Travel
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TSA and CBP Announce Expansion of Preclearance Program
TSA and CBP Announce Expansion of Preclearance Program Flying into the U.S. from abroad could soon get smoother and easier for many people. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday they will invite new airports to participate in the Preclearance program for the first time since 2016. “Preclearance…
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Park MGM & NoMad Las Vegas Reopen as First Smoke-Free Casinos on The Strip (Video)
Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are reopening their doors today, marking the final MGM Resorts’ properties around the world to open following COVID-19 closures. Located in the heart of the iconic Strip, when Park MGM reopens it will be the Las Vegas Strip’s first smoke-free casino resort.
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Hawaii Will Let Visitors Bypass Quarantine Requirement if They Test Negative for COVID-19
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has announced that starting October 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass the 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to take the test within 72 hours of arrival in the islands.
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California, Hawaii and 4 Other States Removed From NY Quarantine List
California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio, as well as the Northern Mariana Islands, have been removed from the Empire State’s list of quarantine states, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
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A Look at Travel Habits of More Active Travelers During Pandemic
While this pool of people might not be representative of the population of the United States, it should be better aligned with readers of this site who are probably more active travelers than the average person.Â
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Travelers Left Behind $1M in Coins at TSA Checkpoints Last Year
Air travelers left behind more than $926,000 in coins and cash at security checkpoints, based on the “Unclaimed Money at Airports in Fiscal Year 2019” report that was submitted to Congress. TSA’s 2019 grand total included nearly $19,000 in foreign currency as well.
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Thailand Reopening Requires 14-Day Quarantine in Phuket
Many countries around the world have travel bans in place. Even if travel is allowed, it usually comes with a quarantine requirement of 14 days, which is something that no one is willing to do while on vacation. But what if that 14-day quarantine was done at an awesome location?
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Bali Aims to Reopen to International Tourists in September
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites, picturesque beaches, nightlife, popular resort towns, yoga and meditation retreats.
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Google Makes it Easier to Travel During the Pandemic
As restrictions and advisories begin to lift, Google is adding information about travel resuming in a specific destination on Google Search. You’ll soon see the percentage of open hotels with availability and flights operating at the city or county level based on Google Flights and Hotels data from the previous week.
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Global ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Americans Has Been Lifted
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its advisory warning US citizens against traveling abroad. The ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory, which is the most severe travel advisory, was put in place back on March 19th.
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New Yorkers Are Now Allowed to Enroll in Trusted Traveler Programs Again
Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) for New York residents.
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Bahamas Bans American Tourists Due to Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced Sunday that he country will close its borders to travelers from the United States starting Wednesday, July 22.
