On December 2nd, England’s second national lockdown is due to end. However, it is to be followed once more by the controversial tiered system, which will see some regions with less restrictions and more freedoms than others. Here’s a closer look at that system, and the potential impact it may have on travel to and …

WestJet and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have announced a pre-flight rapid Covid-19 testing trial, in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC), with the aim of helping to develop safe air travel protocols during the pandemic. Unlike other testing programs underway at Calgary International Airport (YYC), which intend to help immediately reduce quarantine times …

Despite a new warning from the CDC Americans are still headed south to Mexico this winter.  According to RoutesOnline, one-way ticket sales between the United States to Mexico during the week of November 23rd were only down 12% from this time last year.  One way tickets are usually purchased by travelers (snowbirds) that head south …

From kimchi to barbecue, K-Pop to fashion, there seems to be no end to Korea’s cultural impact around the world. Whilst just a year ago millions of foreign tourists flocked to its shores to sample its stunning scenery and culinary delights, the pandemic has grinded tourism in the country to a halt, leaving businesses and …

For the past year, the pandemic has literally changed almost every facet of travel. Now many countries and travelers are claiming that the new COVID-19 vaccines are going to be the magical cure for international travel restrictions in 2021.  While its still unknown how the tourism industry will evolve in 2021, countries that rush to …

Canadians are keen to get back to international vacations next year, but remain wary of the risks associated with commercial travel during the pandemic – according to the results of a survey by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA). The survey, conducted among 1,000 participants across Canada in October 2020, found that while …

A stunning country, packed full of diverse landscapes, tasty food and a rich tapestry of history, Vietnam had been enjoying something of a travel boom over the past few years. However, like many parts of the world, that’s all changed. For Vietnam, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time, with tourist levels plummeting …

Ireland is making major policy changes to its entry requirements, slashing the blanket 14-day quarantine to just 5 days with post-arrival PCR testing, just in time for the holidays. Ireland reopened its borders for worldwide visitors (both EU and non-EU countries) five months ago but has kept a 14-day quarantine policy in effect for all …

With resorts beginning to open up across America, skiers and boarders are preparing for a winter season which will look a little different to normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of the ways we enjoy ourselves, and ski hills are no exception. The good news for skiers and boarders is that, unlike many other …

Like much of the world, Japan is currently experiencing a second wave of COVID-19. While the country has reopened for select travelers, the borders do remain strictly controlled.  Known for being the birthplace of Sushi and some of the most unique cultural traditions in the world, Japan has not yet reopened for general tourists. Here …

Canadians dreaming of a winter tropical vacation to Hawaii will be excited about WestJet’s new announcement to offer pre-flight COVID-19 tests for its passengers departing Calgary International Airport (YYC). The news is an important step towards reopening normal travel between Canada and Hawaii as it means that Canadians will no longer be required to self-isolate …

The year has been unusual in many ways, and our travel behavior and trends did not take any exceptions. Among the top U.S. travel trends in 2020 were, prioritizing flexibility, health safety, staying close to home, extended vacations, and flying solo. Kicked off by the pandemic, 2020 has been a year packed with changes.  The …