[Forbes, Getty Images] While more countries continue to lift travel limits, Canada and Mexico announced they are extending restrictions on U.S. travelers as coronavirus cases continue to rise, joining a long list of countries that aren’t ready to welcome back American visitors. KEY FACTS Canada and Mexico have extended border closures limiting […]
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[USA TODAY] The U.S. State Department lifted its advisory on avoiding international travel, put in place five months ago. The agency said Thursday in a news release that lifting the global health advisory, issued at the highest alert level – 4 – March 19, was done in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
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[CNBC, iStock/Getty Images] Mika Manninen has been on the road for approximately 75% of 2020. As the CEO and co-founder of dairy-free yogurt brand Hälsa Foods, the Finnish native who now resides in Palm Beach, Florida, has taken 33 flights (including four abroad) and spent 160 nights in hotels in […]
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[ABC NEWS] CHICAGO (WLS) — An emergency order instructing anyone traveling to Chicago from 15 states that have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases to self-quarantine for two weeks went into effect Monday. Travelers from the following states are affected: -Alabama-Arkansas-Arizona-California-Florida-Georgia-Idaho-Louisiana-Mississippi-North Carolina-Nevada-South Carolina-Tennessee-Texas-Utah The order will remain in effect until […]
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[CNBC, GETTY IMAGES] Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced millions of Americans to shelter in place, many people are reconsidering their travel rewards credit cards. In response, many premier travel card issuers (including Amex, Chase, Citi and Capital One) have updated their rewards programs to offer limited-time redemptions on groceries, streaming and takeout. […]
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[Dominican Today] Santo Domingo, DR This Wednesday, July 01, the Punta Cana Airport, where most tourists arrive in the Dominican Republic, resumes operations after being paralyzed for more than three months due to the closure of the borders in the country. This is a historic moment for the country because the […]
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[CNBC, GETTY IMAGES] KEY POINTS United dismissed the effectiveness of blocking middle seats. Airlines are grappling with how to calm travelers nervous about flying during the coronavirus pandemic. All major U.S. carriers require that passengers wear masks onboard. United Airlines on Wednesday dismissed the notion that blocking some seats onboard would […]
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[Forbes] Passengers are gaining remarkable deals as travel restrictions ease and flights resume in many parts of the world. Fare discounts and only partially filled planes are common, but some airlines are offering bigger incentives. Among airlines’ offerings are promotions covering unlimited domestic flights for $93 through next March, 50% […]
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[Forbes, Getty Images] The tourism industry loves the idea and so does President Trump, but will Congress get on board? If approved, the “Explore America” Tax Credit would dangle up to $4,000 in front of Americans for vacation expenses spent in the U.S. at hotels, theme parks, restaurants and other […]
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[CNN] If you’re one of the many people noticing the lilt of birdsong more profoundly these days (or perhaps even for the first time at all), you’re not alone.Everywhere from the Upper West Side to Wuhan, the phenomenon of all this suddenly more audible tweeting-in-the-wild is one of the commonly […]
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