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 …

Qatar Airways has recently announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) beginning in January 29 2021, ahead of schedule, as the airways expansion into the region was initially scheduled for March of this year.  The new launch will see four-times weekly service operated by the airline’s Boeing 777, featuring 42 …

Once again international travel is coming to a standstill worldwide as cases surge and a more contagious variant of Covid-19 has emerged. Proof of negative Covid-19 tests and quarantines continue to keep many travelers at home but there are still a few countries where Americans can travel without restrictions.  Here are the last 3 countries …

Australians finally have a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel for the resumption of international travel. For the first time since March 2020, Australian carrier Qantas Airlines has reopened bookings for international flights to the United States starting in July.  The carrier has also reopened bookings for flights to the UK starting …

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed a national lockdown for the UK that prevents all citizens from leaving the country unless they have a legal reason to do so. Recreational travel or tourism is not permitted.  “It is clear that we need to do more to bring this new variant under control,” Johnson stated in …

Cuba will require all travelers to present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test starting on January 1 after a surge in cases has prompted authorities to tighten entry requirements.  Here is everything travelers need to know about the new testing requirement for smooth entry into Cuba.  Cuba Will Require PCR Test For Travelers From …

Zambia, a land-locked country in South-central Africa, reopened its international airports in July and is now welcoming tourists back into the nation. Known for its diverse wildlife and extensive national parks, Zambia attracts around 1 million tourists annually, and is looking to salvage some of those numbers for the rest of the 2020 year. Victoria …

On October 1, 2020, Uganda officially reopened both air and land borders and is once again allowing tourism to resume. After being closed since March 23rd, Entebbe International Airport has now reopened and has started to resume international flights. Uganda’s extremely diverse landscapes, natural wonders, and abundant wildlife have been attracting over 1.5 million tourists …

The second wave of the pandemic is causing travel chaos worldwide for Americans as countries change entry requirements with little to no warning at all. There are now only 7 countries remaining that Americans can travel to for tourism without requiring a PCR test or quarantine.  List of Countries Without Travel Restrictions Shrinks The list …