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23/09/2022

In late February 2020, I lifted off from Narita airport thinking how I'd be back to Japan in just a few months for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Little did I know the country would shut its borders to tourists for over 30 months!

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02/03/2022

Welcome news travelers and those of us in the travel industry.

https://thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/hawaii-travel-restrictions-ending/

Hawaii is set to drop all testing and vaccination requirements for travelers from the mainland later this month, a major travel milestone.

02/11/2021

Still no access for foreign travelers but great to see the most restrictive borders now beginning to open up.

Emotional scenes at airports as Australia reopens its international borders for the first time during the pandemic.

17/10/2021

Extremely good news to see parts of Asia reopening to U.S. passport holders!

More than a year after Singapore shut its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country will welcome American tourists to visit starting next week.

21/09/2021

Fantastic news. Starting November 1st we will welcome vaccinated Europeans back to the States.

President Biden's plan to lift blanket entry bans on most noncitizens from more than 30 countries is expected to drive up demand for international travel.

03/09/2021

Netherlands is locking down travel for U.S. citizens. These new requirements take effect starting Saturday, which means even travelers departing the U.S. tonight that land in Amsterdam on Saturday will be required to quarantine for up to 10 days.

On Monday the European Union implemented new travel restrictions on travelers from the United States, Israel and a number of other countries due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation in these countries. The travel sector in the Netherlands is disappointed in what will certainly be more lost inc...

10/08/2021

Take these warnings seriously but do your own research. Some of them are politically motivated and a trip to a country like Iceland (with the lowest population density in Europe) and mostly outdoor attractions, is not one I would be worried about.

The US has published several travel advisory notices, including updates for popular destinations such as France, Thailand and Iceland

05/08/2021

It's great to see more quarantine free options in Asia become available. I last visited Koh Samui in December of 2019, one of my final international trips before covid-19 lockdowns and wouldn't mind going back!

(Updated on 26 July, 2021, at 13.00 Hrs.) – To ensure visitors have the best possible time under the Samui Plus programme, here is a user-friendly checklist of points covering before, during and after travel. Preparing for Travel Q: What do foreign travellers planning to visit under the Samui Plus...

30/07/2021

Traveling to Mexico soon? You might need proof of vaccination of or a negative test!

https://thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/mexico-travel-restrictions/

Travel to Mexico has been wide-open throughout the pandemic. But now, to visit bars and restaurants or enter hotels in popular Mexican destinations, you'll need proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.

29/07/2021

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee announced the newest additions to its list of World Heritage Sites on Sunday, including Madrid's Retiro Park and the Trans-Iranian Railway.

28/07/2021

Fantastic news for vaccinated Europeans and Americans looking to enter the UK this summer.

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/uks-johnson-is-talking-with-us-covid-travel-corridor-2021-07-28/

England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies.

12/07/2021

It once took just a month or two to get a U.S. passport, but covid-19 issues have increased that into a process that can take more than four months. The best solution? Plan ahead and pay the $60 to expedite your renewal. Countries differ on their requirements but as a general rule, passports should be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the foreign country and return to the U.S.

If you're hoping to travel internationally in the next few months, the time to get or renew your passport is now. The processing time is extra long.

06/07/2021

Maui is my favorite Hawaiian island but I have no interest in visiting with these type of crowds.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/06/29/maui-mayors-appeal-airlines-least-now-please-bring-us-fewer-visitors/

“The people of Maui County have lacked sufficient time to prepare for the sudden, large influx of tourism," a spokesman for the mayor said.

02/07/2021

Even with more countries opening up traveling during a pandemic still comes with many potential local restrictions. Stay calm and stay flexible my friends.

As tourists return, Florence has banned access to areas of the city center on weekend evenings to avoid overcrowding. Meanwhile, the director of the Uffizi Galleries has called for a 'sandwich tax' to cover the cleaning expenses of street food stalls.

02/07/2021

It's about time! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

Watch Cross border travel could soon return between Canada and the U.S. Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

18/06/2021

Good news for Americans. But remember this is just a recommendation. Each EU member needs to individually lift restrictions in their country.

The European Union's governing body has recommended that the bloc lift restrictions on non-essential travel from 14 countries, including the US.

10/06/2021

Considering travel to Europe this summer? It's about to get easier! Beginning July 1st for 12 months, all EU countries will recognize a covid certificate for entry. They will be issued free and certify that a person has either been fully vaccinated against the virus, recently tested negative or has recovered from the disease.

EU spokesperson has told CNN that the bloc expects to open the scheme up to non-citizens -- including Americans. Access will depend on individual countries providing certificates for their visitors. More information is expected to be released before the official launch on July 1.

The EU Digital Covid Certificate -- known informally as a 'Covid vaccine passport' -- will be issued by July 1. Here's who's eligible, and how to get one.

10/06/2021

Not a bad gig for a year!

On Wednesday, the home rental company announced the "Live Anywhere on Airbnb" opportunity. The aim, the company explained, is to have 12 lucky people share "their unique experiences with Airbnb," which "could help inform future product upgrades and innovations on the platform, helping to lay the gro...

19/05/2021

Still no date on when this will occur but the EU Council “will now recommend that member states ease some of the current restrictions” for those who have been vaccinated.

The European Union has taken a step toward relaxing travel for visitors from outside the bloc who have received their COVID-19 vaccination.

17/05/2021

A carbon neutral jet capable of flying anywhere in the world in 4 hours for $100. I really hope I get to experience this in my lifetime!

US startup Boom Supersonic is developing a Mach 2.2 airplane that's more than twice as fast as today's commercial jets. But its long-term goal, its CEO tells CNN, is is to "fly anywhere in the world in four hours for $100"

16/05/2021

Italy is opening up. Here's what you need to know! 🇮🇹

If you're planning a trip to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

02/05/2021

From Greece up to Croatia, the beautiful Aegean and Adriatic Seas are wide open for summer travel.

Daily direct flights are heading back to Greece from multiple U.S. cities, plus more EU routes restarting due to American tourists returning

26/04/2021

There's no timeline on when tourist travel might open up or details on how it would occur. Still, it's some very encouraging news.

EU and US officials are in talks about vaccine certificates that could be used to prove tourists' vaccination status.

23/04/2021

The Tokyo $200 roundtrip sale continues. Now available from the west coast. Changes and cancellation fees are waived on main cabin tickets!

23/04/2021

A mutual friend put Finnish New Yorker Irja Uotila in touch with Mexican local Jesús Estrella during her 12-hour airport layover in Mexico City. Thirty years later Irja and Jesús are married with a daughter living in New York.

07/04/2021

Whether we like it or not vaccine passports are coming.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker expects to see vaccine passports becoming mandatory for international travel. He cites…

24/03/2021

It just became much easier to live and work in Indonesia. A special work permit (investor KITAS) used to be the way to get a two year visa but that excluded a lot more people and businesses. This will be much easier and attract a lot more foreign, remote workers.

New five-year visa would enable foreigners to live and work in the country without a work permit.

17/03/2021

Immediate access or shortened quarantines to counties like Iceland, Seychelles, Greece, and Thailand. Just another reason to get vaccinated!

Families with school-aged children, shouldn’t bank on spending time this summer in the countries that are relaxing travel requirements for vaccinated people.