Long transits through Dubai have just gotten much easier, which is needed now more than ever since flying during the pandemic is not business as usual. Many travelers are having a hard time finding direct flights due to the lack of global availability and are forced to make a few layovers in order to get …

A recent survey by Honeywell Aerospace finds that travelers’ are most influenced by cleanliness and health measures when making travel decisions, even more so than cost. The global pandemic has become a factor in decision making which everyone must take into consideration.  Day-to-day activities, as well as long term planning, cannot be decided without first …

Breaking News Update: The passenger who tested positive onboard the ship has now tested negative twice in a Singapore hospital.  Original Story Now Continues… It just wasn’t meant to be. The very first Royal Caribbean cruise to resume operations since the global shutdown of cruising back in March has been halted due to a confirmed …

American Airlines will now offer at-home testing for domestic flights to US destinations with COVID-19 travel restrictions or quarantine requirements, boosting hopes for safe travel options over the Christmas holidays. The airline announced that from December 9 customers would be able to book an at-home test – through the company’s partner LetsGetChecked – for flights …

Andorra has officially reopened borders for international tourism, and as of July 29, is now allowing all nations to visit, but with different entry requirements based on residency. Andorra is a quaint micro-nation nestled into the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, with a population of just under 80,000, but somehow still manages to get …

Following a spike in cases over the last 30 days, Hong Kong plans to start allowing select tourists will be delayed as restrictions tighten to control the virus.  From a ban on dining in restaurants in groups to urging its residents to stay at home, here’s all you need to know about the situation in …

More Canadian travelers will soon be able to enjoy quarantine-free vacations in Hawaii thanks to WestJet’s decision to expand its pre-flight testing program to more provinces in the country. On December 7 the company announced that it would be offering customers from British Columbia and Ontario the opportunity to book a pre-flight COVID-19 test through …

All summer long Greece enjoyed one of the best tourism rebounds in the world, all while keeping case levels comparatively low to fellow EU nations. However, November brought a massive surge in cases, prompting Greece to enter a lockdown that was only expected to last one month. credit: Worldometers Now, the government of Greece has …

The paradisal British Virgin Islands have re-opened their borders to international tourists for the first time since March. A popular yachting destination comprised of over 60 islands set in a volcanic archipelago, the news is sure to be welcomed by travelers and those who live on the islands alike as the country looks to restart …

In preparation of adjusting to a world in which COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, the travel industry is testing out procedures to establish the new protocols for travel going forward, specifically relating to the verification of travelers’ health credentials and vaccination status. Most recently, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced being in the final …

The U.S. Department of State has issued a new level 3 ‘reconsider travel’ for Saint Lucia.  The new increased warning level was issued due to “health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions” according to the official release.  The island was originally given a level 2 advisory ‘exercise increased caution’ on August 31st when the United …

Montreal International Airport (YUL) will become the latest Canadian airport to offer passengers a pre-flight COVID-19 test, following on from similar pilot programs launched at Calgary and Vancouver. The trial represents increased availability of COVID tests for travelers in Canada, improving access for Canadians to visit countries requiring proof of a negative test result and …