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Belize Announces Date for Tourism Reopening
Belize has set a date for welcoming back foreign tourists to that Central American nation of jungles, Mayan ruins, and Caribbean beaches (such as at Caye Caulker, pictured…
Global Entry Enrollment Centers Soon to Reopen
Update, July 1: Shortly after announcing that enrollment centers would open on July 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection backtracked and postponed their return until at least August…
5 Tips for Hiking in Extreme Summer Heat
Some advice for staying safe, hydrated, and relatively comfortable when you go hiking in blistering summer heat
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.…
Hawaii Moves from Quarantine Toward Tests. But Will the Feds Approve?
The numbers tell a compelling story when it comes to Hawaii. On the winning side, the state has had just a bit over 800 coronavirus infections so far. That's the third lowest rate in…
U.S. National Parks Offering Reduced Services: A List of What's Open
America's national parks are reopening in phases, and each park has its own exclusions and limitations. We're tracking changes to available services here.
Saudi Arabia Blocks International Pilgrims from Mecca
For the first time in modern history, Muslims from around the world will not be allowed to make the pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Saudi Arabia announced yesterday that international…
Airport Leadership Begs the US Government to Regulate Mask Usage
Much of the attention given to the issue of air travel safety in the time of Covid-19 has focused on the in-flight experience. But airports, too, are gathering places for crowds, and…
A Winning Strategy to Get Vegas Gamblers to Wear Face Masks
The reopening of casinos in Las Vegas earlier this month was a gamble amid the pandemic. Sadly, it now looks like that might have been a bad bet. In the nearly three weeks since Sin…
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…
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…
Get Up-to-Date Travel Restrictions for Europe Using the EU's New Online Tool
The European Union has made it easier to keep track of travel restrictions in any of its 27 member states. A new, free-to-use, mobile-friendly web platform called Re-open EU provides…
Welcome to Cambodia! That'll Be $3,000, Please
We have a new winner for the title of World's Harshest Covid-19 Entry Requirement. Cambodia has announced that all visitors to that Southeast Asian country (famous for the Angkor Wat…
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.
This Is LaGuardia?! NYC Airport Unveils Stunning New Terminal
Extreme Makeover: Hellhole Edition. Did you think you'd ever say "LaGuardia" and "gorgeous" in the same sentence? Take a look at the spacious and sparkling new Terminal B.
Maine Announces New Ways Tourists Can Get Around Its 14-Day Quarantine
Maine, more than most destinations, has been between a rock and a hard place. And I'm not describing the famously jagged coastline. Not only is Maine unusually reliant on tourism—it's…
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…
Sri Lanka's Reopening Plan for Tourism Is the World's Strictest So Far
As of this writing, Sri Lanka, a country of 21.5 million people, has confirmed only 11 deaths from Covid-19. Due to a rigorous testing, tracking, and quarantine program, the South…
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…
Do Not Disturb Until 2021: South Africa Takes Huge Gamble with Tourism
From Caribbean islands to European culture capitals, most destinations with economies that depend to a significant degree on tourism are in a hurry to welcome international visitors…
Meet Orlando’s New Safety Mascot: Social Distancing Skunk Ape at Gatorland
Orlando's Gatorland, a wildlife park and venerable locus of Florida kitsch, reopened to visitors on May 23, getting the jump on the region's larger, younger, slicker family-friendly…