I travel pretty regularly for work. But, even as a travel reporter, I don’t always feel like I know what I’m doing. One thing I always get tripped up on is what to say at the border on an interna ...
Why the cost of living is high but plane tickets are relatively cheap, the best countries for expats in 2024 and the big-shot movie stars getting in trouble in the United States and Europe.Airfares ar ...
1There’s a place where “volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes.”Life goes on much like it has for thousands of years, and “people and cul ...
There’s no place like home for the holidays.We’ve heard the Carpenters and Perry Como sing it. We’ve seen it in the airport security lines in the days leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas.The two ...
Up until now, travel to Japan has been heavily restricted since borders snapped shut two-and-a-half years ago. It hasn't been easy for tourists to get there, with only organized group tours allowed in ...
Budget travelers are surprised at how cheap it can be to
explore Egypt. You don't need to break the bank to have a truly immersive
experience here, and with a little research and planning, you' ...
You can see the sense of relief on the faces of shopkeepers
and restaurant and hotel staff as they welcome you in. Borders are open,
restrictions mostly lifted and Morocco's impressive cities, ...
This month, a new fast, secure and convenient service will
allow Americans to renew their passports online. The pilot program is currently
open to the first 25,000 applicants before being rolled out ...
With the sharp rebound in tourism in Hawai'i, writer and
Native Hawaiian Savannah Dagupion wrote for us about how Indigenous Hawaiians
view the rebound in tourism and what they want tourists who vis ...
Like a Bangkok 7-Eleven, Thailand is open and ready for your visit.In July, the country officially did away with nearly all travel restrictions and virus containment measures. Already this year 2 mill ...
Oktoberfest, Christmas markets and ski trips to the Alps make Germany a go-to year-round destination — but this beautiful country truly shines in the summertime. However, COVID-19, European fligh ...
Between staff shortages in airports, canceled flights, and long security queues, this summer has been a particularly stressful time for air travel. Now, missing and delayed luggage rates are increasin ...
There’s no city like London.Pub gardens, Hyde Park and West End plays are
some of the city's well-known attributes, and a visit during summer ensures
visitors will see the c ...
Spain is welcoming visitors back en masse this summer
now that restrictions at the border have significantly eased. Whether you've
planned your vacation around must-see cultural attractions in ...
As tourism rebounds, those arriving into Ireland will find
that some things have changed, particularly in the capital where accommodation
shortages, soaring car rental costs, and airport chaos& ...
At the onset of summer travel, cancellations, delays and
long lines have plagued airports in Europe. In Dublin, London, Amsterdam, Lisbon,
and Madrid, thousands of passsenge ...
Do children need a booster for travel in Europe this summer? Can unvaccinated children travel? Here's what you need to know as the European Union (EU) introduces flexible travel rules for people under ...
Just ahead of welcoming visitors flocking to its islands for the Easter break, the Canaries in Spain are suspending some COVID-19 safety measures.The rollback means that restaurant ...
As countries are rolling back travel restrictions thanks to falling COVID-19 cases, a parade of low-cost transatlantic airlines has announced new routes and bargain fares in anticipation of a bounce o ...
The rules of travel are changing for European Union (EU) citizens and residents in February. For those with a valid EU digital COVID certificate, exploring the continent is about to get easier.On Tues ...
he European Union has agreed to place a nine-month time limit on the validity of the current COVID certificate for travel, which means they will expire nine months (or 270 days) after the ho ...
A formidable combination of bad weather in the west and a surging COVID-19 variant has led to the cancellation or delay of thousands of flights in the United States since the holiday season began.&nbs ...
As plans are made for how to spend New Year's Eve, the US has cut isolation requirements for those infected by COVID-19 from 10 days to five, and shortened the time that close contacts should qua ...
On December 2, the Biden administration announced that all inbound travelers to the United States must test negative for COVID-19 within one calendar day before their flight—a tactic to try and slow ...
If you're traveling to France, here's a guide to understanding what the health pass is, where you need to present it, and how you can apply for it—wherever you're traveling from.The health pass is com ...
Though European cities hoped for a festive return of their enchanting Christmas markets in 2021, the increase in COVID-19 cases across Europe and the discovery of the Omicron variant has dampened the ...
Europe is still the epicenter of the pandemic as it battles
a surge in Delta-driven infections. The detection of the new Omicron COVID-19
variant in countries such as Italy, the Netherlands,&nb ...
A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has prompted some European countries to reimpose restrictions as the World Health Organization warns the region is now at the "epicenter" of the pandemic once again ...
Like most countries in the Schengen area, Norway is easy to travel to if you’re from a country within the EU or EEA. If you live elsewhere, your dream trip to the land of the fjords, Vikings ...
With its wealth of historic sites and diverse, stunning landscapes, Turkey is a perennially popular destination for travelers, and passport-holders from more than 100 countries can easily en ...
France joins European countries such as Spain and Denmark in tightening restrictions on US citizens, effectively banning unvaccinated Americans from entering as of September 12. France's change of rul ...
Greece is now facing a fourth wave of the pandemic, a situation that has prompted authorities to introduce more controls across the country from September, as the Delta variant sweeps through the popu ...
The European Union has removed the US from its safe travel list, amid concerns over a surge in cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19. As a result, US travelers heading ...
International travel resumed in Spain earlier this summer and travelers from mid- to low-risk countries are permitted to enter without restrictions, including American visitors despite an EU ...
What you need to know about visas in SpainSpain is part of the Schengen Area, which is a zone comprised of 26 European countries that have established unrestricted movement across their bord ...
Only people who can prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be permitted to enter indoor restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in Greece from September.As the Delta varian ...
New York City’s world-class cultural institutions, incredible diversity and glamorous aesthetic make it a truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind destination to visit. As the most populous city in the Unit ...
France has created a process that allows tourists visiting from outside the European Union to apply for a health pass. The health pass proves that the holder is fully vaccinated, has recovered fr ...
Italy has gradually relaxed border controls and most restrictions as travelers return to one of the world's most popular destinations. And while there are plenty of new attractions to enjoy, from ...
Some major Navajo Nation sites have reopened this week, granting visitors access to some of the most culturally significant parks and monuments in the US again, including Canyon de Chelly, Hubbel ...
Culture-crammed cities and sky-high drives, terraced vines and turreted medieval castles, glacier-frosted mountains and one ravishing Alpine view after the next – Switzerland packs a whole l ...
The Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their travel advisories several times in recent weeks, moving more countries to the Le ...
Under US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Department guidelines, a number of destinations have been designated Level 4, and people are asked to "avoid travel" to these places ...
Across the US, Covid-19 cases are rising again, primarily in unvaccinated populations. Most of these cases are due to the highly infectious delta variant of SARS-Cov-2, the coronavirus that caus ...
Entering Costa Rica is mostly free of hassle, with the exception of some long queues at the airport. The vast majority of travelers enter the country by plane, and most international flights arrive at ...
Entering Germany is usually a very straightforward procedure. If you’re arriving from any of the 25 other Schengen countries, such as the Netherlands, Poland, Austria or the Czech Republic, you ...
A land of snow-capped mountains, mirror lakes and lush forest, New Zealand comes up on many travelers’ bucket lists. Before you book your flights, however, it’s important to make ...
In non-pandemic summers, both continental Europe and the United Kingdom draw crowds of tourists from around the world. Last summer, they couldn't get there. This summer many should be able to, tho ...
Visa requirements for the USA are often in flux, so make sure you know the rules before your trip. The US State Department maintains the most comprehensive visa information, providing d ...
Whether it’s the sloping Cinque Terre villages or the romantic cityscapes of Florence, Naples and Rome that draw you in, Italy really tugs at the wan ...
Entering France from nearby countries is usually a breeze – no border checkpoints and no customs – thanks to the Schengen Agreement, signed by all of France’s neighbors (ex ...
As plans for a digital certificate to track European Union (EU) citizens' COVID-19 tests and vaccinations go before the European Parliament, the UK has revealed its own plans around proving vaccin ...
China is a huge country and the best time to go can depend on the region you’d like to visit and what kind of holiday you’re looking for. However, if you’re just beginning to pl ...
Wondering when is the best time to visit Honolulu? Here's the scoop on when to find the most festivals, the smallest crowds, and the perfect beach weather, plus what's happening month to ...
As one of the world's dreamiest destinations, Paris will never disappoint. Summer will see the Seine lined with people soaking up the city at its sunniest, while the cooler winter t ...
Sri Lanka may be known as the teardrop isle (due to its distinctive shape), but the country’s refreshingly straightforward visa system shouldn’t be a source of too much anguish for travell ...
Many American travelers hope their COVID-19 vaccine will be a one-way ticket to normalcy, and in many ways, it will be—eventually.
President Joe Biden is pushing state governm ...
With with many countries in full swing of COVID-19 vaccinations, how are airlines and governments planning to require vaccination to fly or even to get on the plane? What about digit ...
While pottering around the wild landscapes and beautiful coastlines of Vietnam can bring a sense of inner peace, navigating the country’s visa requirements and regulations before a tri ...
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts are underway around the world, many people are hoping that getting the doses could be their ticket to international travel. And in a number of countries, proving that y ...
Planning a trip to Ireland? Here’s how to check if you need a visa before setting off on your adventure. This article covers visa requirements for the Republic of Ireland. The entry requirements for N ...
Bathed in the faint light at the end of the once seemingly endless pandemic tunnel are visions of trips that reunite us with loved ones or take us to some blissfully new environment.
The US Centers ...
With its pulsing, modern cities, beautiful rural landscapes and world-renowned cuisine, Japan tops many travellers’ bucket lists. Deciding to go is the easy part, but the logistics of ...
With its location in the Arabian desert, it's no surprise that Dubai has only two settings on its thermostat: warm and hot. In the months when much of the Northern Hemisphere is shivering, Du ...
Travel between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reveals both the shared culture and distinct local flavors that contribute to the UK. Save for the occas ...
Australia is enormous, and picking the right time for your visit depends on where exactly you're trying to go – a tropical north is at odds with a temperate south, and the central desert is its own co ...
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided new COVID-19 guidance for fully vaccinated Americans Monday including some eased restrictions such as gathering inside without m ...
From the dynamic Cape Town to the cosmopolitan vibes of Johannesburg to expanses such as Namakwa, the Kalahari and Karoo, South Africa remains an alluring destination for all types of travelers. ...
It might be small, but England packs a lot into its pint-sized shores. Whether you're climbing Lake District fells, wandering above Dover's fabled White Cliffs, or exploring its many urban centers, En ...
Palm-fringed beaches, chili-spiced cuisine, ancient ruins, teeming cities, fiesta fireworks, Frida’s creativity: Mexico conjures up diverse, vivid dreams. And the reality lives up to t ...
History, culture and some darn good eating, Atlanta is the kind of city residents love to brag about. One visit to the bustling southern metropolis and you’ll surely agree. Feel the ro ...
Whether it’s the tantalizing food, fascinating culture, lively celebrations, or the promise of days spent on idyllic beaches that draws you to Thailand, there is no doub ...
From navigating the crowds to being monkey-savvy, there are a few tricks to getting the best out of a trip to Bali. We’ve rounded up 16 top tips to bank for your next visit to the Island of ...
The question many Muslims will be asking this year is "will there be a Hajj in 2021?" This is following 2020's cancellation of Islam’s most important religious pilgrimage for ...
It is 2021! We survived the roller coaster of a year that 2020 was and the new year brings with it much cheer and hope. New year is also the time when lists are drawn, travel plans hatched, and when d ...
Though protected lands in the US are open to all, they’re not necessarily accessible to all – except for a handful of times per year, when the National Park Service (NPS) waives entrance fee ...
With countries already starting to immunise their citizens against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, will airlines and governments require vaccination to fly or even to get on the plane ...
The idea of printing and carrying a boarding pass seems a little ridiculous in the age of smartphones; if you have a printer at home at all. But even beyond Ryanair and its famously outlandish prices ...
Given the complexity and fast-changing nature of the current situation it’s tempting to give a very short answer to this one. The chances of doing much international travel this winter doesn&rsq ...
Airlines across the world are taking a wide variety of measures to avoid exposing passengers and staff to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Aviation journalist John Walton dives into wh ...
Winter sports rouse all kinds of exhilarating sensations: a fresh breeze rushing past your face, bright snow stinging your eyes, and the palpitations when you first set sights on the ski pass prices.
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Last month the State Department lifted its five-month long "do not travel" advisory for all international destinations and returned to country-specific restrictions. While several nations, including m ...
Southeast Asia includes some of the most iconic destinations for travelers in the world. It feels scarcely believable that Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia (including Bali), Cambodia an ...
This will make you flare up with jealousy: people are already skiing in Europe. Yep, the glacier resorts of Zermatt, Cervinia, Val-d'Isère and Tignes have all had wannabe Bode Millers carving stripes ...
In an effort to make traveling easier, United Airlines has developed an interactive map tool that allows customers to filter and view destinations' COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the US. ...
With travel restrictions frequently changing in response to levels of COVID-19 across the world, how are travelers meant to keep up to date? Here are some of the best resources and things to consider ...
You’ve decided you need to change your booking, but what’s the best thing to do? Lonely Planet breaks down the options for you.
The short answer
Vouchers give you the promise of futu ...
We’re reaching the end of the summer vacation period. For northern hemisphere travelers, planning getaways more than a few days into the future has been so difficult as to feel pointless. It may ...
A luxury hotel that doesn’t have a buffet or a lavish brunch would have been unthinkable for many a few months ago. But today, in the era of Covid-19, the thought has changed completely.
There will ...
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, EU transport officials have agreed on various health and security measures, including one that will require adults and children aged six and over ...
As travelers slowly begin to get back on the road and in the air amid the coronavirus pandemic, they may be wondering if it's safe to stay in a hotel.
Hotels have rolled out a slew of cle ...
As they try to safely open back up in the Covid-19 pandemic, major hotel chains are the latest in a growing list of places in the US travel industry that will soon require a face mask .
You're ...
A report by Henley & Partners, the firm behind the Henley Passport Index, indicates that the strength of some of the world's most powerful passports has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
As global travel begins to open up post-lockdown, the controversy over face masks has moved from city streets to the skies, as airlines scramble to give passengers a clearer picture. Some consistency ...
As US airlines reveal consequences for passengers who won't wear face masks on flights as a precaution against COVID-19, Alaska Airlines is using the soccer-related warning system of issuing a yel ...
To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, travelers are not allowed to use the overhead compartments on some flights to, from and within Italy, including on long-haul routes. This rule is aimed to ...
With its inviting turquoise water, charming towns and laid-back vibe, the Florida Keys has been beckoning beach-loving travelers since the 1930s. The Florida Keys typically has a steady ...
Some European countries are beginning to gradually reopen their borders this week in an effort to kickstart the tourism season but rules are far from coordinated.
France, Germany, Sw ...
With its world-class art and architecture, seductive cafe life, village-square markets and unwaveringly romantic capital, France has enticed travellers since time immemorial. As the country reopens it ...
The world of travel ground to a halt back in March, and international travel pretty much ceased for leisure purposes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is slowly relaunching again but ...
Now that we're just about to start flying again, many people are wondering how social distancing in the air will work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The people behind a new innova ...
The UK has introduced mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving into the country, including returning citizens and residents.
As of 8 June, anyone entering the UK from another co ...
As lockdowns ease and travelling resumes around the world, the chief concern is how to ensure everyone’s health and safety. The World Travel & Tourism Council has come up with a way of ...
How different countries are preparing for the return of tourism?
Countries are grappling with how to safely resume tourism as coronavirus numbers recede. Last week the European Union called for a s ...
What to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves around the world, we’ll continue to provide information to help you confidently make decisions r ...
It's almost impossible to find a hotel that hasn't introduced a new sanitation program, promising its rooms are squeaky clean and will be coronavirus-free. How do you know if your ho ...
Mexico, one of the top ten countries in the world for tourism according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), plans to reopen its doors to travelers starting in June -- albeit not all at t ...