Australian and New Zealand passengers will be evacuated from a stricken Antarctic cruise ship Thursday, after almost 60% of those on board tested positive for the coronavirus. The Greg Mortimer, a cruise liner operated by Australia’s Aurora Expeditions, departed March 15 on a voyage to Antarctica and South Georgia. Since the beginning of April, however, the ship …

May long weekend camping trips at BC parks are officially cancelled.  All of B.C.’s provincial parks have been closed as officials continue to take action to stop the spread of COVID-19 until at least May 31st.  The province announced the immediate closure on Wednesday, saying it’s in response to “federal and provincial directives” asking people …

Despite the closure of beaches and recreational centers ordered by the authorities, on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta you can still see tourists sunbathing like in any holiday season. Reporter Doraliz Terrón reported this situation in a live broadcast when she was assaulted by a man allegedly from Canada that was in his 50s. “You …

Los Cabos is just one of many destinations that have shut down to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, spoke to TravelPulse about how the popular tourism destination is closing its doors and how the city plans to come back better than ever. Los Cabos will be suspending all …

Police in New South Wales, Australia, have launched a criminal investigation into the situation surrounding the Ruby Princess cruise ship, which has been linked to a significant coronavirus outbreak in the region. The ship, which is operated by Princess Cruises, itself a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation, is believed to be the epicenter of an outbreak …

Updated April 6th 2020 As coronavirus travel advisories continue to change by the hour, Canadians want to know what their options are for changing and modifying travel. Thankfully, most Canadian airlines have responded to the covid-19 crisis by allowing customers to make changes or cancel travel plans without paying change-fees. The new allowances vary by …

Large numbers of people flocked to popular tourists sites and major cities across China over the country’s holiday weekend, despite warnings from health authorities that the risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic remains far from over. Images from the Huangshan mountain park in Anhui province on Saturday April 4 showed thousands of people crammed together, many wearing …

So far, 8 provinces and territories have set up such checkpoints and travel restrictions. While the coronavirus pandemic has prompted a shutdown of non-essential travel at the Canada-U.S. border, a number of provinces have also set up checkpoints at their borders to restrict traffic, raising questions about the constitutionality of such measures. “It does depend …

New York City’s abandoned streets are starting to resemble scenes from an apocalyptic movie. Eerie images surfaced as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the United States, with cases in New York state surging to 122,000. A person is spotted walking their dog on Tenth Avenue Credit: PHIL PENMAN An empty shopping cart abandoned on …

Sheryl Pardo was preoccupied with one fact as she boarded her flight. This would be the last time she saw her mother. A surprise awaited her as she learned she was the only passenger on the plane because of the coronavirus pandemic. She met Jessica and Dion, two flight attendants who turned her trip into …

Most of the country is sheltering in place and air traffic has slowed dramatically but there are still people who must fly. With most rest stops, fast-food dining rooms, and other normal travel accommodations closed or limited, flying may seem like a better option for those trying to get home or traveling due to an emergency. The number of people traveling …

Authorities in Mexico are asking all foreign guests to leave the country as soon as possible.  Canadians currently in Mexico received a letter from the Canadian government warning them to return home.  “Mexican authorities are now requesting that foreign guests return to their home country as soon as possible.” The Mexican Secretariats of Health and …