As vaccine rollouts accelerate, especially in the U.S., travelers filled with that oft-mentioned “pent-up desire” are looking at whether it’s safe to travel to Europe and when they’ll be able to go. And while it’s too soon to travel to most countries in Europe right now, we maybe have a clearer idea of when it might be possible to visit the continent again.

When we first wrote this article in March of 2020, it was difficult to imagine that a year later, the entire world would still be in the grips of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) had just declared the pandemic, yet it still seemed impossible that the virus would spread so rampantly or last so long.

Would you do anything for love? According to a recent study, travel-starved Americans are willing to give up L-O-V-E if it means they can hear those beautiful words: “This is your captain speaking.”... Train travel is gaining in popularity — stress-free, eco-friendly travel that lets you sit back and enjoy scenic views? A great deal on a train trip? Amtrak is offering just that.

Would you do anything for love? According to a recent study, travel-starved Americans are willing to give up L-O-V-E if it means they can hear those beautiful words: “This is your captain speaking.”

As the pandemic appears to be winding down, travel restrictions are finally being lifted, meaning your chance to travel the world once more is right around the corner... With many countries or states already requiring a negative test to travel, the concept of a resort bubble provides one more layer of assurance.

As the pandemic appears to be winding down, travel restrictions are finally being lifted, meaning your chance to travel the world once more is right around the corner. The most recent country to open up is Iceland, which will start allowing visitors from all over the world — including Americans — into the country starting in mid-March.

Channel Islands National Park  won the Gold Award for Guide/Travel Book at the PubWest Book Design Awards. The PubWest Book Design Awards recognize superior design and outstanding production quality of books throughout North America.

Health passports are something we had hardly heard of a year ago; now everyone is talking about them. Some form of passport or proof of health status is likely to be a lasting legacy of the pandemic. It is early days for this, with some idea now of what airline systems will look like.

Pursuit recently introduced The Ritual at Sky Lagoon, a seven-step experience inspired by the traditions of Icelandic bathing culture. Exclusive to the oceanfront, geothermal lagoon located minutes from downtown Reykjavik, The Ritual at Sky Lagoon will combine the healing powers of warm and cold waters, warm steam, dry heat and fresh air.

Based on new CDC recommendations and CDPH guidance, the LAC DPH COVID-19 quarantine requirements have been updated to include exceptions for vaccinated persons meeting specific criteria.