Canadian travellers hoping for a warm getaway this winter will still have plenty of flight options despite the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry. The availability of flights to destinations in the southern USA, Caribbean and South America is a real positive for travellers hoping to escape the freezing Canadian winters …
Remember the time when all you needed was a passport to travel? It may be gone for now but this guide will definitely make things a little easier for navigating the COVID travel world. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Travel Off Path has been following border restrictions and entry requirements 24 hours a day. …
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, hospitalizations reach record highs, and the CDC urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving, many travelers are left scrambling to amend their holiday plans. US airline executives are reporting a decrease in bookings and increase in cancellations stemming from the CDC announcement, dealing yet another blow to what is …
The Center For Disease Control (CDC) warning for travelers to stay home with their immediate family over Thanksgiving has gone unheard by many U.S. travelers. Despite CDC warnings, this past Friday and Saturday were two of the busiest travel days in U.S. airports since the pandemic began. Although air traffic was down 60% from last Thanksgiving, …
A new testing facility is opening at the London Gatwick Airport to help travelers get the required COVID-19 testing before and traveling. The new facility will be open to passengers, employees and the general public as the UK tries to half the spread of the virus. Why The Testing Center is Opening London Gatwick Airport …
The Center For Disease Control (CDC) is sending a very strong message in a new warning announced on its website that cruise ship travel comes with a ‘very high risk’ of contracting COVID-19. The CDC is sending some mixed messages as last month, the organization lifted the ‘No Sail Order’ which would allow cruise ships …
A travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong was set to be established today, but a surge in cases of COVID-19 has led to the plan being delayed. Following discussions between the two countries, an air travel bubble was scheduled to start today, Sunday 22nd November, which would enable less-restricted movement between the two countries. …
Cuba officially reopened its borders and international airports for tourism on July 1, 2020 starting with certain tourist cities and gradually adding more. Cuba started their 3-phase reopening plan in June. Phase 1: June – Domestic tourism, implementing safety protocols Phase 2: July – International tourism to select areas of Cuba Phase 3: Starting Sept/Oct/Nov – …
Thailand reversed its decision on the controversial income requirement amount just weeks after announcing the policy following online backlash, restoring hope to many eager travelers. The Original ‘High Income’ Policy In late September, prospective travelers to Thailand were overjoyed to hear the news that Thailand was relaxing its borders and letting people apply for visas …
Following meetings at the ASEAN summit, several Southeast Asian nations have called for the establishment of a travel corridor between their countries in the new year, as they desperately try to recover some of the money lost from the closing of their borders. How Does a Travel Corridor Work? One of the latest travel solutions …
With the days getting shorter and temperatures dropping, the thoughts of many Canadians will be turning to the start of the winter sports season. Since COVID-19 restrictions will likely limit indoor activities over coming weeks and months, Canadians will be hoping that they can fill some of their free time this winter by getting out …
2020 has been a year we’ll never forget and for many travelers one we definitely don’t want to repeat. As 2021 is now on the horizon, news of a successful vaccine and more advanced testing will help open up travel next year. Once again, we’ll start exploring and take those dream vacations that so many …