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Will There Be an Airport Holiday Staffing Mess? The TSA Updates the Situation

The Biden administration has announced that 90% of the federal workers who were required to be vaccinated by November 22 have now received at least one dose. What's more, the…

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Accidentally Traveling with Cannabis: Does Anyone Care Anymore?

If you forget you left a marijuana product in your luggage, what will happen if it's found at the airport? The answer is changing—and changing fast.

Article / Air Travel

How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?

Airline rules and early health concerns to consider before getting on a plane with your newborn

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List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19

These airlines have made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory to fly on some or all routes—sometimes independent of the policies in destinations. 

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Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog

Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…

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Thailand Returns for Full Tourism with New, Easy-to-Follow Rules

Update: As of December 21, 2021, Thailand has temporarily brought back mandatory quarantine for tourists again.For the first time since near the start of the global pandemic, Thailand…

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Why Your Dog Can’t Fly into the U.S. from More Than 100 Countries Right Now

Pandemic lockdowns prompted a surge in pet adoptions as Americans stuck at home scoured the internet for furry friends to relieve the monotony. When local shelters don't have any dogs…

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If You Need a Covid Test to Fly, Be Careful—Timing Is Everything

Update: As of December 6, 2021, the United States now requires the test to be taken no longer than one calendar day before travel to the United States begins. In many cases, that will…

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U.S. Sets a Date for Reopening to Fully Vaccinated International Tourists

The White House has set a date for allowing in fully vaccinated international travelers again after restrictions were imposed 19 months ago. Those restrictions will be lifted on…

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Why the U.S. Needs a Vaccine Requirement for Domestic Travel—and Is Unlikely to Get One

Should the United States require people who are traveling within the country to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19? Or, barring that, should passengers at least have to show that…

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These Are the Vaccines Accepted for Entry into the United States

The USA will permit entry of foreign travelers as long as they have been vaccinated with a Covid-19 drug that appears on this list.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping in Bear Country

Follow this easy advice to avoid a dangerous bear encounter in the great outdoors.

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TSA Lowers PreCheck Renewal Fee (but Here's How to Get It for Free)

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has decided it's time to lower the charge passengers pay to renew PreCheck memberships. TSA PreCheck is one of the federal…

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U.S. to Allow Vaccinated Travelers from Abroad—and Tighten Testing for Unvaxxed Americans

The Biden administration is finally easing travel restrictions into the United States. The White House announced on Monday that foreign visitors will be allowed to enter the country…

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All-Inclusive Resort Chains Sandals and Beaches Set New Standard for Covid Guarantees

Sandals Resorts International is redefining the term "all-inclusive" to fit the needs of pandemic-era travelers. The vacation company operates beachfront properties under the Beaches…

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Apple Users in 8 States Can Soon Use Their Phones as ID at Airports

A lot of Apple customers will soon be able to leave their IDs in their bags when going through airport security. Earlier this month, the company announced that eight U.S. states have…

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Chile Reopens for Tourism—with Lots of Red Tape

Chile, like many countries, declared itself off-limits to international tourism about a year and a half ago. Starting October 1, the South American country is finally putting itself…

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How to Pop Your Ears on an Airplane

What to do when your ears get stopped up on a flight—and some tips for preventing the problem in the first place

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Thailand Reopening Bangkok and Other Popular Areas for Vaccinated Tourists

Bangkok, which was one of the world's most visited cities before the pandemic shut down tourism, will finally reopen to fully vaccinated foreigners on Friday, October 1. The Tourism…

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Unvaccinated Americans May No Longer Freely Enter France

Global options for the unvaccinated continue to shrink. France has tightened restrictions for visitors from America who have not been fully vaccinated. Last Thursday, the country moved…

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No Vaccine, No Kangaroos: Australia's Main Airline Will Only Serve the Jabbed

In November 2020, as word of the upcoming Covid-19 vaccines hit the streets, the head of Australia's most important airline had already made a controversial decision. "For…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

O, Corona! Is Canada Safe or Not? U.S., EU Give Conflicting Answers

It has been exactly one month since Canada reopened its southern border to fully vaccinated Americans looking to enjoy a little "nonessential travel," which is what bureaucrats call…

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The Penalty for U.S. Airline Mask Scofflaws Doubles Overnight and Is Now As High as $3,000

As of September 10, the penalty will double if you refuse to wear a mask at airports, on airplanes, and on other forms of transportation, according to the Department of Homeland…

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Three More European Countries Move to Restrict American Travel

Following the European Union's recommendation that the flow of travel from the United States should be curtailed again, more nations have joined Italy in placing new restrictions on…

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Vancouver's Stanley Park Now Closes Early Due to Coyote Attacks

Well, fellow humans, we had a good run. From murder hornets to wild weather, nature is taking back the wheel. Vancouver's giant Stanley Park, one of the world's most splendid urban…