A new COVID variant called BA.2 is making its way through Europe and North America, causing some to fear that travel restrictions could return. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows BA.2, which is a subvariant of omicron, has been tripling in prevalence every two weeks. As of last week, BA.2 makes…
Countries That Have Removed All Internal Covid Restrictions
The Nations Returning To Full Normality After two years of travel nightmare, various countries have dropped all internal COVID-19 restrictions. That means no social distancing, no mask mandates, no limits on gatherings, and all indoor and outdoor entertainment and venues open without restrictions and curfews. Therefore, these destinations are perfect for travelers in 2022: (We will…
Jamaica To Lift Internal Covid Restrictions Including Curfew
As one of the Caribbean nations with some of the strictest Covid measures still in place right now, Jamaica seems to be finally ready to move onto a phase where the virus is treated as an endemic disease, tentatively removing existing curbs on social life, including a long-standing curfew. Ever since Omicron first arrived, other…
Saint Lucia Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
The ultimate bucket list destination, Saint Lucia is about as close as you can get to paradise on Earth. Its breathtaking volcanic topography is met perfectly by its pristine, palm-lined beaches, whilst its lively culture, fresh cuisine and friendly locals make it a destination that travelers won’t forget in a hurry. Open for visitors from…
Egypt Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
Whilst it may be home to one of the wonders of the world in the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt is some much more than its admittedly impressive history. From sprawling traditional markets to modern beach resorts, Egypt has enough to satisfy any traveler’s needs – and it’s doors are well and truly open to…
The Latest U.S. Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
Whilst Covid-19 has brought about uncertainty to the travel experience, visiting the US is still the same unforgettable experience for travelers that it has always been. Whether visiting the Big Apple, the beaches of California or taking in the beauty of the country’s diverse natural landscapes, the US truly does have something for everyone. Here…
COVID travel protocol change fails to tempt return to foreign travel
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has found that despite plans to scrap both the traffic light system and COVID testing requirements, the majority of UK holidaymakers will continue to refrain from foreign travel. The government has announced an overhaul to the traffic light system, whereby the green, amber and red list classifications has been…
UAE Covid cases down 62% from January
From January to August of this year, the number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE decreased by 62%. According to Dr Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector, cases totalled 95,787 in the first month of 2021, but that number was reduced to 36,516 last month. A total of 87.19% of…
Recent Study Suggests Risk Of Catching Covid On Flights Very Low
A recent study has shown that the risk of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane during a flight is extremely low. The study was carried out by Delta Airlines, Mayo Clinic and the Georgia Department of Health, and tested the risk of exposure to Covid-19 on flights where every passenger had tested negative prior to…
IATA calls for EUâs digital COVID passport to be applied globally
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised the European Commission for delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) in record time and urged countries around the world to adopt the document as the standard for digital vaccine certificates. In a press release issued by the association, its Deputy Director-General Conrad Clifford is quoted to…
