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Destinations
Which countries are on the ‘green list’ for travel to the UK? Here’s what we know so far
For most of us in the UK, this year has been a long old slog so far. But finally infection rates are plummeting, the economy is opening up and the vaccine rollout is continuing…
— TimeOut
Italy Planning to Reopen in Second Half of June
Italy is planning to reopen to visitors from across the globe in June with a health passport in effect. Here's what we know so…
— Luxury Travel Advisor
Vaxxed? Iceland Actually Wants You to Come Be a Tourist
Iceland is one of the few countries that is welcoming vaxxed up visitors now. Here's what to know before you hit the…
— VICE
Cruise
Once Upon A Disney Wish: New Disney Cruise Line Ship Will Unlock Enchanting Family Vacations In Summer 2022
When the Disney Wish sets sail in summer 2022, families will discover a mesmerizing new world created especially for them: a celebration of Disney's rich legacy of enchanting…
— Press Release Network
UnCruise Adventures moves Alaska relaunch forward
UnCruise Adventures has moved forward its relaunch with modified itineraries departing from Juneau, Alaska, after Covid-19 protocols in…
— Cruise & Ferry
Cruise travel returns to Caribbean and Mexico this summer
Cruise lines have been one of the largest sectors within the leisure travel industry impacted by coronavirus shutdowns. With vaccination rates increasing and new health and safety protocols…
— Seattle pi
Transportation
Emirates Optimistic it Can Operate 70% Normal Capacity Within Months On Back of Vaccine Rollout
Emirates plans to reach 70 per cent of pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2021 even as a slew of new travel restrictions weigh down the Dubai-based airline, its chief commercial officer Adnan Al Kazim…
— Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United exec details reopening plans for airport clubs, Polaris Lounges
Ten more United Clubs are reopening in the coming weeks, bringing the total to nearly 30 locations open by Labor Day. United is also working on a plan to reopen its business-class-only Polaris…
— The Points Guy
Miami International Airport To Begin Offering COVID-19 Jabs
Starting on May 10th, Miami International Airport will operate COVID-19 vaccination sites for its 36,000 airport employees,…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Hotels And Restaurants That Survived Pandemic Face New Challenge: Staffing Shortages
Business owners who rely on seasonal foreign workers coming to the U.S. on H-2B visas are struggling to find help they need for what's expected to be busy…
— WUWM 89.7
Other and Odd
Find the Perfect Trip to Take With Your Kids (at Every Age)
Plan the perfect mind-broadening getaway with this guide to the ideal destinations to visit with your crew - whether they're toddlers, tweens, or teens (or…
— Good Housekeeping
Covid-19: Thailand's travel agencies offer coronavirus 'vaccine tours' to US
The coronavirus vaccine tours to the United States could be a boon for Thailand's tourism agencies after travel collapsed during the Covid-19…
— Hindustan Times
18 gifts for moms who really, really miss traveling
From travel guides to virtual experiences to the best travel accessories, we've rounded up some amazing things that are perfect for the mom who's itching to travel…
— CNN
Today in History
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo ("5th of May") commemorates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 – a victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over the French. The date is observed as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride around the world. The Battle of Puebla delayed the French invasion of Mexico City. Five years…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Could US Airports Become the New Epicenters of the Pandemic?
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Next week, Los  Angeles and San Francisco will become the poster children for the vaccine movement. After leading most of the United States in new coronavirus cases at the end of 2020, in four months, both cities are down to the under two-percent threshold that places them in California’s lowest-risk Yellow Tier. The risk for being infected with COVID-19 in these cities is becoming increasingly unlikely. Their daily infectivity rates for the virus are now less than 2 cases per 100,000 for those…
— Travel Research Online
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