wildlife and nature
Inca Trail permits are available for the first time since the pandemic beganJun 25, 2021 • 3 min read
The classic Inca Trail will accept visitors from July 15.
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cruiseAs cruising restarts in the Caribbean, the pandemic ensures it's not all smooth sailingJun 25, 2021 • 6 min read
As cruise lines take their first steps toward post-pandemic normalcy, the relaunch of a newly refurbished Windstar ship seems to exemplify the complexities of…
historySeize a rare chance to stay in this Gaudí masterpiece in BarcelonaJun 21, 2021 • 2 min read
Casa Vicens, one of Antoni Gaudí's earliest architectural works, is opening to guests for one night only through Airbnb.
Malta offers deals to lure visitors as it opens to tourists from 38 US statesJun 21, 2021 • 3 min read
Its tourism authority hopes to attract 35,000 visitors through its "Incentives for Free Independent Travellers" scheme.
Switzerland is set to open to vaccinated American tourists this summerJun 17, 2021 • 2 min read
Vaccinated American, British and Canadian tourists will be welcomed back to Switzerland this month without restrictions as it opens for summer travel season.
Travel from the US to Europe is closer with the EU's new safe travel listJun 16, 2021 • 2 min read
American tourists could be permitted to visit this summer without restrictions.
Portugal reopens borders to US travelers from todayJun 15, 2021 • 1 min read
Portugal is the latest European country to reopen its borders to US travelers.
hikingYou can hike this incredible Californian trail for the first time in 13 yearsJun 15, 2021 • 2 min read
As California drops most of its COVID-19 restrictions, one of the state's most popular hiking trails is reopening to the public for the first time in 13 years.
'The beginning of a new era' - what to expect as California reopens todayJun 15, 2021 • 2 min read
California reopens its economy fully on July 15.
The UK and US aim to relaunch transatlantic travel “as soon as possible”Jun 10, 2021 • 1 min read
The UK and US have announced a new task force aimed at restarting transatlantic travel “as soon as possible”.
Canada expected to loosen US border restrictionsJun 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The US and Canada is expected to discuss reopening the border early next week.
national parksZion National Park is now an International Dark Sky ParkJun 8, 2021 • 2 min read
Utah’s Zion National Park is famous for its astonishing landscapes and natural wonders - but now it may gain more recognition as a great place for stargazing.
Denmark reopens to vaccinated touristsJun 7, 2021 • 1 min read
Denmark officially reopens its borders to fully vaccinated American and British travelers.
air travelSt Lucia eases restrictions for fully vaccinated travelersJun 5, 2021 • 2 min read
St Lucia eases travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers.
Snag a seaside home in Italy from €1 - if you can renovate itJun 3, 2021 • 2 min read
The city of Taranto in Puglia is placing a new lot of abandoned homes on the market for just €1.
luxuryThere’s a new luxury hotel at the Palace of Versailles – see what it looks like insideJun 1, 2021 • 2 min read
A new luxury hotel opens today on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
train travelThe world's highest cog railroad reopens in the Rocky MountainsMay 31, 2021 • 1 min read
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopening in May 2021 after a three-year renovation period.
Travelers to Alaska can get a free COVID-19 vaccinationMay 31, 2021 • 1 min read
The initiative is part of the US state's efforts to restart its tourism industry and will start June 1.
See California’s incredible redwoods from this new sky walkMay 28, 2021 • 1 min read
The Redwood SkyWalk at Sequoia Park Zoo will allow visitors to explore the forest from 100-feet above the ground.
public transport12 long-distance Amtrak routes are returning to daily serviceMay 26, 2021 • 2 min read
The daily service for 12 long-distance routes is being restored following COVID-19-related schedule reductions.
wildlife and natureThe best places to see May's 'super flower blood moon'May 25, 2021 • 2 min read
A "super flower blood moon", or as astronomers call it, a "total lunar eclipse" will be visible in some parts of the world on Wednesday.
Norway is easing quarantine restrictions for some European travelersMay 24, 2021 • 2 min read
The Norwegian government is removing the distinction between necessary and unnecessary travel.