vaccinated international tourists in September.  From September 1st, Oman will reopen its land, air borders, and sea borders. Dr. Saif Al Abri, the Director of General Disease Control at the Ministry of Health announced …

The European Union announced on Monday that it will remove the United States from its list of safe countries, with room for individual member states to make exceptions for fully vaccinated travelers. The recommendations include that nations of the EU reimpose travel restrictions for visitors from the U.S. New Guidance From The EU Officials of …