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France's Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains
People in France are now required to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass to enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel across the country.
Norwegian Cruises Challenges Florida Passenger Vaccine Law
Norwegian Cruise Line asked a federal judge Friday to block a Florida law prohibiting cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
Caribbean Calling: VACAYA's Record-Breaking Return to LGBTQ Travel
VACAYA's 2021-22 trip roster is a dream come true for wanderlust-driven consumers ready to head south of the border to a luxurious Mexican resort, Caribbean cruise, or Costa Rican luxury eco lodge.
Virgin Galactic Restarts Space-Trip Sales at $450K and Up
The ticket window is open again for space flights at Virgin Galactic, with prices starting at $450,000 a seat.
United Airlines Will Require US Employees to Be Vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
Recreation at Risk as Lake Powell Dips to Historic Low
Lake Powell is the second-largest reservoir in the United States. It's shrinking faster than expected.
Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' Needed for Museums, Indoor Dining
New COVID-19 certification rule took effect in Italy as part of the government's plan to rein in a summer surge in infections.
US Plans to Require COVID-19 Shots for Foreign Travelers
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said.
Pandemic Travel Bans Divide Loved Ones Across Borders
Since the start of the pandemic, a constantly changing and confusing web of travel restrictions have separated loved ones around the world.
Provincetown Plans 'Safe and Celebratory' Annual Carnival
One of Provincetown's most anticipated theme weeks of the season returns August 15-21 as the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) announces the schedule for the 42nd annual Carnival.
NYC Will Require Vaccination Proof for Indoor Dining, Gyms
New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant, see a performance or go to the gym.
1st Cruise Ship Docks in Puerto Rico Since Pandemic Began
The Carnival Mardi Gras docked Tuesday in Puerto Rico — the first time a cruise ship has visited the U.S. territory since the pandemic began.
Spirit Cancels Half Its Flights; American Also Struggling
Spirit Airlines canceled nearly half its schedule for Tuesday, the third straight day of extremely high cancellation numbers at the budget airline.
Ding! Ding! San Francisco's Cable Cars Are Running Again
San Francisco's iconic cable cars were chiming their bells and rolling again on the city's hills Monday after being sidelined for 16 months by the pandemic.
Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High, Flight Delays Grow
Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds.
An LGBTQ Insider's Guide to Washington, DC
Much of what makes Washington, DC an attractive destination for members of the LGBTQ community to call home also makes it an ideal getaway for LGBTQ travelers — here are some of their favorite picks.
Tempting Tastes Around the US Celebrate Peru's Bicentennial
Though a visit to South America's northwest coast may be a bit out of reach these days, there are exceptional places stateside to celebrate Peru's independence, along with nearby LGBTQ hot spots.
UK Eases Travel Restrictions as Industry Lobbies for More
Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions.
Provincetown Outbreak Just the Tip of the National Iceberg?
Provincetown is being called the canary down the coal mine in understanding how virulent the Covid Delta variant has become.
Flight Attendants Report High Frequency of Unruly Passengers
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.