I read the news so you don't have to. Weekly updates about what's going on in the travel space
Where To Travel Next?
Europe is open to all Europeans!
Countries are looking to boost local tourism
UK with Staycations, Japan with discounts and coupons, US airlines targeting "visiting friends and family" travel, Belgium with Free Rail Travel To All, An Arizona senator wants to give Americans a $4,000 tax break for travel through 2021
Deal To Look Out For
Ps: Always look for free cancellation when possible, especially booking hotels.
Format: Destination | Cost | Airlines | Date | Hotel
London to Kuala Lumpur | £336 | Swissair, Jetstar, Lufthansa | January to May 2021 | Apartment with view of KL's Twin Tower
Dubai to Manila | $106 | Cebu Pacific | November to December 2020 | Bahamas Suites by Azure Urban Resort Residence
Abu Dhabi | €49/night | August – September 2020 | 5* Radisson hotel
Budapest floating hotel | €40/night | November – December 2020 | 4* OnRiver Hotels - MS Cézanne
Boston to Honolulu | $388 | United | July 15th till April 2021 | Hotel Renew
Chicago to Anchorage | $225 | Alaska Airlines | June 16 to September 30 returning until October 6 | Ingra House Hotel
Americans, Please Stop Travelling Abroad
US Private Plane Rejected at Italy's Border. (Seriously Americans, please do not travel until the ban is lifted.)
Mexico closed its borders on US during July 4
City orders quarantine for anyone arriving in Chicago next week from states with COVID-19 surges
Thinking of Going to Australia? Not any time soon.
Victoria state in Australia to close border since spike of coronavirus cases
Coronavirus cases soared in Melbourne. Expect more stringent lockdown period to come.
Other Countries to Avoid For the Moment
India takes over Russia as the 3rd worst-hit country by Covid-19
Chile recorded 10,159 coronavirus deaths on Sunday.
Inner Mongolia warns after suspected bubonic plague case
Galicia region see a fresh coronavirus outbreak.
Kazakhstan imposes 'second wave' of restrictions as coronavirus surges
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