Uruguay, a nation who’s been held in high regard by many nations for their extremely successful handling of the virus, has made the tough decision to keep borders shut, due to increased risk worldwide. Uruguay’s borders will remain closed for international tourism, until at least 2021. The summer season in Uruguay kicks off in December …

The Canadian government has announced that large cruise ships will not be allowed until at least the end of February, 2021. Transport Minister, Marc Garneau made the announcement from his Twitter account on Thursday October 29th.  “Our Govt is announcing an extension of the measures regarding cruise ships & pleasure crafts in Canada until February …

As the rise in cases continues to swell throughout all of Europe, many countries are responding with sudden lockdowns, closures, states of emergency, and many new travel restrictions. The news can be overwhelming for many, especially those already in Europe trying to navigate through the swift changes, and those with pre-booked trips with dates that …

Carnival Cruises has began staffing its first cruise ships in the Caribbean as the company looks to restart sailing in December. According to the CTI staffing agency, crew members began traveling to St. Maarten on October 24th to join the Carnival Horizon, Pride, and Mardi Gras. “Several Team Members of Carnival have departed today joining …

Argentina – one of the most locked down countries on the planet is finally starting to show signs of reopening as it makes October 30 the day it will reopen borders for tourism to five of it South American neighbors. Starting on October 30th, residents of Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Boliva and Uruguay can enter Argentina …

It seems as if both Calgary and WestJet are aiming to be Canada’s favorite airport and airline this year, as they keep rolling out new features and announcements this month. Last week, YYC airport announced the new testing protocol for travelers returning to Canada to avoid the 14-day quarantine, WestJet promised to refund (no credits, …

The CDC has warned all U.S. travelers against cruise ship travel worldwide as the no sail order is set to expire in just a few days. The level 3 warning states that the “CDC recommends that travelers defer all cruise travel worldwide.” The reasoning behind the warning says “Widespread ongoing spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …

Ready to fly to Cancun and other popular destinations in style this winter? Air Canada is offering the rare chance to fly on its all business class planes that are usually reserved for professional sports teams and celebrities. Air Canada Jetz – CC Ken Fielding Air Canada’s Jetz planes that have been mostly grounded since …

A new pilot project for Canada has been launched at the Calgary International Airport that will drop the mandatory quarantine in lieu of Rapid COVID-19 testing.  The federal government of Canada, along with the provincial government in Alberta, have jointly announced that a new pilot program launched in Alberta will see the mandatory 14-day quarantine …

WestJet is finally taking the side of its customers and has decided to refund cancelled flights to the original form of payment instead of travel credits. Canadian travelers have been extremely frustrated not only the hundreds of flights that have been cancelled due to Covid, but also losing their cold hard cash when the flight …

The first cruise ship to port in the UK since the pandemic began stopped in Portsmouth on October 19th to pick up passengers. The SeaDream Yacht Club’s vessel, SeaDream 1 picked up 19 passengers and will sail a transatlantic voyage to the Caribbean. The SeaDream 1 will also become the first cruise ship to resume …

Update October 21: Canada has officially been removed from the EU’s ‘safe list’, effective immediately.  Since this article was published (On October 20) we have updated the title or this article from ‘may be removed’, to removed.  Now that Canada has been removed from the EU’s ‘safe’ list, Canadian travellers must remember that ALL nations …