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5 European getaways this autumn

Summer is waning — but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. Temperatures may be dropping across Europe, but as the continent has been hit with increasingly unbearable heat waves, autumn may be the perfect time to take a trip. Here’s a quick list of where we’re heading this fall: Barcelona, Spain — Barcelona hardly needs

September 7th, 2022|News|

What’s new in Boston? 4 places to visit this September

The summer is coming to a swift end, but a swarm of new venues, from music to five-star dining, have hit Boston. If you’re a New England resident or flying in for business or pleasure, here’s a hit list of places to go. First up is Roadrunner, a 3,500-person music hall in the Brighton neighborhood.

August 31st, 2022|News|

You can now take this ferry from the U.S. to Canada after being closed for 13 years

Have you ever wanted to see Maine’s Acadia National Park by day and Nova Scotia by night? Now you can, all while sitting down. New England residents will be pleased to know that The Cat — a ferry that transports people between Maine and Canada — has resumed after being dormant for 13 years. But it’s

August 18th, 2022|News|

These 5 countries have the toughest lockdowns in the world

The USA recently dropped all Covid-19 travel restrictions, and life for both residents and travelers has largely gone back to normal. But in many places around the world, Covid-19 restrictions including curfews, testing and masks remain a daily reality. Developed by Oxford University researchers, the Covid-19 government response stringency index scores countries on the strictness

July 26th, 2022|News|

Think a European summer trip is a walk in the park? We’ve got your guide here

For the first time in two decades, the dollar and the euro have reached parity. This is great for American travelers headed to Europe this summer… but those heading to the airport will have to deal with chaos first. In recent weeks, lines at airport security checkpoints across the world have reached record lengths.

July 18th, 2022|News|

Ever wondered about the parts of the plane that are off limits to passengers?

On wide-bodied airplanes, there are hidden spaces that are off limits to passengers. Recently, CNN dived in, giving a view into Crew Rest Compartments, or areas where crew can take breaks throughout the flight. On newer airplanes like Boeing 787s or Airbus A350s, they tend to be above the main cabin, but in older planes

June 30th, 2022|News|

The USA has lifted all travel testing — here’s what that means

While Europe has largely lifted all Covid-19-related requirements for international travelers for some months, the United States has kept restrictions, including pre-departure testing.  Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the testing requirement will end, but will continue to monitor the pandemic and reassess the need for testing if the situation

June 22nd, 2022|News|

Post-Covid travel anxiety: 3 tips for managing it

Covid-19 has had lasting effects on most industries — and arguably one of the biggest on travel. Between the forms and new health risks, this has led to new levels of anxiety for many people. According to Dr. Charlotte Russell, Covid-19 has led to uncertainty for many, leaving travellers stressed or uncomfortable with the idea of

May 29th, 2022|News|

Covid mask rules are being dropped across many European airlines

Following new guidance from the EU to drop certain Covid-19 restrictions, many airlines across Europe are dropping their mask mandates, joining the UK and USA. France is one such country to drop requirements for airplane passengers to wear masks, but 13 countries still require them, including Portugal, Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands and

May 20th, 2022|News|

Skip the barbecue: We’ve got your Memorial Day plans here

Memorial Day is coming up quick! Sure, you can celebrate it in the backyard with a barbecue, but if you want to go a bit further afield, we’ve got a list of the top weekend destinations for the long weekend. Plymouth is a historic town in Massachusetts and is home to sites like Plimoth Rock

May 11th, 2022|News|
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