Just over a month after announcing some of the strictest measures in Europe in tackling the spread of Omicron, including the implementation of a curfew right before Christmas, the Republic of Ireland has now decided to lift most of them. It follows in the footsteps of the neighboring United Kingdom, which has recently scrapped mandatory …

Nearly two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared Covid a pandemic, prompting a majority of countries to seal their borders and put the breaks on air travel, the same entity now classes these measures as “ineffective” and urges national governments to lift existing travel bans. The statement was issued following the tenth …

The CDC Places 22 Nations As Very High Risk For U.S. Citizens The CDC has updated its travel advisories on Monday with a whopping 22 destinations moved to the ‘Level 4: Very High Risk’ category. In contrast, the CDC only moved 3 nations to the ‘Level 4: Very High Risk’ category last week.  The CDC …

A rising Caribbean destination and one of the most popular sunny getaways for Americans during the Covid pandemic, Belize will now require all international visitors to take out travel insurance before landing in the country. Looking to strengthen policies at the border, especially at a time when the Omicron threat advances, the Central American jewel …

The Southeast Asian nation of Laos has begun the process of partially reopening its borders to international tourists after more than a year and a half.  From January 1, fully vaccinated international tourists from certain countries, including the U.S., Canada and the UK will be able to visit Laos for tourism purposes. Among the list …

CDC Warns Americans Against Canada Travel  The U.S. has updated its travel advisories and has added Canada to the Level 4: Do Not Travel list because of high Omicron cases. The CDC stated, “Because of the current situation in Canada, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants. Travelers …

If you’re fully vaccinated, here’s where you can travel right now that doesn’t involve additional testing, quarantines, or other complicated entry requirements. As we enter the 2022 travel year, test shortages are a reality that many hopeful travelers are dealing with. On top of shortages, some travelers are stressed out with entry requirements that can …

With so many changes happening with travel entry requirements lately due to Omicron, it can get a little confusing for travelers. Here’s a review of the latest entry requirements for the top 10 destinations in Europe for U.S., Canadian and UK travelers. France Vaccinated persons can currently visit France for non-essential purposes. A PCR or …

The State Department cautions all Americans traveling overseas.  The State Department has urged all Americans traveling overseas to “make contingency plans”. The statement comes as nations worldwide fight the Omicron variant as case numbers rise globally.  “U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a …

Starting Monday, December 27, 2021, residents from the U.S., Canada, and other high-risk countries traveling to Aruba will need to complete a Molecular COVID-19 test two days (48 hours) before departure and will no longer have the option to test upon arrival. Regardless of vaccination status, residents traveling from high-risk countries will no longer qualify for three-day (72-hour) PCR testing. Travelers …

The CDC has added three European countries to its ‘Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk’ category this week. Subsequently, they advise against all non-essential travel to these nations. This week the CDC has added Sweden, Malta, and Moldova to its ‘Level 4: COVID-19 Very High Risk’ category. In previous weeks, the CDC has added France, …

Travelers from the U.S. are set to face even more restrictions than usual when heading to Germany. The change in restrictions comes following Germany’s decision to label the US as a “high risk” country due to the current levels of Covid-19 that are being reported in the US. A popular destination in winter for its …