The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added an extra seven destinations to its “Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk”. The list now includes almost 135 countries; this makes it the longest list of high-risk countries ever. As a result, the CDC recommends against all non-essential travel to these nations. Last week, the …

Those scheduled to arrive in Cancun in the next few weeks might be welcomed with the unsettling sight of police officers patrolling tourist areas in ATVs. In fact, as security in the state of Quintana Roo ramps up, following reports of heightened violence in the region, tourists might even get scrutinized themselves. Although a personal …

Vacationers looking to hit the pink sandy beaches and beautiful coastline of Bermuda will be happy to hear that the small island is looking to loosen COVID-19 entry rules this coming spring.  Bermuda, the quaint picturesque island off the east coast of the United States has had some of the strictest entry rules since the beginning of …

With air travel ramping up, Air France looks to welcome back American travelers by adding new routes to their spring and summer schedule.  Air France To Resume Routes  With the anticipation of summer vacationers, Air France announced this week that they will begin resuming three long-haul routes that were previously flown prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans …

Merger Highlights Potential Pros And Cons For Budget Passengers Spirit and Frontier have announced that the companies have agreed to the terms of a merger. The move, should it be approved, will make the resulting company the fifth biggest airline in the US. As of this morning, there are many details still unclear. There has …

Shortly after announcing visitors would be expected to show proof of a booster dose to enter venues in the county, Maui authorities have doubled back and will no longer move forward with the requirement. Interestingly enough, Maui had been the first county in Hawaii to impose mandatory boosters for certain activities. However, as the epidemiological …

Delta Air Lines is set to offer travelers more Trans-Atlantic flights to various different European destinations this year. Despite the pandemic making travel to Europe difficult for American travelers throughout the past two years, the Trans-Atlantic flight corridor has remained popular throughout, with many different airlines recently confirming new routes between Europe and the US. …

While Southwest Resumes Liquor Service, American Airlines Is The Only Major Airline Holding Out On Return To Booze Southwest announced that they will be resuming the sale of alcohol in-flight, leaving American Airlines as the sole airline not shifting back to its pre-pandemic stance. The move will be pleasing for many customers, but airline unions …

The so-called visitor tax is becoming an increasingly popular trend among popular tourist hotspots around the world, from historical European cities battling overtourism to Asian giants struggling with the upkeep of their landmarks. In order to not be caught off-guard when attempting to travel somewhere while being unaware of existing taxes, travelers are advised to …

Bali—a hugely popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and tourists before the pandemic—reopened to all international tourists last week.  However, Bali still isn’t getting international visitors. Only 45 (yes 45) international visitors entered Bali in 2021, despite the island’s partial reopening in October 2021. And, sadly, tourism represents 60% of Bali’s economy. So why aren’t …

Big Price Drops On Domestic And Caribbean Destinations Southwest has announced their newest Valentine’s Day sale, with flights going for as low as $59 on some routes. The sale covers flights across the US and into the Caribbean. The sale, which has been named “Small Fare. Big Heart” has hundreds of flights listed in the …

For the first time this pandemic, Australia is set to significantly ease its entry restrictions and reopen its borders to vaccinated tourists from February 21st. Australia has long since had some of the most restrictive borders in the world, coupled with extremely strict domestic Covid-19 restrictions as the country looked to keep its people safe …