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Destinations
These travel destinations require proof of negative COVID-19 test
The world is gradually beginning to open back up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic but many places are requiring visitors, including Americans, to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to experience their destination in lieu of a 14-day quarantine.…
— The Yucatan Times
Headed to Europe? Here are 5 smaller destinations with fewer crowds
Europe has largely opened its doors for summer travel, though many people are still cautious about traveling during a pandemic. One way to avoid crowds is to head to smaller European…
— CNBC
Cruise
Health expert claims cruise ship could be safer travel than some major cities to avoid coronavirus
A health official working as part of a joint safety task force between Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line said it could be easier to avoid coronavirus on a ship than in some major…
— Fox Travel News
First Cruise Ship Receives Certification for Infection Prevention
A cruise ship became the first in the world to receive Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry (CIP-M). The CIP-M certification of Explorer Dream is timely and in conjunction with Dream Cruises' recent announcement that Explorer Dream will recommence operations in Taiwan from July 16, 2020…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Airline bookings start to tumble again as coronavirus cases spike
Airline travel is bouncing back -- but so are American coronavirus cases. That spike could put the aviation rebound in…
— CNN
Why Singapore Airlines Was Voted the Best International Airline 25 Years in a Row
Every year, Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards kick our wanderlust into high gear. As we browse the lists, we inevitably start picturing ourselves lounging at the winning resorts, exploring the top islands and cities, and setting sail on the best cruises. But we can't forget the ones who actually get us to these magnificent destinations in the first…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
A Phoenix hotel houses homeless coronavirus patients. Here's what it's like inside
Around the country, cities and counties are grappling with how to deal with the spread of coronavirus among the homeless, an especially vulnerable population. They are often unable to protect themselves by the simplest of actions, such as hand-washing, health experts say, and they seldom have access to quality health care.…
— CNN
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans to Enter Nepal and Bhutan, Introduces Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Brand in India
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 9,300 hotels across approximately 90 countries, today unveiled plans to open its first hotels in Nepal and Bhutan, while also announcing the recent opening of the Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham Dwarka—the first Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotel in…
— HospitalityNet
Other and Odd
What You Need To Know About Getting Immunized Before You Travel
With the pandemic having caused massive upset within the travel industry, some have envisioned a future in which you’ll need to prove you’ve had a COVID-19 immunization before you can travel. Of course, such a vaccine doesn’t exist yet, let alone any regulations requiring you to get…
— LifeHacker
6 safer, expert-backed ways to take a vacation during the pandemic, from road trips to private vacation homes and remote campsites
With summer in full swing and many states easing restrictions around the novel coronavirus, US travelers are eager to get out of their homes and hit the road —…
— Business Insider
Today in History
The Olive Branch Petition
One faction of the Second Continental Congress, lead by delegate John Dickinson, wanted to appease King George III. A separate group lead by John Adams, however, was more radical and wanted an immediate declaration of independence and believed war to be inevitable. Dickinson and his followers drafted a petition to King George, outlining a path to peace. The original Olive Branch Petition was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, but Dickenson re-wrote much of it, believing Jefferson’s language too offensive.…
— Travel Research Online
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