The prevalence of the Delta variant means many travelers, including those who are vaccinated, are facing sickness, quarantines and delayed returns.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
What a U.K. Staycation Looks Like in a Pandemic
The classic summer holiday to Europe has been replaced by a trip to the shores of England, where business is good but owners struggle with worker shortages and Covid restrictions.
Patagonia, Adorned in Autumn
Southern Chile’s snow-capped mountains, vast plains and windswept lakes are often depicted in summertime. See the landscape dressed in autumnal hues.
Germany Puts U.S. on ‘High Risk’ Covid List Amid Delta Surge
American tourists and other nonessential travelers will have to quarantine for 10 days, starting Sunday, if they cannot document full vaccination or immunity from a past infection.
New Zealand, a Pandemic Success Story, Unveils Reopening Strategy
From early next year, vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries can enter New Zealand without having to quarantine.
Edinburgh Fringe Is Back. Is a Smaller Festival Better?
Locals long complained that the event had gotten too big. This year, because of the pandemic, their wish for a reduced Fringe has been granted.
Settling Scores at a Fist-Fighting Festival in the Peruvian Andes
Each year on Dec. 25, thousands of locals gather in the town of Santo Tomás — dressed in elaborate costumes — to dance, drink and duke it out.
Italians (Mostly) Embrace a ‘Green Pass’ to Prove Vaccination on Its First Day
While such measures have prompted protests in France and divided Americans, Italians are enjoying a season of rationality under Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
Biden Administration Planning to Require Foreign Travelers to Be Vaccinated
The plan is part of a new system to be put in place after the current restrictions on travel into the country are lifted, but officials have yet to determine when that might be done.
Looking for St. Mark’s Square? You May Find Yourself in a Shipyard Instead.
As Venice’s ban on cruise ships took effect this weekend, some tourists were surprised to be docked hours away from the city’s famous sights.