Travel News and Updates
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Singapore relaxes entry requirements as pandemic abates
Singapore has joined the growing roster of nations to ease Covid entry restrictions. With infection rates stabilising, the southeast Asian hub is removing the requirement for vaccinated travellers...
Greece, Italy lift proof-of-vaccination rules ahead of summer travel
Greece and Italy lifted Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend, nixing respective proof-of-vaccination requirements in two of the most popular destinations for Mediterranean vacations. Greece...
Travellers flock to Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba
Durban - Travel trade delegates have begun arriving in Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba. Most arrived at King Shaka International Airport on Monday and are excited to be part of Africa’s Travel...
South Africans must still wear a mask when flying to the UK – but not necessarily to the US
Airlines in the United Kingdom and United States have recently made the wearing of face masks optional as opposed to mandatory. But, South African travellers are, for the most part, still required...
Hong Kong to allow arrivals of non-residents from overseas starting next month
On Friday, the government announced that starting May 1, Hong Kong will finally allow non-residents to enter the city. This step will end two years of stringent border controls since it was put in...
Updated travel restrictions for South Africa – where you can visit
The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted a notice confirming that most of the country’s airports and borders have opened for international and domestic travel. The notice, which forms part of the...
Thailand to lift testing requirements from 1 May
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 May 2022, and introduced two new...
TAKE A LOOK | Inside The Capital Melrose’ aparthotel — it feels like home away from home
We spent the night at The Capital Melrose' one bedroom apartment hotel, and the stylish urban décor and supreme comfort make it feel like home away from home. The property, situated on the cusp of...
Switzerland to Lift All Pandemic-Related Travel Restrictions May 2
Beginning May 2, 2022, Switzerland will once again welcome all travelers as it lifts its pandemic-related travel restrictions and requirements. The announcement was made by Switzerland’s State...