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…
IATA Calls For An End To All Remaining Travel Restrictions In Europe
Following the waning of Omicron infections across Europe, which influenced a number of countries to finally loosen strict travel rules, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has joined the Airports Council International (ACI) in further pressuring the continent to lift all remaining restrictions ahead of the busy summer season. Although some European nations, such as…
Restrictions At Popular Spring Break Destinations That Travelers Need To Know
Spring Break is almost upon us, and travelers are set to be able to enjoy the holiday’s revelry and associated festivities with far fewer restrictions than we’ve previously seen so far throughout the pandemic. Millions of Americans are expected to take to the roads and skies for Spring Break this year, heading to typical hotspots…
CDC Warns Americans To Not To Travel To Vietnam Despite Removal Of Restrictions
On Monday, February 28, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States made an update on its Travel Notices and changed Vietnam from Level 3 to Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19. The new warning arrives just a few days before March 15, when Vietnam will lift travel restrictions for…
Dubai Removes Testing For Vaccinated Travelers And Eases Internal Restrictions
Dubai has become the latest nation to ease its entry requirements. The popular tourist destination has now removed its PCR test requirement for tourists, and they’ve also reduced various internal restrictions. Although the U.A.E remained open throughout the pandemic—restrictions were often difficult for travelers. The New Entry Requirements In The U.A.E Fully vaccinated tourists no…
Greece, Portugal and Morocco are easing restrictions for British travellers
As popular destinations begin to ease restrictions, coupled with Britain having eased the rules for returning travellers, the off-putting holiday faff may be coming to an end – albeit slowly. So far, Portugal has ditched a pre-departure test for vaccinated UK travellers, Greece too, has dropped the requirement. However, Greece has determined that the second…
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…
IATA Urges All Countries To Remove Restrictions For Vaccinated Travelers
Citing a supposed ineffectiveness of overly strict border measures, IATA (an acronym for International Air Transport Association) has called on all countries to remove restrictions for travelers, especially those who are vaccinated. The association joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in slamming travel bans, and particularly testing regimes which place a disproportionate burden on passengers.…
Cyprus To Remove All Restrictions For Vaccinated Travelers
The European island of Cyprus is set to remove all of its Covid-19 related restrictions for travelers in the coming few months. A picturesque island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, tourism is a key part of the country’s economy, and so news of their impending easing of restrictions is bound to be welcomed…
