The inoculation campaign in the country is speeding up, but it is heading smack into the holiday period, prompting fears among officials that some would rather get away than get a shot.
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Vaccinated Travelers From ‘Safe Countries’ Will Be Allowed to Visit, European Union Says
The bloc has reached an agreement on entry criteria for tourists who have had their shots and for those from “safe” countries. The changes could come into effect as early as next week.
Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
Members of the European Union are welcoming vaccinated travelers, including Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Allowed to Visit, E.U. Says
The bloc has reached an agreement on entry criteria for tourists who have had their shots and for those from “safe” countries. The changes could come into effect as early as next week.
As Restrictions Loosen, Families Travel Far and Spend Big
Newly vaccinated families are opting for private jets, luxury resorts and guided tours in elaborate new twists on the old-fashioned family reunion.
Capri — First Choice of the Jet Set — Gets First Dibs on Vaccines
Eager to jump-start the lagging tourist economy and compete with Greece and Spain, Italy allows residents of its island playgrounds to get first in line for inoculations.
Glimpses of a Soviet Ghost Town on an Arctic Norwegian Isle
On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
Greece Opens Its Doors to International Tourists
Greek television showed islanders on Mykonos, one of the country’s most popular summer destinations, painting cobblestone streets with whitewash in anticipation.
Heading Home for the Vaccine: One Expat’s Trans-Atlantic Journey
With Europe’s vaccine campaign stymied, the Madrid-based author, along with his husband and children, boarded a plane for the U.S. “The act of taking matters into one’s own hands,” he writes, “can feel daunting.”
Roger Federer on His New Gig: Swiss Tourism Spokesman
In his new role, the tennis champion and avowed chocolate lover shares favorite places to hike, play tennis and eat in his home country.