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CUBA COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW

Cuba is a hugely popular tourist destination famous for its pristine beaches, stunning architecture, vibrant culture and streets lined with classic American cars. The Cuban tourism industry was completely shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in March but has since reopened its borders to international

Nepal reopens to tourists coming by air, land borders still closed.

Nepal has thrown open the doors to foreign tourists after keeping them out for nine months as the country battled the Covid-19 pandemic. All tourist visas have been restored, and foreign visitors are now free to fly into the country, the Department of Immigration said, but the land borders are still closed. “Issuance of tourists entry visa from Nepali diplomatic missions abroad has resumed,” the

Dominica stands first in National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2021” list

Dominica: Travelling is the best way to explore the life, In an attempt to explore travellers to ‘dream now, go later’, National Geographic made a ‘Best of the World’ 2021 travel List in which the Commonwealth of Dominica received much recognition. The publication listed wanderlust in its readers with the Caribbean island’s leafy forests, powerful volcanos, 365 rivers, black sand beaches, mountain waterfall,Lake, where temperatures near 200°F (93.3°C).

Starfish Cayo Guillermo resort to open in December

TORONTO — Starfish Cayo Guillermo is set to commence operations on Dec. 10, marking the 20th property in Cuba for Canadian owned-and-operated Blue Diamond Resorts. Nestled on the shores of Cayo Guillermo in Cuba, the all-inclusive resort – formerly known as Club Cayo Guillermo – offers modern updates to common areas, restaurants and the majority of its 296 rooms.

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THAILAND OPENS BORDERS FOR TOURISTS FROM ALL COUNTRIES

Thailand’s borders have been proven to be hard to enter for most of the year following their lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, recent changes to their visas policies means that travelers from all nations can gain entry to the Land of Smiles. Here’s all you need to know about this story, and what it means for travelers around the world.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS REOPENING FOR TOURISM

The paradisal British Virgin Islands have re-opened their borders to international tourists for the first time since March. A popular yachting destination comprised of over 60 islands set in a volcanic archipelago, the news is sure to be welcomed by travelers and those who live on the islands alike as the country looks to restart its tourism sector following Hurricane Irma and the pandemic.

Botswana To Reopen Borders; International Flights Resume December 1

​​​The president of Botswana announced this week the opening of the country’s borders from November 9. The President’s phased approach saw domestic air travel resume at Botswana’s three key airports: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Kasane Airport and Maun Airport.

Visitors to Ireland Will Now Be Able to Quarantine for As Little As 5 Days

Ireland, the first European country to reenter a national shutdown as a second wave of coronavirus took hold of the continent, will now allow visitors who test negative for COVID-19 after their arrival to quarantine for as little as five days. Currently, visitors from the U.S. and most of Europe are required to quarantine for 14 days. That means, no weddings, funerals, in-person holiday shopping, or face-to-face visits with others

First Britons receive Covid-19 vaccine, a landmark moment in the pandemic

The United Kingdom has become the world's first nation to begin vaccinating its citizens with a fully vetted and authorized Covid-19 shot, a landmark moment in the coronavirus pandemic. The first Briton to get the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine -- 90-year-old Margaret Keenan -- received the first of two doses at 6:31 a.m. local time on Tuesday at University Hospital in Coventry, less than a week after the UK became the first country to approve it.

ZIMBABWE IS REOPENING FOR TOURISM ON OCTOBER 1

Zimbabwe is officially reopening borders for international tourism on October 1st The government of Zimbabwe held a cabinet meeting on September 8 and made the decision to reopen international airports and resume inbound tourism on October 1, 2020.