February already? Snow way.
Exciting things are happening in the world of travel – such as a freshly-launched cheat sheet for booking last-minute vacays and a road trip to honor the start of Black History Month. Let’s jump right into this week’s headlines, shall we?
The pre-check
With more places mandating boosters, more locations opening back up and some beloved events scoped to resume, here’s what’s happening this week in the world of travel.
- Who’s really going places…
Vaccinated travelers. According to a recent Forbes article, a majority of US residents who say they have plans to travel in the coming year are either fully vaccinated or boosted.
- The question many are asking.
Do I need a booster to travel? Many locations require proof of full vaccination, however, some popular destinations are starting to ask for proof of a COVID-19 booster too.
- Speaking of boosters…
Many European locations are implementing their own booster requirements, including Spain, which is requiring that all US travelers must show proof in order to enter.
- Who’s rolling out the welcome wagon.
The Philippines and Morocco – starting next week (2/7 and 2/10), vaccinated visitors are welcome.
- Who’s no longer on a break.
Many annual festivals, like Mardi Gras and Coachella, plan to resume their events in 2022. Time to start comparing those flight + hotel vacation packages…
Trending travel
Here’s what’s trending and how it can help you make the most of your trip.
There’s no time like the last-minute.
Towards the end of 2021, domestic flight searches within 7 days of departure were up 13% compared to 2019*, and international flight searches within 14 days of departure were up 38% since 2019* – and it looks like that trend’s continuing. But if you’re booking last-minute, you might think you need to eat up extra costs. Uh, no. To help you plan better, smarter and…later, we put together a last-minute booking tool kit. Take a look to see which tools can help you plan your next spontaneous getaway. Here’s some highlights:
- Search with flexible filters
Find flights, hotels and rental cars that won’t charge you if your plans change.
- Choose your trip insurance
We’ve outlined what most insurances cover and how to find the right policy for your trip.
- Price Freeze and Price Alerts
Track flight and hotel prices to know if they change, or freeze prices in their place if you’re not quite ready to decide.
- Catch up on Travel Restrictions
Stay up to date on which countries or public spaces are open, testing and vaccination requirements.
Community Voices
Stories from our community of travelers that can help elevate your own journey.
Hit the road to learn more about Black History in America.
Black history is American history. We’ve put together a non-exhaustive list of historical sites that may have been left out of history books or remain under-discovered, to help you build a road trip journey with purpose. Check out our cross-country Black history road trip blog for the full list of destinations.
- Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Earlimart, CA
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
New Orleans, LA
- Boston’s Black Heritage Trail
Boston, MA
Social Shoutout
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