Tagged: vaccinated-travel

If You Sail Royal Caribbean from Florida or Texas, Fellow Travelers Will Be Unvaccinated

In the run-up to restarting operations, Royal Caribbean International was one of the first cruise lines to assure customers that when services resumed, every adult on board would be…

Royal Caribbean Yanks Newest Ship from Haifa, but Will Politics Ruin a Florida Homecoming?

Americans who had hoped to spend some quality summer time aboard Royal Caribbean's newest megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, might now get their shot. In late winter, the cruise line…

Another Mediterranean Destination Says It Will Subsidize Tourist Visits

Last year, the Italian island of Sicily announced that it was creating a fund to pay for half of vacationers' costs. It was a powerfully attractive promise, to be sure, but considering…

Hawaii Set to Make Entry Easy for Vaccinated Visitors This Summer

As tortured and as controversial as Covid-19 safety measures have been across some parts of the United States, the rules for Hawaii have been even more intense—by necessity. From the…

Norwegian's Fully Vaccinated Return to Cruising Sets Up Tough Choices for Families

This summer, the cruise line that vacationers pick will say a lot about their vaccination status. We've already heard announcements of impending summer returns by Royal Caribbean (to…

How Soon After Receiving the Vaccine Can You Travel?

First published: December 2020. Last updated: April 2, 2021The United States government is not requiring citizens to take the Covid-19 vaccines. In time, though, it's almost certain…

Vaccinated People May Travel, Says the CDC

It's the news Americans have been waiting to hear for more than a year. Fully vaccinated people are cleared to travel domestically, according to updated guidance from the U.S. Centers…

When It Comes to Getting You Across Borders, Not All Vaccines Are Equal

The world's pharmaceutical companies answered the call for a Covid-19 vaccine, and their efforts are now paying dividends. According to biotech news outlet BioPharma Dive, there are…

Celebrity's Newest Ship Will Avoid America by Sailing to Greece and Israel

Yet another major cruise ship has been added to the growing lineup of vessels eager to serve American vacationers—but not in the United States. With the U.S. government's Conditional…

Staples Will Laminate Your Covid-19 Vaccination Card for Free Until May 1

Office supply giant Staples is laminating customers' Covid-19 vaccination record cards for free until May 1. Why would you want that? Because having proof of vaccination will soon be…

5 Ways to Vacation with Family or Friends in a Social Bubble

In Covid Times, the biggest enemy is the unknown. The reason we protect ourselves with masks and social distancing is we can't be sure who might be infectious. So the easiest way to…

Royal Caribbean Adds Ship in Bermuda to Serve U.S. Vacationers This Summer

Update, May 20, 2021: Citing the prospect of large cruise ships returning to the United States soon, Royal Caribbean canceled plans to cruise from Bermuda on Vision of the Seas. The…

Two Cruise Lines Returning to Caribbean for the Vaccinated, but Will Skip U.S.

If you're a fan of cruising and you're itching to get on board again as soon as possible, we can definitively say you're going to need two things: a Covid-19 vaccine and a…

All-Inclusive Cruise Line Announces July Return with All-Bahamas Vacations

While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mulls whether to permit large cruise ships to restart voyages, another cruise line is moving ahead by bypassing America. The…

Royal Caribbean's New Ship Set to Debut, but Only for Vaccinated Travelers

When Royal Caribbean launches its newest megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, only vaccinated passengers will be aboard. The cruise line has announced that tickets for the ship's upcoming…

Three Nights in Scottsdale, from $600 With Air

Delta Vacations (tel. 800/800-1504; www.deltavacations.com) sends you to Scottsdale in May, from $600 for airfare and three nights' hotel. The Montelucia Resort and Spa is at the…

5 Easy Tips for Getting a Russian Visa

Getting a tourist visa to visit Russia can be a confusing -- and expensive -- process, especially if you are coming as an independent traveler. Russia may no longer be the Soviet…

Travel Troubleshooter: Dead Passengers Can't Use a Flight Credit

David Walters' wife passes away before they can fly from Dallas to Midland, Texas. But when he asks his online travel agency for a refund, it refuses, saying the airline will only…

Mileage Run: How to Score Free Upgrades and the Best Coach Seats

These days it's tougher and tougher to get a free upgrade. I should know -- in the 1990s I used to fly coast to coast (LAX-JFK) every other week for three years to see my ailing…

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

Brian Perez-Daple rents a car in Mexico through Hotwire. But his car rental company insists he needs to buy extra insurance, which he doesn't. Is there any way to get his money…

Travel Safety Tips: I Lost My Wallet, Now What?

Lost your passport in the cab on your way to the airport in Mexico? If you can't track it down, you'll need to visit a U.S. embassy or consulate before your airline will allow you…

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: When Kids Fly Alone

Kids fly. Alone. In a nation of far-flung families, kids frequently shuttle between Mom, Dad, and the grandparents. Unfortunately, parents can't always accompany them. But kids can…

Lessons Learned From Your Worst Travel Gaffes

Forgetting to read the fine print. Not packing a change of clothes. Confusing a.m. and p.m.In a previous column, I asked you to tell me about your worst travel mistakes. Did you…

Affordable Spa and Fitness Retreats

Whether you want to be pampered or are hoping to shed a few pounds, escaping to a spa retreat or a boot camp could be just what you need to prep for warm-weather fun. Waynesboro, TN A…

When in Rome, Watch Your Driving

Of all the recurring complaints I get from readers, the one they find by far most vexing has nothing to do with excessive fees, surprise surcharges or surly employees. It's about…