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Destinations
France bans unvaccinated American travelers
France has become the latest European country -- and the most significant tourism destination -- to remove the United States from its safe travel list, following EU recommendations in the wake of a US Covid…
— CNN
EU removes Japan, five other countries from safe travel list
The European Union has removed Japan and five other countries from its list of safe travel destinations, meaning visitors or people returning from those countries are likely to face…
— Reuters
Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok, top cities next month
Bangkok's reopening would be partial, however, starting with areas popular with visitors, Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn told Reuters, without…
— Hindustan Times
The world's 21 most underrated, surprising destinations
Everyone loves surprises. Particularly good surprises. Particularly travel…
— Traveller
Tours and Activities
The 5 most Instagrammable travel hotspots in Saudi Arabia
From Riyadh's Edge of the World to Al Wahbah Crater, these are the best places in the kingdom for filling your Insta-feed…
— The National News
Israel will welcome back small tour groups this month
Israel will once again welcome small tour groups from select countries this month. Individual travelers are still not…
— The Points Guy
Cruise
Cruise lines ramp up US sailings, even as travel agents warn delta threatens fall bookings
There have been cases and outbreaks on cruises prompting additional recommended restrictions from the CDC. So how well is the relaunch of the industry…
— CNBC
Disney Cruise Line announces return dates for two ships
October is a good month for…
— FOX Business
Sept. 9 update: MSC cleared for Canaveral, Crystal replaces world cruise, Azamara adapts
MSC Divina cleared to begin cruises from Port Canaveral, Crystal Cruises replaces 2022 world cruise, Azamara adapts as independent…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
DOT cracks down on airlines withholding refunds for canceled flights
Complaints from airline passengers, which soared in 2020, are up by over 500 percent, according to a new…
— NBC News
Airlines and Amtrak could require proof of vaccine if new bill From Virginia Dem passes
"Requiring airport and Amtrak travelers and employees to provide a proof of COVID vaccine or negative test is just common sense," Representative Don Beyer…
— Newsweek
New airline donating flights to people wanting to help New Orleans region rebuild after hurricane
A new airline is giving back to help with the rebuilding process in the New Orleans region following Hurricane…
— WLKY
Hawaiian Airlines crews return home after ferrying Afghan refugees across the US
Flight attendants and pilots for Hawaiian Airlines are returning from a six-day mission to ferry Afghan evacuees from the East Coast to temporary refugee facilities across the…
— Hawaii News Now
Lodging
This Hotel Comes With After-Hours Access to Versailles's Hidden Corners
“There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.” The words of Marie Antoinette still seem to echo within the gilded halls of Le Grand…
— Conde Nast Traveler
This Sonoma Hotel Is Combining Bike Rides and Vineyards for the Ultimate California Wine Country Experience
September is California Wine Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a leisurely bike ride through some of Sonoma's best…
— Travel+Leisure
Hawaii Hotels Begin Requiring Guests And Workers Be Vaccinated
Six Hawaii hotels have become the first in the state to require all of its employees and guests to show proof of full…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
People are booking Christmas vacations earlier than ever before
An early rush to book Christmas travel is causing hotels and rental homes to fill earlier than usual this…
— CNBC
Vietnamese island Phu Quoc reopening to tourism
Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month, authorities said, as the country looks at ways to revive an economy suffering from extended lockdowns due to the coronavirus…
— CNN
Recent Study Suggests Risk Of Catching Covid On Flights Very Low
A recent study by Delta has shown that the risk of catching Covid-19 on a Covid-tested flight is extremely…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Last Guillotine in France
In 1791, the French National Assembly was seeking a new method of execution. Former methods were considered too inhumane, such as the infamous "breaking on the wheel". Assembly member Joseph-Ignace Guillotin suggested the construction of a device to decapitate…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Don’t Forget Your Mask: Preparing For A River Cruise During Covid
When AmaWaterways invited me to the Christening of AmaSiena, I said yes immediately. The prospect of going on a river cruise for the first time since the summer of 2019 excited me so much that I agreed to come on the trip without giving any of the details a second thought. But, as my cruise approached, I found myself questioning my decision to cruise during Covid: What happens if I test positive for Covid on board the ship? Do I need to pack anything extra? What do I need to do to be cleared to fly to the Netherlands and, on the way back, to the United States? And, most importantly, how will my cruise experience differ to the cruises I’ve taken in the past?
I…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Do you need cruise insurance in today's Covid-19 focused world? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Yes, because many cruise lines are requiring it, especially if you are unvaccinated. A recent report by MSNBC stated that Royal Caribbean now requires all guests over the age of 16 sailings from U.S. ports, except those in Florida, to be fully vaccinated. Starting Aug. 1, the rule will apply to all guests over 12. Passengers leaving from Florida ports from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31 who are not vaccinated will need travel insurance. Royal Caribbean is the first cruise line to make travel insurance mandatory for unvaccinated travelers. Over the next few weeks, we believe other cruise lines adopt this policy, making it imperative to have travel insurance before going on a cruise.
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