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Puerto Vallarta Slowly Begins to Open, But Still No Beach Access
Puerto Vallarta slowly begins to open, but it'll be a long road ahead before the vibrant beach town is in fully swing.
Tourists, Beware: Foreign Visitors' Travel Health Insurance Might Exclude Pandemics
Many plans offer health care coverage in case a person needs medical attention during a trip. But policies vary tremendously by company -containing limits on payouts, copayments and circumstances, such as whether they cover an evacuation.
Wednesday Workout: Core Workout with Alex Aust
Professional lacrosse player Alex Aust takes us through a 15-minute core circuit workout that you can do anywhere — no equipment needed.
Tuscany Calling: Villa Lena Scheduled to Re-open June 15
The agriturismo hotel, creative residence and countryside getaway will be re-opening with a number of new measures introduced to protect and welcome travelers in the current climate.
Virus Lockdown Gives Venice a Shot at Reimagining Tourism
In usually overcrowded Venice the coronavirus pandemic has dammed off the tide of tourists and hobbled the city's economy.
Surf's Up And So Are New Beach Rules to Prevent Virus Spread
Along the California coast and in states known for silky sands, warm waters and ample sun, the surf is up along with a new set of rules posted in the time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Yellowstone to Partially Reopen Amid Self-Quarantine Differences
Access to the southern half of Yellowstone National Park will resume Monday by way of Wyoming, but park officials continue to talk with Montana officials about reopening the rest of the park after a seven-week closure.
U.S. Travel Survey Reveals Road Trips Will Reign Supreme
More than one in four U.S. adults say travel is among the activities they are excited to return to when experts sound the all clear on COVID-19 restrictions. But will they be ready to go on Day One?
Rocky Mountain National Park to Begin Reopening Late May
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado is scheduled to reopen at the end of May, two months after the park was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, park officials said.
Lost Distillery to Open Interactive Experience at AREA15
Lost Spirits Distillery joins the ranks of wildly immersive experiences at Las Vegas's AREA15, scheduled to open this summer.
EU Unveils Plans to Save Vacations and a Avoid a Lost Summer
The European Union unveiled Wednesday its plan to help citizens across the 27 nations salvage their summer vacations after months of tough coronavirus confinement and to hopefully resurrect Europe's badly battered tourism industry.
Europe Debates Summer Tourist Season as New Clusters Pop Up
New coronavirus clusters have popped up as nations struggle to balance reopening economies with preventing a second wave of infections and deaths, while in Europe, a debate erupted Wednesday over the summer travel season.
Will Low Gas Prices Tempt You Into a Summer Road Trip?
As social distancing guidelines begin to relax across the country, many are considering if and how they can travel. Many people are dismissing the idea of air travel, but what about a road trip?
Paris Slowly Awakens After 2-Month Slumber
After a two-month freeze, Paris slowly awakened on Monday to the world it had lost under lockdown as hairdressers, florists, nail salons and some other businesses reopened - but under mandatory social distancing requirements.
Cyprus Extends Commercial Flight Ban, Hopes to Spur Tourism
Cyprus on Monday extended a ban on commercial flights into and out of the country until May 28 as the government considers ways to restore the country's tourism industry to meet an anticipated swell in demand.
Shanghai Disneyland Opens with Anti-Virus Controls
Visitors in face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened Monday in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Visiting Mom on Mother's Day? A Doctor Weighs In
This year, in the midst of a global pandemic and the need to continue to practice social distancing, the decision to visit mom is even more complex than usual.
Smoky Mountains National Park to Reopen Over Weekend
When the Great Smoky Mountains National Park becomes one of the country's first national parks to reopen Saturday, some of its most popular trails will remain off limits.
Royal Caribbean Group Extends Cancellation Policy Through April 2022
Royal Caribbean Group is extending its "Cruise with Confidence" cancellation policy to sailings through April 2022.
Rogue Tourists Arrested as Hawaii Tries to Curb Virus Spread
Hawaii authorities are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, shopping and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.