Now that the world has finally reopened for tourism and the once-strict Covid mandates have been lifted, airlines are in a race to establish their dominance in key markets, be it the Caribbean or up and coming destinations much farther away. Adhering to the trend, Delta and Southwest are the latest carriers to launch 3 …
There’s no stopping Delta now that the world has finally reopened following two years of strict Covid lockdowns. In spite of the current issues facing the aviation sector, ranging from logistical problems to crippling staffing shortages, the airline is bouncing back, having announced new direct flights to three amazing international destinations. With two of them …
South Africa has removed its remaining Covid-related entry requirements – as well as lifted its nationwide indoor mask mandate. The news has just been announced by the nation’s government – with the country’s Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla also revealing that rules and regulations surrounding limitations on public gatherings will also cease to exist. …
Both Airlines Continuing As Scheduled Despite New Omicron Variant Issues United Airlines and Delta have announced they will not be cutting any of their current South African flights, despite the new restrictions preventing many travelers entering the U.S. from the region. Currently, the two carriers are the only US airlines that fly directly between South …
New Strain “Omicron” is Prompting Travel Bans Across The World The United States is set to heavily restrict travel from South Africa and 7 other Southern African countries. Beginning Monday, only US citizens and legal residents will be able to travel into the US from the countries. Passengers must still show a negative PCR test …
The glorious Garden Route is a 186 mile expanse of natural landscape spanning South Africa’s Western and Eastern Capes. From Mossel Bay in the West to Storms River in the East, the route passes diverse scenery including stunning coastlines and dramatic mountain ranges, dense forests, rivers and deserts. Here we explore six highlights of this …
Cape Town’s setting befits a film set: a sprawling, effervescent metropolis shoehorned between soaring peaks and white beaches lapped by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Here are 6 great reasons why you should visit. Table Mountain A strenuous two to three hour hike via Platteklip Gorge is the most direct route up this iconic peak. …
As pandemic-induced restrictions continue to affect travelers around the world, it’s heartening to hear news stories that suggest international travel might be soon making a return. Though such stories are few and far between, one such story has emerged in the past day in the form of South Africa. Africa’s third most visited nation, South …
Following the lead of several other European countries, Spain yesterday announced that it is to introduce more travel restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of new strains of Covid-19 in the country. Spain has struggled to control the spread of the virus, particularly struggling over the winter period, and so the ban is hoped to …
President Joe Biden is expected to reinstate travel restrictions on foreign nationals entering the US from Brazil, UK, Ireland and the majority of Europe. The initial travel restrictions for the region were set to be lifted by former President Trump’s proclamation during his final days in office. Biden is also projected to sign a new …
As the United States continues to monitor the both the political and Covid-19 situations in every country around the world, yesterday it moved to update the travel advisories for Ireland, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Cyprus, Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The new updates feature categorizations from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention …
The UK has imposed a travel ban for those arriving from South Africa just before Christmas, effective as of 9 AM GMT, Thursday 24th December 2020, and is the latest in a series of travel restrictions involving the UK. The ban comes after a more transmissible strain of Covid-19 was found in South Africa, and …