The list of countries reopening to fully vaccinated international visitors in November grew longer this week, including: Argentina Cuba Thailand As borders open and restrictions ease, the EU digital COVID certificate program has expanded. The digital certificate can be used to enter venues where it’s required like restaurants, museums, and bars. It is now open to all EU […]
The US Updates Travel Rules to Let Europeans In
Back in March 2020, the US closed its borders to most travelers in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the spring of 2021, many countries loosened their own entry restrictions while the US kept their travel rules in place. After Europe opened its borders to Americans in June, some governments complained about […]
Traveling abroad? What happens if you test positive?
If you’re watching your inbox or any of the flight search engines lately, you know that Europe is on sale for American travelers. We’re talking really cheap flights that would cause any travel-lover to whip out their miles card fast. Wait just a minute though! International travel is more of a gamble than you might realize. Why? The […]
Will the latest EU travel ban wreck your fall travel plans?
The big travel news this week is the removal of six nations, including the United States, from the European Union’s safe travel list. This impacts non-essential travel to the Schengen Agreement member-nations including Italy, France, and Spain. It’s important to note that the restrictions recommended on Monday are not yet mandatory. Further, the European Council is leaving […]
How can you travel safely with the Delta variant?
Not that long ago, we all optimistically thought we’d turned the corner. Many travelers reserved beach houses, booked flights, and got in line to renew their passports. Then came the very different Delta variant—a version of the COVID-19 virus that is extremely contagious and more serious than the first. Recent news about breakthrough infections in vaccinated people […]
What’s changed in the world of travel since COVID?
In May, those who are fully vaccinated were told they could leave their masks behind in most settings – even indoor settings. This week, however, that recommendation did an about face for two reasons: the first is to protect vaccinated people from breakthrough infections, and the second is to protect the unvaccinated (including children). It will take […]
How the COVID-19 Variants are Affecting Travel
The summer travel season can’t get much weirder. Along with the classic headaches like long security lines, weather delays, and gas prices, travelers have to fight for rental cars and navigate constant changes in airline schedules and rising prices. The headaches and chaos are not stopping people from traveling though. After a year and a half of no […]