Canadians are keen to get back to international vacations next year, but remain wary of the risks associated with commercial travel during the pandemic – according to the results of a survey by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA). The survey, conducted among 1,000 participants across Canada in October 2020, found that while …

A stunning country, packed full of diverse landscapes, tasty food and a rich tapestry of history, Vietnam had been enjoying something of a travel boom over the past few years. However, like many parts of the world, that’s all changed. For Vietnam, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time, with tourist levels plummeting …

Ireland is making major policy changes to its entry requirements, slashing the blanket 14-day quarantine to just 5 days with post-arrival PCR testing, just in time for the holidays. Ireland reopened its borders for worldwide visitors (both EU and non-EU countries) five months ago but has kept a 14-day quarantine policy in effect for all …

With resorts beginning to open up across America, skiers and boarders are preparing for a winter season which will look a little different to normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of the ways we enjoy ourselves, and ski hills are no exception. The good news for skiers and boarders is that, unlike many other …

Like much of the world, Japan is currently experiencing a second wave of COVID-19. While the country has reopened for select travelers, the borders do remain strictly controlled.  Known for being the birthplace of Sushi and some of the most unique cultural traditions in the world, Japan has not yet reopened for general tourists. Here …

Canadians dreaming of a winter tropical vacation to Hawaii will be excited about WestJet’s new announcement to offer pre-flight COVID-19 tests for its passengers departing Calgary International Airport (YYC). The news is an important step towards reopening normal travel between Canada and Hawaii as it means that Canadians will no longer be required to self-isolate …

The year has been unusual in many ways, and our travel behavior and trends did not take any exceptions. Among the top U.S. travel trends in 2020 were, prioritizing flexibility, health safety, staying close to home, extended vacations, and flying solo. Kicked off by the pandemic, 2020 has been a year packed with changes.  The …

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are going to be offering some of the best online travel deals of the year where travelers can save big on dream vacations.  But wait, before you go booking that trip, the world has changed and travel looks very different then it did before the pandemic.  To prevent losing out …

Quarantine-free travel between the US and Europe has moved a step closer with the announcement that Delta Airlines has begun a COVID-19 testing program on its flights between Atlanta and Rome. In a press release on November 26 the US airline explained that it had developed a rigorous COVID-19 testing regime, with assistance from the …

President-Elect Joe Biden is scheduled to take office at the beginning of 2021. Infrastructure, Economic and Border Policies are some of the things you can expect for his administration to address when it comes to changes in travel. The U.S presidential race was contested earlier this month, and barring any chances of President Donald Trump’s …

Thailand has been welcoming its first intake of foreign tourists since March of this year, when its borders were slammed shut due to the pandemic. Whilst the number of visitors this month is far below the usual for this time of the year, it serves as a welcome sign that things are slowly but surely …

The US government is reportedly considering removing the ban on international visitors from Europe and Brazil, potentially opening the door for tourists from these countries to return for the first time since March. Discussions between the federal government, public health agencies and airlines have resulted in widespread official backing for the move, which still requires …