Due to the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, this summer has turned into a nightmare for some popular destinations. One of the biggest reasons for this is unvaccinated tourists who have caused massive COVID outbreaks in travel hotspots like Florida and New Orleans. And now, another tourist destination has been hit hard by increased COVID infections—Hawaii. Hawaii currently has over 9,300 active COVID cases, which is crippling the state’s healthcare system. To curb the spread, they have reinstated capacity limits for restaurants and are canceling all large gatherings like concerts and shows. Hawaii’s governor, David Ige, even went a…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is one of the largest cruise operators in the entire world. Together, the conglomerate owns Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas. Now, the company is threatening to move all of its Florida-based ships in response to the state’s new anti-vaccination laws. De Santis, Florida’s governor, recently made it illegal for any company to require proof of vaccination from customers. This is catastrophic to the cruise industry for two reasons. First, the CDC announced that cruise lines can skip a series of hurdles if they can ensure that over 95% of passengers and crew are vaccinated. However,…
Surprisingly, during the pandemic, two new airlines launched in the US. On the surface, the timing probably seemed awful. Why would an airline launch during a pandemic, you may ask. But in reality, the launch of an airline is planned years and years in advance as the logistics of starting a new airline is a mind-bogglingly complex affair. However, with the new boom in travel we’re seeing as the pandemic dies down, it’s possible that America’s newest airlines, Avelo and Breeze, launched at the perfect time. Here’s a look at the two carriers to give you a better idea of…
The hotel travel site, Booking.com is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting the places that have shaped and inspired some of the greatest women of our generation. From New York to California, here are a few must-visit destinations and the women who helped change them forever. Kamala Harris The Bay Area Kamala Harris is truly a woman of the Bay Area. She was born Oakland, raised in Berkeley, and after getting her education at Howard and Harvard, she returned to work in San Francisco as District Attorney. The megalopolis of cities blends together, combining a wide array of art,…
Shortly after the pandemic began, cruise lines around the world began touting that COVID testing, along with safety protocols such as mandating a pre-boarding quarantine period would be the key to allowing cruise ships to resume sailing the seas. However, testing isn’t always accurate, people lie about getting tested, people don’t wear masks, and they don’t adhere to the pre-boarding quarantine. Now that vaccines have started being distributed throughout the US and UK, cruise ship companies are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In a blog post on the Royal Caribbean website, the company’s CEO, Richard…
Boom Supersonic, a Denver-based aeronautics company founded in 2014, is currently developing the aircraft Overture, set to be the world’s fastest commercial jet ever. The jet will surpass the Concorde in speed, flying over 1,000mph and cutting hours off transoceanic flights. The Overture is also going to be flying higher than any other jet around. The average cruising altitude is around 35,000-40,000 ft, but the Overture will by flying at a whopping 60,000 ft above sea-level. One of the most interesting aspects of the airplane is that the company is hoping it will only be used on routes over the…
The US Center for Disease Control has revised its travel guidelines, and now says “People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine can travel safely within the United States. You do NOT need to get tested or self-quarantine if you are fully vaccinated.” The CDC has also updated its requirements for fully vaccinated people embarking on international travel. According to CNN, they no longer require a negative COVID-19 test prior to leaving (unless your destination requires you to have one), nor is the CDC requiring fully vaccinated people to quarantine upon arrival back in America. However, they are still requiring a…
Last week, JetBlue announced some shocking statistics, putting itself in the position to be America’s most eco-friendly airline. The company is set to ramp up its environmental policies through three areas: Carbon offsetting, sustainable fuel, and corporate commitments to sustainability. By Keith David Langston 1. CARBON OFFSETTING JetBlue has been using carbon-offset programs since 2008. In carbon-offsetting, you donate money to environmental nonprofits to make up for the carbon being emitted by your travels. Some donate “per mile traveled” or “per gallon of fuel used” or even “per ticket price.” It works like this: Someone would donate a certain…
Popular housing website, Rent.com, has compiled a listing of the best cities in the USA for artists to live in. These cities are ranked by combining a range of criteria including, walkability, the price of studio apartments, number of performing arts venues, and even the number of museums within the area. On their website, you can view the entire Top 50 list. Here are the top 5 best cities for artists in the USA. 5.) Seattle, Washington Seattle has been known as a hub for art and culture for over half a century. The city hosted the Century 21 Exhibition,…
“I would hope that that’s the case, but that would only be the case if we don’t get another variant that eludes the immune response of the prior variant,” Dr. Fauci stated today. Scientists, however, seem to be split over the future of the coronavirus pandemic. Just last month, news outlets like CNBC had headlines reading “Omicron could burn through the U.S. and potentially hasten the Covid pandemic’s end, says expert”. As omicron rapidly continues its spread across the world, and as some Americans continue to refuse vaccinations (the country still sits at just 62% fully vaccinated, not including the…
Travel doesn’t have to send you to the poorhouse. In fact, there are lots of ways to travel for really cheap! Or…who cares about cheap, you can literally travel for free. Don’t believe me? Well, then this next one is really gonna throw you… Why travel for free when you can get paid to travel? That’s right, I’m talkin’ about going overseas and walking home with a paycheck. Before you click that little x and decide to read something else, let me prove it to you. Below are the best ways to travel cheaply, for free, or even get paid.…
Oceania Cruises, the premier operator for culinary and destination-based cruising, has announced that, until further notice, they will only be sailing ships with 100% vaccinated passengers and crew. This is sure to be welcoming news to the millions of travelers around the world who are waiting to get back on board cruise ships in a safe and healthy way. The announcement comes as part of Oceania’s SailSAFE initiative. The new safety plan implements a lot of enhanced sanitation and health proceeders for both passengers and crew. Some things that passengers can expect during their cruise with Oceania is: ~ Two…
In an official announcement, the CDC has come out and said that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance while indoors or outdoors. In the official statement, the Director of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, stated, “If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some sense of normalcy.” However, there are a few caveats to this. First, if you’re not yet fully vaccinated the CDC still says you are required to wear…
It’s been recently announced that Italy is hoping to reopen to Americans sometime this summer. According to Travel Pulse, Italy’s Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, stated, “We’re working on overcoming the ‘mini quarantine’ for anyone from European countries, the U.K. and Israel, if they’ll be equipped with a negative swab, vaccination certificate or if they’ve been cured of the past 6 months. Same thing for the United States, where COVID free flights will be enhanced, and in June we aim to overcome the ‘mini quarantine’ on arrival.” To enter, visitors will need to apply for the “Green Pass”. This can be…
America has had one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks on the entire planet. Add to that the new, highly-infectious mutated strains of the coronavirus sprouting up all over the world, and we have ourselves a looming disaster. Fortunately, the Biden administration is taking extra precautions to help curb the spread of the virus. Here are the new travel rules that you need to know: Travel Bans President Biden will be enacting a travel ban from 30 different countries around the world, including Brazil, the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. The reason for this is because these nations are experiencing…
In a previous post, we talked about the best ways to travel for cheap, free, or even get paid. But maybe you’re looking for more than just a funded trip. Maybe you want travel to be your life, you’re in it for the long haul, and you’re ready to take that step into the unknown and leave the mundane behind. Well, this is the list for you! Here are a few jobs that will allow you to travel the world. By Keith David Langston CRUISE SHIP JOBS The most dynamic array of careers that allow you to travel is…
Travelers who have been longing to visit Cape Town, hike Table Mountain, take a safari, or explore the history of Johannesburg will be happy to learn that, as of today, South Africa has dropped all of their COVID restrictions, This includes the enforcing of masks, requiring testing, mandating vaccinations, and even performing border checks for those entering the country by land. According to an official release from the country’s tourism agency, “It is pleasing to note that the trajectory of the pandemic has eased, and South Africa has exited a mild fifth infection wave. According to Phaahla, the latest epidemiological…
Last week, we examined the promising results from Moderna’s vaccine trials, but stated that the US-based Pharmaceutical company had some competition, namely from the UK’s Oxford University. Now, the BBC has released new information that proves the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine could soon overtake Moderna’s and become the first vaccine to hit the market next year. The Oxford vaccine, given the extremely easy-to-remember-name “ChAdOx1 nCoV-19” has just completed a round of testing involving over 1,000 people. In the study, it was revealed that subjects developed antibodies and T cells from the vaccine, which is critical for creating a suitable immune…
The New York Botanical Garden’s famous Orchid Show is now in its 18th year, and this season they’ve invited famed florist Jeff Leatham to design the exhibition, titled Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope. Jeff Leatham works with the Four Seasons George V in Paris, as well as the Four Seasons, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. His clientele includes celebrities like Oprah, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and the Clintons, as well as luxury brands like Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Chanel, and more. He’s considered “The Rockstar of the Floral World” and never fails to impress a crowd. In his exhibit at the Botanical Garden’s…
MGM Resorts, which owns numerous properties in Vegas, across America, and around the globe, has announced the launch of their new 100-megawatt solar farm, aptly named the Mega Solar Array. The new project is currently powering 90% of daytime needs for all of MGM’s Vegas resorts, including the MGM Grand, ARIA, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and more. The Mega Solar Array consists of 323,000 solar panels, The array’s renewable electricity production will be equivalent to the amount of power used by approximately 27,000 average U.S. homes annually. The new solar farm is just step one of MGM’s grand vision for a sustainable…