Thailand Plans Mid-October Tourism Reopening DESTINATION & TOURISM JANEEN CHRISTOFF JUNE 17, 2021 Thailand is planning to reopen its borders to tourists in mid-October for those who are fully vaccinated, according to an announcement from the prime minister. “I know this decision comes with some risk because, when we open the country, there will be an increase in…
Hemingway Days Festival Set for July 20-25 in Key West DESTINATION & TOURISM CLAUDETTE COVEY JUNE 17, 2021 The annual Hemingway Days Festival, celebrating Ernest Hemingway’s life and work, is scheduled for July 20-25. 2002 in Key West. One of the most popular festival events is the Hemingway look-alike contest at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, one of the Nobel-prizing…
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Unique European Tours Europe is reopening, and it’s not a drill! Check out these unique European tours, which are guaranteed to help you and yours make lasting memories on that European vacation you’ve been dreaming of taking since the pandemic began. Fish With a Local Fisherman in Amalfi If you’re a fan of doing as…
Italy Updates Entry Requirements The Embassy of Italy has released new guidelines for Americans traveling to the country. The update noted that Green Certificate guidelines will apply to U.S. visitors. This determination means that Americans coming to Italy need to present one of the following three certificates to enter: First, those travelers who are inoculated…
2021’s Top US and International Summer Travel Destinations Summer Hotspots After a year hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are growing in confidence and eyeing long-awaited summer getaways to warm-weather destinations, including Florida, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Allianz Partners recently analyzed more than 985,000 flight itineraries for trips of five to eight days to determine the most popular domestic and…
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How lockdowns, quarantines and COVID-19 testing will change summer travel in 2021 Something is different about travel. Maybe you’ve noticed it. But what? And how will it change the way you travel this summer? If you want a by-the-numbers-answer, you can consult the Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker, which offers a monthly read of travel…
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The Top 10 Summer 2021 Destinations As vaccines continue to roll out across the country, Americans are feeling ready to travel, with many looking to summer 2021 as the time for their first trip since the pandemic. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration for a popular vacation destination (or you just want to know where…
E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer The head of the European Commission said the bloc would switch policy, under certain conditions, after more than a year of mostly banning nonessential travel. By Matina Stevis-GridneffPublished April 25, 2021Updated May 19, 2021 BRUSSELS — American tourists who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit…
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When Will We Be Able to Travel to Europe? By Michelle Baran Apr 1, 2021 Photo by Shutterstock Greece is expected to open to vaccinated travelers in mid-May. As COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continue to progress in the U.S. and abroad, a handful of European countries, including Iceland and Croatia, have started opening up to vaccinated…
We could be traveling again by summer. This is what to consider before you plan. By Natalie B. ComptonFeb. 24, 2021 at 2:12 p.m. EST After a particularly brutal winter in isolation, summer travel dreams feel like a glimmer of hope shimmering on the distant horizon. At least 44.5 million people in America have received one dose of…
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