Known throughout the world for its neon covered backdrops, delectable cuisine and seamless mix of the East and West, Japan is one of the true must-visit locations for travel afficionados from all corners of the globe. Whilst 2020 has been a write-off for many potential travelers, with travel restrictions and quarantine orders for virtually every …

The beautiful Caribbean nation of Grenada has officially reopened their borders for tourism as of July 15, 2020. Grenada, also known as ‘Spice Island’ from all the nutmeg and cinnamon plantations, is located just south of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, and to the north of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to its beautiful backdrops …

After being closed since March 22, Ghana has finally reopened airports and is once again allowing foreigners to arrive for non-essential travel as of September 1. We must have a lot of Ghanaian readers, as reopening information on Ghana has been one of the most requested topics from any nation in Africa. We’re happy to …

The new and more highly contagious variant of COVID-19 from the UK has been confirmed in Canada and could lead to provincial travel restrictions.  The new variant of Covid-19 was confirmed in a couple from Durham, Ontario by officials on Saturday. “The cases are a couple from Durham with no known travel history, exposure or …

Known for its stunning cityscapes, East-meets-West culture and charming junk boat cruises, Hong Kong is often a destination that travelers simply can’t wait to visit. However, for those hoping to explore the region in the near future, they will have to wait just a little bit longer. Hong Kong announced this week that they are …

US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will now require all passengers from the UK to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test result in order to fly. The decision follows the discovery of a new strain of the virus in Britain which is believed to be more contagious. The airlines have made these …

Many are hoping that 2021 will be a great year for travel. While the aforementioned statement is yet to be seen, US airline carrier JetBlue is definitely an advocate.  The low-cost carrier recently announced major expansion plans for 2021, adding four completely new destinations and 24 new nonstop routes by the first half of the …

Home to delicious treats such as baklava, must-see cities such as Istanbul and a rich, interesting history, Turkey is the sixth most-visited country in the world, with more than 50 million travelers making their way to the enchanting nation in 2019. However, whilst 2020’s numbers have dropped significantly due to the pandemic, 2021 is likely …

Following the discovery of new strains of the coronavirus, the state of New York has moved to introduce a mandatory quarantine period of 14 days for travelers arriving from overseas. The news follows a series of travel bans around the world for countries that have reported new virus mutations, such as the UK and South …

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 …

A recent survey by Longwoods International highlighted the continued disruption the COVID-19 pandemic is causing to travel plans in 2021. The survey showed that many American travelers are postponing vacations until later next year, and expect to have to change their travel plans as a result of the pandemic. The survey shows the long-lasting impact …

In a recurrence of what recently transpired over the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S is witnessing a surge in travel for Christmas.  The total number of travelers over the weekend set a new record for the highest amount over a single weekend during the pandemic. An average of over one million travelers passed through TSA checkpoints …