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What Escorted Tour Companies Are Doing to Keep Travelers Safe
We spoke with some of the biggest tour operators to learn what changes they've made to keep customers safe and happy during the pandemic era.
Mayflower Replica Soon to Sail Home to Plymouth—How to Track It Along the Way
As the Broadway musical Hamilton has shown us, the more we learn about the founders of the United States, the better equipped we are to wrestle with today's issues (though some critics…
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…
WATCH: Underwater Cam Follows Migrating Beluga Whales
If you can tear yourself away from the bear cams streaming from Katmai National Park in Alaska, there's another entertaining wildlife feed that has launched for the summer. An…
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…
Stuck at Home? Send Your Scream of Frustration to the Wilds of Iceland
Babies, mental health experts, and teenagers who hang out near freight trains in movies all agree: Screaming helps relieve frustration and anxiety. And 2020 has given us a lot to…
One European Union Country Is Now Allowing Americans to Visit
The European Union has recommended that its 27 member states bar Americans from entry for the time being due to the surge of Covid-19 infections in the United States. But ultimately,…
Hawaii Extends Quarantine—What Will That Mean for Tourism Businesses?
In response to an uptick in coronavirus cases in Hawaii, along with surging infection rates on the mainland and testing shortages, Hawaii Governor David Ige announced late yesterday…
NYC Tourism Creeping Back: Reopening Date Set for Empire State Building
While the coronavirus continues to rampage across most of the United States, New York City has recorded its first 24-hour period with no Covid-19 deaths since the start of the…
Airline Now Requires Full Face Shields Plus Masks During Flights
As part of an effort to ramp up safety precautions amid the global health crisis, Qatar Airways is now requiring passengers to wear full face shields as well as masks throughout…
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?
Three Countries Where Americans Can Escape And Legally Work Digitally for Up to a Year
What’s one of the biggest lessons to come out of this pandemic? For many, it was a revelation that they didn't need an office and they could, in fact, work from anywhere. That good…
WATCH: Hilarious Video on How to Ride a Japanese Roller Coaster Without Screaming
Back in May, when amusement parks began reopening in Japan following coronavirus closures, owners imposed a widely reported ban on screaming while riding roller coasters. Letting out…
What We Don’t Miss About Pre-Pandemic Travel
As we might have mentioned a few dozen times lately, the pandemic has changed travel dramatically. And in many ways, that’s sad (remember when Americans were allowed to enter Europe ?…
EU Releases Safety Guidelines for Resuming Cruises in Europe
On the same day the European Union announced that Americans would be barred from entering member states due to the U.S. coronavirus surge, the EU also released guidelines for the…
Airbnb Limits Home Rentals to People Under 25 to Combat House Parties
I wrote yesterday about the fact that Airbnb may be shrinking because of the current crisis. It looks like the hospitality giant is also intentionally shrinking its client pool in…
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…
What a Shrinking Airbnb Could Mean for the Future of Travel
Like every other travel company, Airbnb was hit hard by the pandemic. In May, CEO Brian Chesky admitted that the company’s future was in doubt this spring. Airbnb reacted by cutting…
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…
Will Love Find a Way? An EU Movement to Lift Bans for Unmarried Couples
In the era of Covid-19, Romeo still lives in Verona. But Juliet? She's a native New Yorker, and the course of their true love ain't running too smooth. When the world shut down in…
Airline Accidentally Gives Multimillion-Dollar Refund for Canceled Flight
Given the high volume of cancellations and refunds that airlines are processing amid the pandemic, it should come as no surprise that mistakes are popping up. An eyebrow-raising one…
Atlantic City Reopens—With No Indoor Dining and Other Big Changes
As of July 2, Atlantic City casinos are back in business after New Jersey shut them down in March due to coronavirus concerns. Of the city's nine casinos, five—Golden Nugget, Hard…