[ad_1] With the Omicron variant now spreading rapidly in nations all around the world, The Bahamas has just updated its entry requirements for foreign travelers. The Caribbean nation’s Prime Minister Philip Davis announced Thursday that, regardless of their vaccination status, all international visitors must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 …

[ad_1] Upon landing at Key West International Airport at the southern tip of Florida, it’s immediately apparent that you’re someplace a little different and a tad irreverent. “Welcome to the Conch Republic,” a sign on the airport terminal reads. The term Conch Republic dates to 1982 when the Keys symbolically …

[ad_1] It’s time to party again! Well, sort of… Maybe. Perhaps? Hopefully. New Year’s Eve is upon us shortly but, unfortunately, for the second straight year, it will be tempered by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the onset of the Omicron variant coupled with the lingering effects of the Delta …

[ad_1] Albert Einstein once said “Look deep into nature. And then you will understand everything better.” There can’t be a better way to be at one with nature than a visit to our national parks. And did you know that the National Park System encompasses 423 national parks and 129 …

[ad_1] Quito is an emerging destination that should really be on every traveler’s radar. The rich culture, great history, growing gastronomy scene and of course the beautiful scenery make the capital of Ecuador a place well worth exploring. In this video, Quito Tourism’s Cristina Rivadeneira shares what travelers need to …

[ad_1] In an effort to control the spread of the ultra-contagious Omicron variant, the Cayman Islands will require inbound international travelers to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken the day before their departure for entry, starting December 17. Previously, fully vaccinated foreign travelers were allowed to enter the country with …

[ad_1] Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) would receive a $10.48 million grant from the U.S. Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA). During a press conference with Governor Dunleavy and Alaska tourism businesses, the ATIA laid out its plans for managing the grant. The funding …

[ad_1] The supreme court of Brazil has just ruled that inbound international travelers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter the country—a decision that directly contradicts the express wishes of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The president himself remains unvaccinated (though he contracted COVID-19 …

[ad_1] It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a challenging year for everyone. And for those of us in the travel industry it’s been a rollercoaster of destination openings and closings; ever-changing entry requirements; and, for people who chose to travel, a battery of COVID tests to help make …

[ad_1] Traveling to the beautiful and alluring country of Croatia is about to get easier, as European Union (E.U.) member governments agreed on Thursday to admit the Balkan nation into the bloc’s passport-free Schengen zone. It’s a watershed moment for Croatia, which joined the E.U. back in 2013, but has …