[ad_1] Barbados has updated its cruise ship protocols as multiple Caribbean countries adjust guidelines and procedures to address Omicron-driven COVID-19 surges. The changes apply to travelers whose ships visit Barbados as a port of call, passengers planning to embark for their voyage in the Caribbean nation, and travelers who disembark …

[ad_1] Chile is home to several different climates, each offering something special. The southwest region of Chile is home to the Selva Valdiviana, or the Valdivian Temperate Forest, which has monkey puzzle trees, called araucarias, as well as alerces, one of the oldest-growing trees in the world. The Selva Valdiviana …

[ad_1] Tourism to the Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata province is expanding on land and sea in 2022, with the recent debut of a new cruise ship port and the opening of Marriott resort property in Puerto Plata’s Sosua district. Puerto Plata’s newly launched Port Taino facility adds a second dedicated …

[ad_1] The Costa Maya region of Mexico’s Quintana Roo state is looking to bolster its tourism industry as airlines from the United States begin operating flights to the area. According to the Riviera Maya News, American Airlines launched the first-ever direct flights between the U.S. and Chetumal, connecting Miami International …

[ad_1] For eager travelers, 2021 was a year of both progress and setbacks. Some of the premier destinations around the world reopened to tourism over the past 12 months, air travel surged, and cruise ships returned to the seas as COVID-19 vaccination rates climbed. However, the emergence of a new coronavirus …

[ad_1] Puerto Vallarta, located on the western coast of Mexico, is one of the best destinations in Mexico to visit in the winter months. Its warm climate, ranging from 62-81 degrees Fahrenheit during winter, ensures that travelers can enjoy the beaches and outdoor activities during the winter months, too. This …

[ad_1] Around one-quarter of the 400 national parks, historical sites, monuments, trails, forests and more that are managed by the U.S. National Parks Service charge fees for entry, but there are a few days each year when these incredible areas are opened to the public for free. This upcoming year …

[ad_1] VISIT FLORIDA, the Sunshine State’s primary tourism arm, is helping to roll out a series of new attractions, amenities and events designed to draw even more tourists this winter. Here’s a look at just some of what VISIT FLORIDA is promoting. —Take to the air – literally – with …

[ad_1] This past week, the government of Washington D.C. announced that it’s hopping on the bandwagon with other major metropolitan tourism destinations in imposing vaccine and testing mandates for entrance to most indoor public venues, CNN reported. On Wednesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District will soon begin requiring …

[ad_1] An unknown author once said “The world can be amazing when you’re slightly strange.” Whether, bizarre, odd, quirky, wacky, or weird, strange places tend to be those we remember most from our travels. They wow us, make us laugh, and give us something to talk about at the dinner …