The results of Canada’s hotel quarantine mandate reveal that only 1% of international travelers returning to Canada tested positive for COVID-19.  Data released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows insight on the spread of COVID-19 following the obligatory hotel quarantine that took effect on February 22. From the start date to March …

As the conceptualization of vaccine passports gains global prominence, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the notion of requiring proof of vaccination to travel.  Vaccine passports are commonly revered as the ticket to restart travel and national economies through the verification of vaccination status. International governments are adopting the method in a bid …

The war against Covid-19 has seen many casualties but, at long last, it seems that the tide may finally be turning. Growing rates of inoculation and fewer cases being recorded around the world have sprung cause for hope that travel as we once knew it will return sooner rather than later. One such country hoping …

Amidst the United States’ expeditious vaccine rollout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its commencing order of health guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Although new leniency has been awarded in other areas of restrictions, the CDC stands firm on its advisory against travel, even for inoculated Americans. The highly anticipated announcement …

According to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) who manages the Puerto Vallarta Airport, flight connectivity to the popular Mexican tourist destination is up 19% compared to February. American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United have all announced new flights to Puerto Vallarta starting this month resulting in increased frequencies and resumption of suspended routes in response …

On August 12, 2020, Armenia lifted the ban on foreigners entering the country and officially reopened for international tourism. Armenia, a landlocked nation bordering Turkey and Georgia, is one of the oldest countries in the world and is rich with ancient history, ruins and archaeological sites. Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the …

The pandemic has lay travel plans for millions to waste, with travelers either unable, unwilling or unsure about traveling in the current climate. Though whilst Christmas and New Years saw travelers staying at home, there is some evidence to suggest that Easter might be the holiday that sees people rummaging for their passports once more. …

We didn’t think this would be a list we would ever have to make but COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. While some destinations have closed their borders completely, others have decided to embrace the new normal and bring travelers back regardless of the risks.  This is not a list of the ‘safest’ destinations or …

Croatia is one of the most exciting new countries to offer remote workers a digital nomad visa, allowing up to a year of work and play in a stunning and culturally rich environment. The government officially launched the online application process in March, 2021. While countries like Bermuda, Barbados, Estonia and Georgia have all jumped …

The paradise island of Madeira, Portugal has officially announced that it will drop entry requirements including Covid-19 testing for travelers who have been vaccinated. According to the Madeira Regional Tourism Board, “If you have already been vaccinated, you are automatically exempted from mandatory RT-PCR testing upon arrival in Madeira and Porto Santo.” How Vaccination Exemption …

Once of the world’s most popular destinations for travelers on any budget, 2021’s Thailand now resembles a shadow of its former self. Shops that once sold trinkets and souvenirs are shuttered, beaches are empty, and hotels once at maximum capacity are instead closed. However, news coming from the Land of Smiles today brings hope for …

The European Union has announced it will be outlining its proposal for a digital vaccine passport late this month, in time for the summer tourism season. While EU leaders have clashed over the proposal in recent weeks, EU commission president Ursula Von der Leyen said she would put forward legislation for a ‘digital green pass’ …