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Destinations
Colombia is open for healthy US travelers — but is now the right time to go?
Colombia reopened its borders to tourists on Sept. 21 and is ready to welcome back international visitors. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting this country, located in the northern tip of South…
— The Points Guy
If You Want to Visit Hawaii and Skip Quarantine, There Are New Rules You Need to Know
As Hawaii will soon allow visitors to opt-out of a 2-week quarantine upon arrival, rules for entry are being expanded upon. Gov. David Ige announced this week that only tests from "trusted partners" — including American Family Care Urgent Care, Carbon Health, CityHealth Urgent Care, Color, CVS Health, Hawaiian Airlines, Kaiser Permanente, Quest Diagnostics, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Vault Health, and Walgreens — will be…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Religious tour operators hope for a better 2021 following coronavirus travel restrictions
The pandemic has affected the global economy in unprecedented ways - with religious tourism especially brought to its knees as a result of the virus.…
— Sight Magazine
Virtual Field Trips Your Kids (and You!) Can Take Today
As if we needed another one, one downside to the COVID-19 pandemic is that taking field trips to your local zoo, museum, or aquarium can be problematic (if not impossible). But the big upside? So many amazing virtual field trip experiences have blossomed…
— Real Simple
Costa Rica converts island prison into tourist attraction
Despite the countrys coronavirus lockdown, Costa Ricas island of San Lucas, a former penal colony with a dark history, has been newly converted into a tourist paradise, albeit with strict pandemic protocols in…
— The Jakarta Post
Cruise
Some still struggling to get refunds for cancelled cruises
Like so many other cruise line passengers, an Oviedo woman claims she will lose thousands because of a COVID-19 cancellation trap. The company cancelled her cruise, then denied her a…
— WFTV ABC 9
What Will Cruise Look Like Next Year? Seatrade Panelists Optimistic
Several leading cruise figures have painted an optimistic picture of where the cruise industry may one year from now, in October 2021, at the closing event of this year's Virtual Seatrade industry…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Pelosi says no to standalone airline relief bill, as workers and their families say they 'just need help now'
Speaker Pelosi called off talks for a standalone airline relief bill Thursday, dashing hopes that a narrow measure to support the airline industry could…
— NBC News
American Airlines Halts Routes After CARES Expiration
American Airlines has announced drastic service cuts for the month of November. Bookings for the month are sitting at around a quarter of where they were last year, and American — along with the other two legacy carriers in the U.S. — has been forced to drop unprofitable…
— AirlineGeeks.com
Risk of catching COVID-19 on airplanes is very low, airline group says
Travelers concerned about contracting the coronavirus on a flight can breath maybe a small sigh of relief following new evidence that there is a very low risk of catching COVID-19 onboard an…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Hotels getting creative to bring back business amid slow travel
As hotels continue to balance health, safety and running a business, they are getting creative with ways to bring in revenue, such as hosting micro weddings and hallways concerts with…
— ABC 7 Denver
Other and Odd
These Travel Insurance Secrets Will Save You Money On Your Next Trip
Travel insurance can be expensive. The average travel insurance policy costs about 4% to 8% of the total trip, according to the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, a trade group. And if you want more coverage, like a “cancel for any reason” option, you could spend 10% or…
— Forbes
This COVID-19 Passport Could Help Restart International Travel
Given the massive decrease in international airline travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, airline executives have maintained that testing passengers could make flights safer and encourage prospective passengers to get back in the air. Airlines such as Emirates, Etihad and United are already starting testing programs for their flights at airports. But a new pass that is starting to test this week could open borders worldwide on a much broader basis.…
— Forbes
From curbside to takeoff: A closer look at Delta's rigorous cleaning process
The VP of Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is eager to show off Terminal 4's changes since Covid. From the plexiglass separating check-in agents to the ubiquitous social distancing signage to the antimicrobial bins for travelers' carry-ons, air travel is not what it used to…
— CNN
Today in History
Supernova 1604
On this day in 1604, observers in Northern Italy witnessed a supernova taking place in the Milky Way, in the constellation Ophiuchus. Johannes Kepler, famous astronomer and mathematician, named it after himself. Visible to the unaided observer of the night sky, it was brighter than any star. It was, and still remains, only the second supernova (or exploding star) to ever be observed in the Milky Way. The only other similar occurrence was observed in 1572. Remnants of the event are still visible by specialized telescopes.…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
SURVEY RESULTS: Cruising In 2021
In April, we su rveyed readers across River Cruise Advisor and Avid Cruiser to ask when they would be comfortable cruising again. A few weeks ago a reader wrote us to suggest that we run a similar survey to see how things have changed, and if travelers are ready to start sailing…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Simple Is Better
 One of my favorite all-time ads was a cover for Business Week Magazine. The year was 1996. Proctor & Gamble suggested that we make marketing…
— Travel Research Online
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Ex Fida Bona
COVID-19 Has Made Travel Insurance a Necessity
by Bailey Foster
Thursday October 08, 2020
Before COVID-19 , many travelers felt that purchasing travel insurance was an added fee that was not needed. They were not worried about their non-refundable deposits for airfare, tours, or accommodations being affected by something out of their control. With the ongoing pandemic, travelers now seek protection more than ever for the non-refundable portions of their trip. What caused this behavior…
— Travel Research Online
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