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Tourists Face Restrictions Amid Fear of New Virus Spikes
"Let's not forget that the coronavirus was and continues to be a cold, cruel and wrecking executioner," Hernando Calleja said at a solemn ceremony commemorating COVID-19 victims at Madrid's Royal Palace.
Provincetown Pivots Amid Pandemic: High Season's New Look
This summer, it's the unique and necessary parade of masks down Commercial Street instead of drag queens that may steal the show. But Provincetown has weathered many a storm over its 293-year history.
Twitter Reacts to Zac Efron's New Travel Netflix Show 'Down to Earth'...for All the Wrong Reasons
Zac Efron's new travel series "Down to Earth" hit Netflix Friday and though the show is meant to be educational and perhaps spiritual, some Twitter users cannot get past how hot the actor is.
Airlines Encouraged Travelers to Fly After 9/11, But a Virus is Different
The U.S. airline industry has generally faced two obstacles in enticing more people to fly: fear and fares.
Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida
"The Most Magical Place on Earth" has reopened after nearly four months with new rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Connecticut Mayor Sues Delta Airlines Over Dog Bite
Bridgeport's mayor is suing Delta Airlines over a dog bite he says he suffered on a flight.
China Threatens Visa Restrictions on US Officials Over Tibet
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the move would target "U.S. individuals with egregious conduct related to Tibet issues" but gave no specifics.
Thermometers in Hand, Dubai Opens for Tourists Amid Pandemic
From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday — but what that means for this sheikhdom that relies on the dollars, pounds, rupees and yuan spent by travelers remains in question.
Mona Lisa Back at Work, Visitors Limited, as Louvre Reopens
Paris' Louvre Museum, which houses the world's most famous portrait, reopened Monday after a four-month coronavirus lockdown and without its usual huge throngs.
Mapping the Gay Guides Project Highlights Historic Queer Spaces
A new scholarly project at Cal State Fullerton, created by Assistant Professor Eric Gonzaba, maps LGBT bars, cafes and hotels from the historic Bob Damron's Gay Guides.
9 Tips for An RV Road Trip with Your Dog
RV sales and rentals are soaring. Are you planning a first-time getaway with your dog? Here's an essential list before you hit the road.
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace Brings Luxury Back to Las Vegas Strip
High rollers can once again return to Las Vegas for all the glamour and glitter that Sin City has to offer. Given the current pandemic, bathing in luxury has become a semi-private affair.
U.S. Issues Guidelines But No New Rules for Safe Air Travel
All leading U.S. airlines now require passengers to wear masks, but regulators have refused a request by the airlines to make it a federal rule.
Virus Concerns Grow, as Do Crowds Flocking to Jersey Shore
As coronavirus-related restrictions are eased and temperatures climb, people are flocking back to the Jersey Shore.
Sardinia Blocks Americans Who Landed in Private Jet
The tourists were prevented from leaving the airport and kept in a waiting area, according to photographs of them posted by Sardinian media. But where did they head next?
Tourism to Latin America Hammered by COVID
With the coronavirus keeping Americans at home during the summer, countries south of the U.S. border are bracing for an economic reckoning from a decline in tourism.
Puerto Vallarta Reopens with Health and Safety Protocols in Place
The first visitors to arrive in Puerto Vallarta since the reopening of its hotels and beaches last week found a destination engrossed in health and safety protocols to meet the realities of a world of COVID-19.
Mexico's Legacy Airline Aeromexico Files for Bankruptcy
Mexico's oldest legacy airline, Aeromexico, said Tuesday it has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization, a form of bankruptcy in which the carrier can keep operating while its debts and obligations are sorted out.
Fauci, CDC Chief Raise Concerns About Full Airline Flights
"Obviously that is something that is of concern. I'm not sure what went into that decision making," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel. "I think in the confines of an airplane that becomes even more problematic."
How Risky is Flying During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too.