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Where can Americans travel this Summer?

By Christopher Hill on May 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you traveling yet? Have you been vaccinated? This Summer is looking set to be a much-needed boon for destinations reliant on tourism. Our hearts ache for what is happening in India, but fortunately, there are other parts of the world where you can travel to safely. You can travel to the following countries without […]

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Where can Americans travel to in May?

By Christopher Hill on Apr 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Seychelles, South America, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Travel is back! ‘Flights’ is one of the most searched for terms on Google, and especially if you have been vaccinated, you may want to start turning those pent-up travel dreams into reality. The following destinations will let you in without testing if you are fully vaccinated: Belize Croatia Ecuador Georgia Iceland Seychelles In further […]

Untamed Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

By Jozef Verbruggen on Mar 26, 2021 in Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Regions

With chilled-out Caribbean vibes on one side and the monster Pacific swells on the other, Central America is perched between the most heavenly tropical beaches. These sun-drenched powdery sands sculpt a golden frame of a treasure chest of cultures and lush rain and cloud forests full of life. Let us take you to the most […]

Where can Americans travel to in April?

By Christopher Hill on Mar 11, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Zambia

Update: the vaccines are working! People are booking trips again – do you want to be part of this? Depending on your individual circumstances, the time may be right for you, before places get overrun again. Whilst Americans can’t yet travel to as many destinations as in 2019, and you must exercise your judgment, you […]

Where can Americans travel to in March?

By Christopher Hill on Feb 15, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, USA, Zambia

Good news! Our prospects for traveling more extensively and safely are steadily improving, and this New York Times article makes the point that all five vaccines have eliminated Covid deaths, and are reducing Covid to the status of a mild flu. I am excited, and no doubt you are too. Whilst restrictions on where Americans […]

Where can Americans travel to in February?

By Christopher Hill on Feb 03, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, USA

We have reason for optimism that 2021 will be far better than 2020, what with vaccinations being rolled out across America, and of course a new President taking office, who appears determined to get on top of Covid. This is clearly exciting, and good news for all, especially those keen to travel again. Whilst there […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

5 colourful destinations to brighten your day

By Kerry Golds on Jan 18, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Middle East, Regions

These five corners of the planet captivate with their beautiful hues, from cherry-blossom pink to jungle green. When you picture your perfect holiday destination, which colours spring to mind? Do you imagine emerald forests, azure oceans, golden sands? Colour can have such a profound impact on the character of a place and its attraction to […]

Going off the grid: Top 5 getaways for a New Year reset

By Anna Mascaro on Jan 17, 2021 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Maldives, Morocco, North America, Regions, USA

A New Year abounds with possibilities to bid adieu to the old and set out to explore some of the world’s most extraordinary hidden gems. From cultural treasures in Korcula island to atmospheric streets in Essaouira, tropical paradise in Costa Rica and the Maldives, and the soaring Red Rocks of Sedona, we reveal the best […]

Where can Americans travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 16, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has cleared its latest hurdle, with the FDA approving the vaccine for emergency use. This is clearly exciting, and good news for those eager to travel again. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With January having amongst the lowest temperatures, you may have a hankering to […]

Where can Americans travel to in December?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 18, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

The big buzz right now surrounds Pfizer’s potential COVID-19 vaccine and hopes that it will prove effective and we can return to some semblance of travel normalcy. We await further updates with regards to how this is progressing, and in the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With the holiday season […]

Suite of the week: Casa Ventanas, Cayo Espanto, San Pedro, Belize

By Paul Johnson on Nov 16, 2020 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: Casa Ventanas Location: Cayo Espanto, San Pedro, Belize Size of accommodation: 1,100 square feet Cost per night: starting from $1,795 What makes it special: Casa Ventanas is the private island resort’s exclusive over-the-water bungalow, allowing for an intimate and unique way to soak up the Belizean sun and explore the vast underwater life below. Perfectly positioned three miles […]

Where can Americans travel to in November?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 09, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania

The election may be over, but clearly, Covid-19 is not, so there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. And with Thanksgiving this month, you may have a hankering to get out and explore (and make a difference helping those less fortunate). But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask […]

Suite of the week: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

By Paul Johnson on Nov 09, 2020 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Suite of the Week

Suite name: STAR Class™ Producer’s Suite Location: Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Size of accommodation: 3,110 square feet Cost per night: starting from $735 per night, based on double occupancy Who’s stayed there: Mario Lopez and his wife and kids; Vanessa Morgan; Rachel Lindsay and several other members of The Bachelor franchise, including Kristina Schulman, Astrid […]

How to finish this dreadful year well

By Christopher Hill on Nov 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Belize, California, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Louisiana, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Zambia

2020 has been almost universally challenging for us all, and now we are coming into the holiday season, traditionally a time of caring for those who are having it even tougher than us. I think this is even more important this year, especially for those in the developing world who, in addition to COVID-19, face […]

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Where can Americans travel to in October?

By Christopher Hill on Oct 02, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania

Thanks to COVID-19 being not yet under control in the US, the number of countries offering visa-free access to Americans has decreased markedly to about 40 countries, and several of these have restrictions. But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask if you should travel. This is a personal judgment call, […]

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