Major changes are coming down the pipe for entry requirements into the United Kingdom as a new mandatory PCR test will soon be enforced. Since June 8, 2020 the UK has been allowing all nations to enter the country with essentially the same set of unchanged entry rules. Requirements for both foreigners and citizens include …

Australia and New Zealand’s burgeoning travel bubble saw a new destination added this week when a plane bound for Brisbane departed from Auckland on Thursday, January 7th. Travel bubbles have been a hot topic in the world of travel since the pandemic began. As countries start to turn the tide on the spread of the …

When we first told our friends and family we were moving to Mazatlán for the winter, some of them thought we were crazy.  Mix in the word “Sinaloa” vacationers might not think about making Mazatlán their first choice for a holiday destination. The most important thing to remember is that violence is rarely ever targeted …

Puerto Rico has relaxed its Covid-19 restrictions by reopening beaches to the public and reducing the length of nightly curfews. Beaches has originally only been open for individual sports but starting on January 8th, 2021 all beaches will open to the public for recreational use.  Puerto Rico Beaches Reopening Starting Saturday, January 8th, beaches will …

According to the Governor of Quintana Roo, the state has not imposed an alcohol ban on restaurants in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum as reported by multiple sources.  “Good day friends, it’s important to follow official accounts and not listen to rumors. We are always on the lookout to resolve your doubts,” stated governor …

US airline carriers are requesting the Trump administration to end the travel ban currently in place for many countries, and replace it with a global testing program. On Monday, the Airlines for America (A4A), penned a letter to Vice President Mike Pence requesting the termination of the travel ban for travelers from Europe, the UK …

The Japanese government has declared a state of emergency for its capital city Tokyo as the country struggles to control the spread of the virus. The declaration follows days of deliberation and will see the government request its citizens to obey a series of commands designed to reduce the possibility of the disease spreading further, …

At a time when travel rules have become the most restrictive for Canadians since the start of the pandemic, Cuba makes major changes to more easily welcome Canadian visitors without over-complicated requirements. Cuba announced two updates this week that greatly simplify the process of visiting as a Canadian tourist. Firstly, they are removing the pre-flight …

Last month, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a ruling amending the requirements US airline carriers have to follow in relation to service animals.  The central adjustment in this ruling dealt with the classification of a service animal.  Specifically, the DOT’s new definition of a service animal does not recognize emotional support animals.  Under …

The idea of booking a holiday during a global pandemic is a gamble that many travelers have taken, with some finding success. However, for many British travelers, it’s one that hasn’t paid off. Following the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that the UK is to head into its strictest lockdown yet, several British travel …

According to Mexican airport operator ASUR, Cancun has registered over 6.4 million tourists since reopening during the Covid-19 pandemic. Of that, over 2.7 million were American travelers on vacation.  The resort city continues to be one of the top destinations in the world during the pandemic and is showing no signs of slowing down.  Cancun …

Following the news that the UK is entering its toughest lockdown yet, Italy and Germany too have decided to extend their lockdown restrictions further into the New Year. However, whilst Italy’s system will change to a tiered system that changes rules dependent on the day, Germany is set to continue with a hard, national lockdown …