Finland has become the latest European country to remove testing requirements for fully vaccinated tourists. Finland has been one of Europe’s most restricted nations through the pandemic, and they’ve often closed the border to non-citizens since March 2020. However, the new entry requirements starting from February 14 make it easier for U.S, U.K, and Canadian …

The first route will sail from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan Grupo Vidanta recently presented the exclusive itinerary for its brand-new cruise line. This Latin American company, which specializes in vacation experiences and services, will provide a new cruise service across the Pacific, on the Mexican west coast.  On April 14, Vidanta Elegant will be the …

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 …

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 …

Portugal has become the latest European nation to scrap testing requirements for fully vaccinated tourists. Portugal’s decision to remove testing for vaccinated travelers is in line with the European Union’s recommendation to scrap testing for vaccinated travelers, which came into effect this week.  The EU promises: “The EU promises: “A coordinated approach to facilitate safe …

More Countries Offer Visas To Digital Nomads Digital nomad visas are becoming commonplace worldwide. Various countries have introduced them, and more countries are proposing them. This week, Hungary and Romania started their digital nomad visas to attract remote workers to live within the country.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have dreamt about working from …

Indonesia will reopen Bali to all international visitors on February 4. However, travelers will have to undergo a short quarantine period as the nation seeks to revive tourism on the island. The news comes after Indonesia removed its ban on foreign arrivals on January 18.  Despite Bali technically reopening in 2021, only a handful of …

Royal Caribbean is set to launch the world’s largest cruise ship in March. The biggest name in the cruise industry took delivery of the world’s largest ship that will see the record-breaking vessel take set sail on cruises around both the Caribbean and Europe later this year. The ship, aptly named Wonder of the Seas, …

The Philippines Finally Reopens The Philippines is officially reopening for tourism from February 10th for citizens from 150 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Southeast Asia nation had planned to reopen in December 2021, but the Omicron variant pushed things back.  Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, said in a statement: …

Extremely popular among Americans, particularly at a time when other sunny destinations like Maui opt for stricter protocols, the Dominican Republic (DR) has been singled out by the U.S. Department of State as an extremely high-risk destination for Covid. According to their website, the DR is currently defined as a “Level 4” country, meaning Americans …

Europe is dropping restrictions for American tourists. That being said, many European nations are now requiring a booster shot for travel after a specific period. The list of countries requiring booster shots to qualify as fully vaccinated is ever-growing.  Here are some of those nations: 1. Spain  Spain is the latest nation to require visitors …

Europe is dropping travel restrictions for American tourists. And as the spring and summer approach—or if you’re looking for a winter vacation—some European destinations are excellent for travelers.  Here are some of those destinations: 1. Croatia You can enter Croatia with no testing requirements if you have proof of full vaccination. However, if you don’t …