Update May 19th: The government of Quintana Roo has quashed the hopes of optimistic Quintana Roo hotels that expected to reopen on June 1. Read the latest updates HERE So far companies like Xcaret, AM Resorts, Hard Rock, Mayakoba, Royalton, Temptation, Coral Princess and Fiesta Americana Cozumel, among others, have announced June 1 reopenings. Governor Carlos …

Canada’s largest airline will soon be taking the temperatures of would-be travellers boarding their planes, and will not allow middle seats to be occupied even among parties travelling together. On Monday, Air Canada announced that beginning May 15, passengers will have to undergo non-contact infrared checks for fever, a symptom in many with COVID-19. Anyone …

Three U.S national parks will open their gates in coming days and the National Park Service announced this week that it would start “increasing access and services in a phased approach across all units of the National Park System.” In many cases, parks will reopen as they closed — by varying timetables, depending on the …

An Air Canada vice president suggests that by the time winter holidays roll around again, Canadians will be able to board his company’s planes and fly almost anywhere in the world. But Tim Strauss said he knows that one of the biggest tasks involved in bringing air travel back to life after pandemic restrictions lift will be convincing the public …

Important Update: Cancun and Playa Del Carmen have officially reopened for tourism as of June 8th.  The Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council has announced the reopening of the state for travel as of June 1. The Consejo de Promoción Turística de Quintana Roo (CPTQ) says that airline operations also will begin then, which is why …

If you’re dreaming of your next trip, post-pandemic, you’re not alone. Currently, a third of the world’s population is under lockdown, and 93% of people live in countries with coronavirus travel bans, but it seems that hopeful travelers remain undeterred, and are actively planning their next trips. A Harris poll taken between March 28 and 30 shows that nearly …

Here’s a $570 billion question: When is it safe to travel again? When the experts say so, that’s when. But figuring out who those experts are during the coronavirus crisis may be as difficult as finding a vaccine. When is it safe to book a trip again? <img width=”1024″ height=”683″ src=”https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/When-is-it-safe-to-book-a-trip-again-1024×683.jpg” alt=”When is it safe to book …

While the Walt Disney Company’s theme parks in Florida and California are closed until further notice amid the global coronavirus pandemic, fans may be surprised to learn that both Disney World and Disneyland are tentatively accepting bookings for their resorts after June 1, 2020. Though much remains unknown about when the worldwide COVID-19 crisis may slow or stop, Disney is currently accepting bookings for future vacations …

While the majority of the world’s population is biding time at home until the threat has passed, some wealthier people are seeking solace by buying out small hotels, renting homes in remote locales or fleeing to vacation homes with extended family members. Travel in the time of this global threat is apparently still quite possible, …

Cities have emptied and landmarks around the world have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But a popular portion of the Great Wall of China reopened on Tuesday, CNN reports, after sections of the attraction – which usually sees around 10 million visitors a year – closed on January 25. The five-mile Badaling section, which is around 40 miles from Beijing, …

Shanghai Disneyland announced on Friday that the park will be temporarily closing amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak “to ensure the health and safety of our guests and cast.” In a statement posted to the theme park’s website, Shanghai Disneyland confirmed the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25, the date of China’s Lunar New Year. “In response to the …

Many Americans this year will have to weigh the Thanksgiving travel risks that come along with two major storms wreaking havoc from coast to coast.  The weather forecast on Wednesday for much of the U.S. calls for heavy snow,  rain and blistering wind gusts. Some of the worst weather is expected at peak travel times in some of America’s largest …