Hawaiian Airlines is now offering home COVID-19 test kits in exchange for points in a new promotion for its loyalty members. All incoming travelers are required under Hawaii’s COVID-19 entry requirements to present a negative test no older than 72 hours of boarding their final flight.  Testing for the coronavirus is now easier than ever …

The struggling expedition cruise market could see relief as Chile and Argentina begin reopening for tourism. The positive announcements we reported on last week from Chile and Argentina means that travel to the Antarctic could soon be back on the program once again. This is welcome news for a part of the cruise industry that …

New direct flights to Cancun from the U.S. and Canada have been announced as the city continues to dominate tourism in North America. It seems while most of the world’s tourism economy continues to struggle, Cancun continues to defy the odds. The tourism industry in the tropical destination continues to rebound to the point where …

The United Kingdom has banned travelers coming from Denmark after a mutated strain of the Coronavirus which causes COVID-19 transferred from minks to humans. The United Kingdom issued the ban November 7th citing that a mutated strain of the virus has spread to local communities in Denmark from the mink population.  The official UK government …

While the U.S. Department of State and CDC continue to warn that traveling is unsafe, you might start seeing more and more of your friends posting beach pics from Mexico. What gives? Are you being overly cautious or are they risking their lives by traveling? Trust me, it’s gone through our own heads a million …

All cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian have cancelled all sailings for the rest of 2020.  The move comes after the Center for Disease Control (CDC) dropped its no sail order in exchange for a new conditional sailing order. Let’s put this into simple english.  Why Cruise Ships Aren’t Sailing Yet Originally the …

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 …

Thailand has been extremely cautious on reopening its borders for tourism as the global pandemic continues.  Here are all the latest updates on Thailand reopening for tourism and everything you need to know on how to visit one of the most popular countries in the world.  Thailand has now reopened it borders for visa free …

The United States has dropped its level 4 ‘do not travel’ advisory for Panama to a level 3 ‘reconsider travel’.  According to the U.S. State Department, all travelers ‘should reconsider travel to Panama due to COVID-19′ and highlighted that ‘some areas have increased risk due to crime.’ Although the level 3 advisory is still in …

The list may be short but there are now tropical destinations this winter that U.S. travelers can escape to without having to get a COVID-19 test.  Whether it’s the fear of getting the swab jabbed up your nose or the hassle and stress of getting those test results in time for your trip, some Americans …

Over the last 5 years, Colombia has experienced a huge tourism boom and had a record 4.5 million visitors in 2019. Once known for its drug trade and crime, the country has become much safer and is now rated as one of the top backpacking destinations in the world.  Colombia’s tourism was devastated by the …

This is going to be one long winter and more than ever, cabin fever due to the pandemic is bound to drive most of us crazy.  Americans looking to get away and escape the cold can take solace in knowing that many tropical destinations have reopened for tourism to U.S travelers. Here are the top …