Citi’s New Travel Portal with Booking.com is Now Live
The new travel portal allows Citi customers who have Citi ThankYou Rewards credit cards to book hotels, air travel, car rentals, and attractions through Citi Travel, via the Citi website.
Point.me Review, A Useful Tool for Award Travel
Point.me is a streamlined service that helps you find award availability, shows you award prices, and lets you see all the options you have based on the point/miles currencies. In this Point.me review we’ll take a look at how it all works and whether this is something worth paying for.
Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards: Best Hotels, Spas, Cruises and Restaurants
The hotel ratings expanded into new destinations, including Athens, Bodrum, Capri, Copenhagen, Cusco, Cyprus, Oslo, Sicily, Stockholm and Tunis.
Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Air Travelers Extended till April 10
The policy which was first put in place in October 2021 was set to expire Jan. 8, but will now be enforced until at least April 10.
New York City Is the Most Expensive New Year’s Eve Destination
New York City has been crowned as the world’s most expensive destination for overnight stays this New Year’s Eve.
Hong Kong Will End Most COVID Restrictions on Thursday
All measures would be cancelled on Thursday, December 29, with the exception of the face mask requirement.
China Drops Quarantine Requirement for International Travel
China’s National Health Commission revealed today that it will stop requiring inbound travelers to go into quarantine starting from January 8, 2023.
DHS Extends REAL ID Deadline Once Again
The deadline that was just a few months away, on May 3, 2023, has now been pushed back by more than two years. The new date is May 7, 2025.
Bermuda Eases Entry Process for Visitors Ahead of Schedule
The requirement for an approved TA, the associated forty-dollar fee, and proof of vaccination or medical insurance will no longer be a condition of travel from November 14, 2022.
TSA Reduces TSA PreCheck Enrollment Fee
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has reduced the TSA PreCheck enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70.
Priceline Expands into Activities with Launch of Priceline Experiences
Priceline is introducing Priceline Experiences, further expanding its booking capabilities into ticketed activities and excursions.
Canada Will Remove All Covid Border Measures Starting October 1st
The Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry measures, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.
Japan Will Restore Visa-Free Travel on October 11
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in New York today to discuss the border measures for the novel coronavirus.
NYC Plans $10 Billion Renovation for Midtown Bus Terminal
The agency has allocated $3 billion for the project in its current capital plan. It also hopes to raise more funds by letting developers build four mixed-use towers at the terminal.
Belize Drops All Covid-19 Entry Restrictions
TIME Magazine named Belize as one of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021”. And if you’re looking to visit, it is now easier to do so.
These Are the 12 Best Free Things to Do in NYC
There are plenty of things to do, and places to visit, and you don’t even have to bring your wallet. Check out this list of the best free things to do in NYC.
You Can Access Priority Pass Lounges with Your Venture X Card
You can now use your payment card, through which you get complimentary Priority Pass membership, to access the lounges.
Visiting Europe? You’ll Have to Pay a Fee Starting Next Year
The European Union has announced that starting in May 2023, it will start charging a fee for visitors from many countries including the United States.
Mobile Passport Control, A Free Alternative to Global Entry
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their passport and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device.
Japan Prepares to Welcome Tourists, Masks and Insurance Required
Entry will be initially restricted to guided tours from 98 countries and regions presenting the lowest risk of infection, including the United States.