COVID + Travel
News about the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it’s affecting travel around the world.
Even though the Pandemic That Shall Not Be Named has prompted the cancellation of many (every?) trip, it’s still possible to reconnect with the world. Here are 40-plus ideas for U.S. trips, vetted and tested by AFAR editors, for when the time is right. (By AFAR Editors/MARCH 2021)
We’ve had months to imagine our next trip. Where will we go, who will we meet, who will we be? Now we’re nearly ready to get back out there, and so are our readers. Here, we reveal our collective dreams deferred—family reunions, milestone celebrations, solo escapes—and how we can make up for it in memorable ways.
Does a COVID-19 vaccine give you a green light to see the world? What have we learned from the pandemic about being a good traveler? Here, we explore how we should re-enter, where they’re welcoming us, and why we need to greet our global neighbors with respect.
Due to a rising number of COVID cases, the National Park Service has reinstated mask policies in indoor spaces for some parks.
Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is (finally) reopening to tourism on July 1.
There is now one less hurdle when visiting this beautiful island country.
The testing requirement that created numerous hurdles for international travelers has been scrapped—at least for now. Here’s what you need to know.
The European country’s reopening policy will affect summer travelers.
Travelers need to follow the country’s strict safety measures or risk being sent home.
What happens when you test positive in one of the most remote corners of the world.
While masks are no longer required on flights within the United States, there are still many international carriers that have mask mandates in place.
The Middle Eastern country is the latest to lift certain pandemic travel restrictions, including predeparture and postarrival COVID testing.
Neither the White House nor the CDC has provided any indication that the mandatory testing rule will be relaxed anytime soon.
The updated advice comes as cases and hospitalizations are back on the rise in the U.S.
With the United States still requiring a negative COVID test within one day of traveling to the U.S., countless travelers are faced with the possibility of getting stuck abroad if they test positive.
After opening to vaccinated travelers from visa-waiver countries, including the United States, in May, New Zealand will open to all international travelers later this summer—ahead of schedule.
Starting May 16, masks will no longer be required on flights within the bloc. However, rules may vary by airline and route, including when flights are traveling someplace where masks are still mandatory.
Travelers can go island hopping minus the proof of vaccination or prearrival COVID test.
After doing away with its COVID testing requirement for vaccinated travelers in March, Italy is now no longer requiring a health pass, or “green pass,” to enter restaurants and other venues.
Vaccinated travelers no longer need a prearrival COVID test, but they will still need to take a rapid test soon after arrival.
Infectious disease experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped last week and as COVID cases are on the rise again.
Starting April 26, the city-state will ease several COVID measures, including allowing for larger events.