Beginning April 1, international visitors to the state of Quintana Roo which includes Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel and Tulum will begin paying a new tourist tax. State officials have said the new fee proposed by Governor Carlos Joaquín González and approved by the state Congress last year, will generate 600 million pesos (US $29.1 …

Cancun and San Jose del Cabo lead a top 10 list of international destinations for American travelers this spring according to a survey by Allianz Partners. It comes as no surprise the the resort city of Cancun once again tops the list of favorite destinations for U.S. travelers. Allianz analyzed more than 1.8 million flight …

The government of Canada has finally released the list of hotels that travelers will be required to stay in for 3 days upon their return to Canada. However, like most of the recent travel announcements made by officials, the information still remains incomplete and much confusion in the actual booking process has returning Canadians frustrated. …

Despite more and more countries beginning to re-open their borders, many travelers are still anxious about booking a flight and getting back on their travels, due to the ever-changing restrictions and fears about the virus. As some travelers wait to be vaccinated before considering travel, it has emerged that some countries have adopted a similar …

As the term “vaccine tourism” becomes increasingly common in the media, Mauritius is working to become one of the top destinations for travelers looking to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This breathtaking island nestled in the Indian Ocean has been a desirable destination for years. It’s located a few hundred miles off the south-eastern coast of …

Europe in general, but especially nations included the European Union, have been virtually sealed off to much of the world for over a year now, but the latest news shows signs this is about to change. Signals, press releases and statements from officials all across Europe are showing a massive trend in positive reopening news, …

At the height of the pandemic, bad news regarding travel came daily; a domino effect of countries announcing closures, restrictions and lockdowns one after the other, with seemingly no end in sight. Yet 2021 appears to be the year that things start returning to normal. A survey by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) …

The results of Canada’s hotel quarantine mandate reveal that only 1% of international travelers returning to Canada tested positive for COVID-19.  Data released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows insight on the spread of COVID-19 following the obligatory hotel quarantine that took effect on February 22. From the start date to March …

As the conceptualization of vaccine passports gains global prominence, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the notion of requiring proof of vaccination to travel.  Vaccine passports are commonly revered as the ticket to restart travel and national economies through the verification of vaccination status. International governments are adopting the method in a bid …

The war against Covid-19 has seen many casualties but, at long last, it seems that the tide may finally be turning. Growing rates of inoculation and fewer cases being recorded around the world have sprung cause for hope that travel as we once knew it will return sooner rather than later. One such country hoping …

With the flowers budding and the grass growing, it’s the perfect time to get outside. There are warmer days than we’ve seen in months, and the sunshine is turning from a blue winter light to that golden summery gleam. But the changing spring temps and the ever-present mud on the thawing ground can make planning …

Amidst the United States’ expeditious vaccine rollout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its commencing order of health guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans. Although new leniency has been awarded in other areas of restrictions, the CDC stands firm on its advisory against travel, even for inoculated Americans. The highly anticipated announcement …