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I've Stayed in Several Hotels This Summer. It Didn't Go How I Expected.
A surprising way the pandemic has changed the travel experience is how we relate to hotels now—and it goes beyond cleaning concerns.
Yes, Americans Can Go to Tahiti! Just Follow These Steps
French Polynesia, known to many by the name of its most populous island, Tahiti, is accepting visitors again. We know, we can't believe it, either. If Americans try going most other…
CDC Extends Ban on Cruising in U.S. Waters Into the Autumn
The Centers for Disease Control has again extended its ban on cruising in American waters. The previous ban was scheduled to expire on September 15, a few days before the official end…
Turkish Leader Re-Converts Hagia Sophia Into Mosque: Can Tourists Still Visit?
A court has cleared the way for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convert one of the world's most precious architectural and historic jewels, the Hagia Sophia, back into a…
Coronavirus Brings Touchless Security Screening, But Watch for Privacy Worries
Covid-19 has pushed high-traffic tourist attractions to adopt fast, no-contact security inspections and temperature checks. Could facial recognition become part of the package?
WATCH: Italy's Great Attractions Reopen with Social Distancing and New Gadgets
If you were wondering how the treasures of Europe are doing during the reopening of tourism, CBS sent a reporter to check out the scene in Italy as visitors are gradually welcomed…
Two Top Cruise Companies Join Forces to Develop Safety Plan
Two top competitors in cruising, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, have decided to put rivalry aside and work together to create a comprehensive safety plan that will enable the entire…
Can Airlines Legally Force You to Wear a Mask?
Their airline, their rules. If you don't like the rules, get your own plane. That's what it boils down to. Catharine Hamm of the Los Angeles Times looked into the legality of airlines…
Alarmed by U.S. Infection Rate, Caribbean Islands Tighten Entry Restrictions
A month ago, when the Caribbean islands began laying plans for their reopening, welcoming travelers from the United States was the key concern because of the region's economic reliance…
German Airports Open Covid Testing Labs That Could Serve as Models
We'd rather have a Cinnabon, but in a move that could serve as a model for air travel around the world, airports in Frankfurt and Munich have opened onsite Covid-19 testing labs. The…
Denied Boarding Because of High Temperature? You Can Get a Refund
If a U.S. airline denies you boarding because you failed its temperature check, you can get a full refund for the cost of the flight. If something like that happens to you, the refund…
American Airlines Will Now Book Flights to Full Capacity
On Friday, June 26, the United States registered a new single-day record in coronavirus infections—more than 40,000, many of them in young people who exhibit no symptoms. Hours before,…
Tourist Industry Crash: Visitors Are Avoiding the USA for Their Own Safety
The rest of the world now sees America as a mortal danger. "At all costs, you do not want to go into a U.S. hospital without insurance," one Canadian told the Palm Springs Desert Sun.…
Las Vegas' New Tool for Checking Workers' Health: One Ring to Monitor Them All
Feeling lucky? Coronavirus cases are spiking in Las Vegas. The titans behind the lucrative casino-hotels there desperately want to avoid re-closing them, so the owners are trying…
Cruise Industry Suspends U.S. Sailings Through Sept. 15
USA Today reports that Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the most important trade group for the cruising industry, has voted to voluntarily extend the pause on U.S. cruise…
Hawaii Is Arresting Tourists Who Violate Quarantine
Hawaii is not messing around. Other American states might have lax enforcement rules about public behavior during the pandemic, but the Aloha State has arrested 21 visitors this week…
Europe's Tourism Must Reckon with Slavery. Liverpool Has Made a Start.
Europe made vast sums from slavery, yet tourist attractions rarely come to terms with that chapter. Liverpool, England, is at the forefront of a renaissance in historical social…
The Famous Unclaimed Baggage Store Sells Lost Stuff Online, Too
Most regular travelers have heard about the Unclaimed Baggage store. If they have, the words probably fill them with dread. Unclaimed Baggage is one destination you hope never plays a…
Holland America: Sorry, Canada and Hawaii, We'll Just See You in 2021
Holland America has just cleared its schedule of Hawaii and Canada cruises until 2021. Previously, the cruise line put a "pause on" (i.e., canceled) its Alaska, Europe, and East Coast…
WATCH: An Airline Cabin Designer Explains the Systems That Clean the Air on Flights
An engineer for Airbus gave a video interview to explain how airline air circulation systems work—and to say whether he thinks the air on flights is safe.
Hurtigruten Will Go from England and Germany to the Northern Lights and Fjords
Don't sleep on Hurtigruten! The Norwegian ship line has been doing everything it can to become a household name outside of Norway, and not even the pandemic is slowing the effort…
Disneyland Plans to Reopen in July on Its 65th Birthday
Update, June 24: Disneyland Resort has postponed the planned July 17 reopening for its two theme parks, and it has not yet set a new date. “The State of California has now indicated…
Senators Say Airlines Have Safety Gaps, Beg for Leadership from Trump Cabinet
Two U.S. senators have written a scathing letter to tell members of Donald Trump's cabinet they're not doing enough to protect traveling Americans on airlines. Edward Markey of…
In a First, Alaska Requiring Covid-19 Tests from Other Americans
American travelers are finding that the rest of the world doesn't trust them to be coronavirus-free. Several European countries now insist on seeing fresh results of a Covid-19 test…
Vegas Weakens on Resort Fees: Can We Deliver the Knockout Punch?
Las Vegas casino hotels are back in business—but that doesn't mean business is good. Returning casinos have been dealt a potentially losing hand: Health measures have taken away…