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.” …

Travelers coming from the UK and the EU who’ve been fully vaccinated will be able to visit the U.S. for non-discretionary reasons such as tourism from Monday, November 8. While we now know that official reopening date, some travelers’ questions remain unanswered. From travelers with mixed vaccine doses to the age limits for these restrictions, …

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 …

Following the news of the U.S. opening to international travelers on November 8, the TSA is now in the spotlight to complete its vaccination mandate ahead of the busy holiday season. If the TSA does not meet its vaccination requirements by the November 22 deadline, it could lead to TSA staffing shortages which would likely …

A significant rise in the cost of fuel for airplanes could well result in the price of tickets rising considerably for travelers. The price of jet fuel has doubled over the past year, with the excess costs expected to be handed down to passengers in the form of more expensive ticket prices across the board …

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 …

Air Canada announced this week that the airline will be launching an updated flight route schedule with services from Toronto and Montreal to major South American cities starting next month. With daily direct flights to Sao Paulo and additional flights to Bogota and Santiago, Canadians have even more reasons to plan a getaway to South …

Italy’s newest airline ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo, or Italy Air Transport – has now launched after flying its inaugural flights on Friday, and looks set to offer passengers a wide range of international routes to choose from. ITA becomes the latest airline to be born during the Covid-19 pandemic, and is set to replace …

Thai Airways has made the decision to resume dozens of international flights to destinations around the world, as restrictions ease and the country targets tourism. The decision comes in the wake of the news revealed last week that the strong travel restrictions imposed by Thailand at the start of the pandemic, such as mandatory quarantine, …

England is set to change its Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers from October 24th. The news of the change of testing requirements was mentioned weeks ago, but issues regarding testing kit supplies led to the date not being confirmed. However, the date from which the change will take place and become policy  was confirmed …

Singapore will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American, British, and Canadian tourists on October 19th after 19 months of closure.  Singapore started a limited reopening to travelers from Germany and Brunei last month. However, Singapore is now extending its ‘vaccinated travel lane’ to travelers from the following nations: Canada Denmark France Italy Netherlands Spain …

New York City is a dream destination for the foodie traveler. Besides the countless fine dining establishments, the city is full of cuisine that is as culturally diverse as its people. In New York, you are guaranteed great, tasty food 24 hours a day year round. On your next trip to New York City, plan …