For some, traveling internationally comes as naturally as boarding an inter-municipal train. Experienced travelers often know all the airport hacks, such as bringing carry-on only, are knowledgable about flying etiquette, and usually breeze through borders hassle-free. Whether you’re leaving the country for the first time or you’re a regular traveler, however, you should know you’re…
‘One Epic Adventure’ campaign launches to target domestic, international and cross border visitors
Northern Ireland’s only designer outlet has joined forces with the province’s hottest visitor attraction and the local Council to attract the attention of resident day-trippers north and south of the border plus visitors from further afield. The Boulevard, Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have pooled resources to…
Border Control Will Soon Be A Thing Of The Past For American Travelers
In case you haven’t noticed while traveling in the post-pandemic era, exploring new destinations has gotten a lot easier for American citizens. Other than not being subject to health checks, they now enjoy fast-track entry across several countries, as the usual bureaucracy involving border control, including questioning and passport stamping, becomes a thing of the…
UK Airport Strike: walkouts by border control staff could cause disruption over the festive season
UK Home secretary, Suella Braverman, warns of “serious disruption” over Christmas and New Year. Just as most Covid travel restrictions have been lifted, those looking to head to the sun or simply to reunite with family and friends abroad over the festive Christmas and New Year period could find their flights cancelled ahead of a…
Cancun Airport Will Officially Open Border E-Gate Lanes For Faster Screening This Winter
In a new effort to speed up security ahead of what’s shaping up to be a record winter for tourism, Cancun Airport is opening E-Gate lanes to allow Americans to travel seamlessly to Mexico. Soon enough, they will no longer be subject to thorough checks transiting the hub, and wait times should be reduced drastically.…
3 Reasons Why This Is The Perfect Time To Visit Japan Now That The Border Is Open
This fall, Japan is finally allowing vaccinated Americans to travel without being part of an organized tour group for the first time since the pandemic began. If you’ve been saving some bucks for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Imperial Asian jewel, now is the perfect time to book those flight tickets, and in this article,…
Canadian Government Officially Ends All Border Rules, Masks, and ArriveCan
Today, the Canadian government announced that it would officially be bringing to an end all of its remaining border rules, its mask requirements, and the use of the ArriveCan system. In doing so, travelers will be able to enter Canada in the same way they could prior to the pandemic, in what is a huge…
Border Officers Are Being Replaced By Electronic Gates For Faster Immigration
Years after the proposal was first made, it seems automated border control is finally being rolled out on a global scale, especially after this chaotic summer of travel, when wait times at airports increased dramatically and reduced immigration staff only exacerbated the problem. With several countries in Europe, and now even Canada, introducing electronic gates…
Cancun Airport Streamlining Border Control For Travelers
Cancun Airport, one of the busiest commercial hubs in Mexico, is working on strategies to improve border control for foreign travelers arriving at the pea of its tourist season. Recently, increasing demand for the resort-capital of North America has caused vacationers to wait longer in line once landing. Cancun is by far the country’s leading…
U.S. Extends Land Border Closure With Canada And Mexico For Another Month
Despite Canada’s decision to open up to vaccinated Americans, today the United States extended the closure of its land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel through Sept. 21. This means Canadians or Americans hoping to drive to the other country for a vacation will have to wait at least another month. Land Border Closure Extended Until September 21 The…
