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09/01/2022

All of the changes were made after DOT secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to airline CEOs urging them to make upgrades.

08/31/2022

The State Department says that all Americans may be able to renew passports online next year, but some can do it sooner. 

08/28/2022

"In some cases the process can take from six to 18 months to complete," said Customs and Border Protection.

08/28/2022

We explain the entry requirements in place for U.S. visitors in each Caribbean country. Updated Aug. 17.

08/23/2022

The Mexican destination is streamlining the entry process.

08/11/2022

Jamaica’s tourism industry has almost completely recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had threatened the very survival of the sector. | Jamaica has now recovered 90 percent from the COVID-19 pandemic in the tourism sector, according to Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett.

08/04/2022

It's nice to see passengers are finally getting rights.

Among several proposed rules, airlines would be required to offer refunds when they delay domestic flights for three hours or longer or delay international flights for six hours or longer.

07/29/2022

JetBlue’s announcement came just a few hours after talks between Spirit and Frontier ended. 

07/29/2022

The move makes Southwest's change or cancel policies, which already are fee-free, especially customer-centric.

07/02/2022

Travelers who have expired passports are highly encouraged to renew them soon for travel later in the year.

06/27/2022

Airlines for America trade group blames agency’s understaffing.

06/19/2022

The Government of The Bahamas on Tuesday announced a major change to its rules for inbound travelers.

06/18/2022

The Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID requirement for international visitors: Effective at 12:01 a.m. | Effective Sunday, June 19, travelers will no longer need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa in order to enter the country. Read more here.

06/15/2022

Beginning Wednesday, June 15, 2022, people traveling to the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.), regardless of vaccination status, will no longer need to register for entry clearance o | From June 15, travelers to the B.V.I. no longer need to register for entry clearance online and will not be required....

06/09/2022

Just in time for summer travel season, Germany has dropped its "3G" rule—which stated that tourists had to either show proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or provide a | Germany has dropped its "3G" rule—which stated that tourists needed proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID or a ne...

06/02/2022

Travel to Italy Is Officially Back to Normal
by Daniel McCarthy / June 02, 2022
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Photo: Vera Petrunina / Shutterstock.com

Italy on Tuesday officially dropped all remaining COVID-19 entry rules for travelers.

Effective immediately, travelers to Italy will no longer have to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival, nor upon entry to restaurants, public transportation, museums, theaters, and other public spaces, which had been a requirement.

However, there are still some COVID-19 rules on the ground. FFP2 facemasks are still required, at least until June 15, in some locations including on airplanes, ships, and ferries, on intercity or regional trains and buses, and at theatres and stadiums and other live music or sports venues.

The country is also recommending citizens and tourists wear masks in all indoor public places and crowded outdoor spaces.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently has Italy at its Level 3: High Level of COVID-19 in its travel notice system.

“Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to Italy,” the CDC’s advisory reads. “If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, avoid travel to Italy.”

Other Level 3 countries, which are the majority of the countries that the CDC monitors, include The Bahamas, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the U.K.

The news comes ahead of what is expected to be a busy European summer travel season. According to data from travel insurance provider Squaremouth, the number of U.S. tourists heading to Europe this summer has reached levels not seen since 2019.

Prior to the pandemic, Europe comprised roughly 50% of all summer trips insured through Squaremouth. That fell to 11% in the summer of 2021. This year, European trips insured through Squaremouth peak at 51% in September, and account for 52% of all trips booked next summer.

As for where travelers are going, data shows that more travelers are insuring trips to Italy, and Greece, than in pre-pandemic years.

05/24/2022

A popular European tourism destination, Spain has just altered its entry policy for unvaccinated travelers from outside the E.U., now requiring only a negative COVID-19 test.

05/12/2022

Air traffic controllers in Jamaica have gone on strike, ending air services at the island’s two main airports as of 10 a.m. Thursday morning. | Air traffic controllers in Jamaica have gone on strike, ending air services at the island’s two main airports as of 10 a.m. Thursday morning. Here's the...

05/12/2022

Focusing on the current leisure demand, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has debuted its Inclusive Collection, a new global portfolio of nine luxury all-i | Hyatt and AMR Collection’s luxury all-inclusive portfolios have been merged into one collection. Here's what you need to know about the move.

05/05/2022

From Albania to the United Kingdom, here's your country-by-country guide to all of Europe's travel restrictions and entry requirements.

05/03/2022

Where to go in every state this May

04/09/2022

Where to find the best swim-up rooms in Mexico and the Caribbean.

04/09/2022

Countries classified as Level 1 have low cases of the virus, and its status reflects that Jamaica’s case levels have steadily decreased in recent months.

04/09/2022

Anguilla’s Ministry of Health has revised its entry protocols, which are in accordance with their evolving COVID-19 exit strategy. | The Caribbean destination will lift travel authorization requirement for fully vaccinated visitors. Here's what you need to know.

04/09/2022

Continuing with efforts to provide a “Seamless Saint Lucia” travel experience for visitors, Saint Lucia has updated COVID-19 travel protocols for the destination:< | In addition, the requirement for registration on the Saint Lucia portal has been suspended for all until further notice. Learn mor...

04/01/2022

The drop comes just two weeks after the CDC lowered the rating from Level 4: Do Not Travel to Level 3: Very High. 

03/30/2022

Travel comparison app Hopper’s latest Consumer Airfare Index report shows domestic airfare prices have spiked since the start of the year and aren’t done rising yet.

03/28/2022

The CEOs from top American carriers have asked the Biden administration to lift restrictions.

03/28/2022

Italy is set to be one of the biggest destinations of the year, so check out this guide to learn more about traveling to Italy.

03/28/2022

Some destinations along the Mexican Caribbean already experiencing influx of seaweed.