Travelers on airplanes, trains, buses and in airports and train stations should be prepared to continue to wear masks for holiday travel and into next year.The White House is expected to extend the transportation mask mandate through Jan. 18, according to reports from Reuters and CNBC.The news comes as the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19…
Allegiant Air will expand its network again this fall by adding 22 new routes to entice snowbirds seeking sunshine. The Las Vegas-based ultra low-cost airline will roll the routes out in late October, November and December in time for the holiday travel season. “A hallmark of Allegiant’s service is to connect travelers to warmer destinations where they can enjoy a variety of outdoor leisure…
After a 18-month-long journey, a herd of wandering elephants in China appear to be heading home.The 14 Asian elephants, down from 16 that began the trek, have made an 807-mile journey and now appear to be headed toward a protected habitat in southwest China’s Yunnan providence, Reuters reported.The herd had help from local authorities to guide their…
American tourists can now visit Canada for the first time since the pandemic.Canada opened its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents at 12:01 a.m. Monday.The moment couldn’t arrive any sooner for loved ones who’ve been apart the entire pandemic.“We were all so eagerly waiting for that day,” Asawari Kaur of Indiana told the Detroit…
GET SET 8:32, 3 Aug 2021Updated: 8:32, 3 Aug 2021BORIS Johnson has rejected calls for a new “Amber Watchlist” travel tier and called for holiday advice to be made “as simple as possible” for Brits heading abroad. His plea came just hours after bumbling junior minister suggested the travel traffic lights scheme could become a…
FRUSTRATED travel bosses have warned Boris Johnson that Europe is laughing at Britain as EU countries open up their borders quicker to holidaymakers. They fear the PM risks squandering our vaccine rollout with complex rules. 1Travel bosses fear Boris Johnson risks squandering our vaccine rollout with complex rulesCredit: AlamyThe blast came as ministers mulled adding…
TOKYO — Bryson DeChambeau will not be representing the United States in the men’s golf competition at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. USA Golf announced the news Sunday morning in Japan, late Saturday night in the U.S. He will be replaced by Patrick Reed as one of four American golfers in the field of…
Canada is set to open its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers next month, but travelers will notice a few differences compared to their pre-pandemic trips.From COVID testing and vaccination requirements to lodging prices, a number of things have changed up north since nonessential border travel between the two countries was first shut down in…
Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said vaccinated individuals did not need to wear masks indoors two months ago, experts now are calling for people to “vax it and mask it.”Los Angeles County this weekend mandated masks indoors, though the county sheriff announced he wouldn’t enforce it. Other California counties also recommended masks…
YOUNG parents risk missing a foreign holiday this summer as they will not be double jabbed by the end of the school break. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will today confirm that travel restrictions to amber countries will be relaxed for the fully vaccinated. ???? Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest updates 4Young parents risk…
Live BlogEUR WE GO 10:32, 8 Jul 2021Updated: 10:32, 8 Jul 2021ENGLAND are into the Euro 2020 final! The Three Lions will face Italy in Sunday’s showpiece after Harry Kane’s goal in extra-time saw off Denmark. The Italians beat Spain 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday as the 120-minute clash ended 1-1. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET…
CONOR McGREGOR was hailed after he put forward a donation to pay for the entire Irish amateur MMA team to compete in the Youth World Championships. McGregor’s money will help the squad and coaches travel to Sofia, Bulgaria from July 29 to August 1 to contest the IMMAF 2021 tournament. 1Conor McGregor put forward a…
Live BlogEUR WE GO 10:32, 8 Jul 2021Updated: 10:32, 8 Jul 2021ENGLAND are into the Euro 2020 final! The Three Lions will face Italy in Sunday’s showpiece after Harry Kane’s goal in extra-time saw off Denmark. The Italians beat Spain 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday as the 120-minute clash ended 1-1. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET…
NOT IRREVERSIBLE 1:00, 17 Jul 2021Updated: 1:00, 17 Jul 2021THERE are fears Britain could be back in lockdown within a matter of weeks as cases continue to surge around the country. With millions of Brits desperate for a return to normality, one minister admitted the government is ready to reintroduce tough lockdown rules should covid…
As the world opens back up, many travelers are eager to get back on the road, but Asian Americans may have some additional baggage after more than a year-and-a-half of attacks on their community.”Before the pandemic, I had no problem really going out and traveling,” said Hana Lee, a Korean American from Colorado Springs. “It was just fun.”She…
With a copper spire that soars nearly 300 feet skyward, this French Gothic cathedral is an architectural wonder. The impressive 45,000 square-foot-edifice – featuring 23 altars, elaborate hand-carved wooden decorations and German-imported stained-glass windows – could be one of the great churches of Europe. It’s not. It’s the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The New Jersey showpiece is one…