Spring has entered the group chat.
As of Sunday, it’s officially spring. If you don’t already have plans to get away for a seasonal vacation, we’ve got you. Keep reading for the latest news and this year’s hottest (and cheapest) spring break destination in the Caribbean*.
The pre-check
With guidance for traveling to Europe, New Zealand and Canada revising the rules, changes in hotel services and positive flight trends, here’s the latest in travel news.
- Who’s got some good NewZ. New Zealand is opening its international borders to some travelers after more than two years of COVID-19 isolation.
- No more tests, eh? Canada’s Minister of Health recently announced that starting April 1, CA will no longer require fully-vax’d travelers to show negative pre-departure tests.
- Sales have really taken off. As of February, domestic airline ticket sales were up 4% compared to 2019 – excuse us while we happy dance (and cry).
- Should I stay or should I go? Many travelers are wondering whether to hold off on upcoming trips to Europe – here’s what to consider before postponing plans.
- Keep it clean. As in, your hotel room. Though this precaution initially started due to the pandemic, many hotels have discontinued daily cleaning services unless requested.
Trending travel
Here’s what’s trending and how it can help you make the most of your trip.
Spring break, but for adults.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be a rowdy college student in order to take a spring break trip. As many travelers are itching to pack their bags this spring, we gathered some of our data to see which Caribbean destinations were the most affordable from state to state. The overwhelming answer for nearly all states was San Juan, Puerto Rico*. Now is the time to plan your very own trip – head to our San Juan City Guide to get the full run-down on this affordable spring destination. Oh and ps. you won’t even need a passport.
Off the beaten path
Where we share stories, tips, or hacks that might’ve been missed in your usual content feed.
Tips on van-life from nomadic women who live it.
Women’s History Month isn’t over yet! This week, we wanted to highlight content about women who have turned road tripping into a lifestyle. Though there are many nuances and complexities that come with van life, we chatted with six women to discuss their top tips about how to get started:
- Save this hashtag. Follow the #VanLife hashtag on Instagram, but remember that daily life will be grittier than the picture-perfect aesthetic on the ‘gram.
- Join a van life Facebook group. This is a great resource for learning, inspiration, encouragement and tips from like-minded people in the community.
- Give it a test drive. Rent a van or RV and take the lifestyle for a spin. Start by parking it in your own driveway, if you’re nervous.
- Read up on others’ experiences. Learn more from other women, like Jenny, who live nomadic lifestyles and learn more about how to transition to life on the road.
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*KAYAK US searches to the Caribbean region were considered for search dates 1/1/22 – 2/16/22 and travel dates 3/1/22 – 4/30/22.
