Bulgaria – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bulgaria.   If you decide to travel to Bulgaria: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive…

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VUELING AND CIRIUM SIGN A DEAL FOR CIRIUM SKY TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Vueling, which forms part of IAG (International Airlines Group), has signed a landmark deal with Cirium, the aviation analytics company, to improve airline operational efficiencies through the Cirium Sky managed data warehouse and analytics solution. The multi-year deal provides Vueling with access to Cirium’s new data aviation warehouse and analytics capability.

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The award traveler’s guide to Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy is a popular hotel loyalty program, especially among U.S. travelers. The program has changed significantly over the years, including Marriott’s removal of award charts in early 2022. But, there’s still plenty of value in the Marriott Bonvoy program. Whether you’re a long-term Marriott loyalist or new to the program, you should know how to get the most…

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Belarus – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Reissued with updates to health information. Do Not Travel to Belarus due to the arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of detention, the Russian military attack on neighboring Ukraine, and the buildup of Russian military in Belarus along the border with Ukraine. U.S. citizens in Belarus should depart immediately via commercial or private means. On February 28, 2022, the Department of…

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Botswana – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Botswana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Botswana. If you decide to travel to Botswana: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program…

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Austria – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Austria. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Austria. If you decide to travel to Austria: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts…

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Estonia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Estonia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Estonia. If you decide to travel to Estonia: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the U.S. Embassy’s web page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make…

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Finland – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Finland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Finland. If you decide to travel to Finland: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel…

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5 luxury river cruises on wow-worthy itineraries

River cruises are appealing for many reasons. I should know, as I’ve enjoyed dozens of them all over the world. Some of my favorites have been on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, India’s Brahmaputra and of course the storied waterways of Europe. Travel by river is leisurely, convenient (no long tender rides to shore) and intimate — life…

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