Once one of the strictest countries in the world regarding pandemic management, Thailand is proposing to declare Covid an endemic disease in three major tourist hotspots. Soon, tourists may enjoy a much freer Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Chang, ahead of a wider relaxation in rules already set to take place later in the year. …
Once again leading the way among countries, Mexico has made the remarkable decision to officially treat Covid as endemic and end its famous color-coded warning system for Covid. Throughout the pandemic, the system had been used to categorize different Mexican states as either green, yellow or red based on pandemic trends. The darker the color …
As the country has decided to move into an endemic phase, the Caribbean island of St. Maarten will ease its travel restrictions over the next few weeks. Some of the travel updates will include eliminating testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers as well as some local restrictions. Entry Requirements For St. Maarten – Information For …
Not that long ago, you’d probably laugh at the prospect of gang-dominated El Salvador, where corruption is supposedly endemic and violent crime is rampant, ever featuring on a mainstream list of the world’s safest countries. We probably would ourselves at one point, too, but as unlikely as it sounds, especially if you’ve grown used to …
Say what you will, safety will always be a relevant topic for Americans going abroad, particularly in the Caribbean: Despite its numerous paradisiacal islands and year-round amazing weather, it’s not exactly known to be one of the safest territories to travel worldwide, with popular destinations like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic all being affected. As …
Though undoubtedly popular, Latin America can be tricky to navigate as a tourist: Yes, locals are welcoming and incredibly hospitable (in their vast majority). Culturally, it’s nothing short of fascinating, and the strength of the dollar will really get you far. However, on the downside, you may be subject to safety concerns you wouldn’t typically …
Do you want to travel off the beaten track? Enjoy all the beauty of some of the world’s most famous attractions but without the crowds? I love off-path travel and finding dupes and hidden gems that many other people wouldn’t think to explore. But this time, Time Out has done all the hard work …
Latin America is surging in popularity with American travelers now that they’re letting go of their reservations and starting to question their preconceived notion of the ‘dangerous’, ‘risky’ Global South, and how mainstream media portrays it. From a beautiful, sprawling Mexico City down to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, they are (re)discovering the subcontinent’s …
From the first moment you book that plane ticket, your mind goes to all of the iconic places, events, and symbols that have made you turn your eyes toward your destination of choice in the first place. Going to Paris? You probably can’t wait to see the Eiffel Tower light up at night. Visiting Bali? …
It can be hard seeing what seems like everyone you know flaunting their sunny overseas vacations on social media while you’re still struggling to cope with the cold, bitter winter that has descended upon most of the U.S. One major mistake we make as we long for that tropical holiday that’s never going to happen …
Europe, a continent steeped in history and culture, has always been one of the first destinations to make it into any American traveler’s bucket list. However, as the travel industry expands and evolves, tourists are starting to seek more unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences that add some extra flair to the traditional European getaway. Luckily for those …
Now that travel is officially back in full force, Caribbean nations have once again come to the forefront of international attention for their natural allure and rich cultural heritage. Lately, though, there’s been one particular island whose tourism has been growing at record rates, outpacing even America’s no.1 international hotspot, Mexico. During the first nine …