Travel and Living US, Canada, China Still Must Quarantine-73 Others Will Skip The UK Government on Friday unveiled a list of safe destinations from where travelers will not be … [+] required to self-isolate for 14 days when they enter England. The list covers 73 countries and British Overseas Territories including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Poland and Spain. AFP via Getty Images The UK plans […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living Jayma Cardoso Reimagines Surf Lodge In The Wake Of COVID-19 “I’ve realized at times like this you have to wear five different hats; whatever it takes to get the … [+] job done.” @jaymacardoso “It’s been a wild ride,” Jayma Cardoso reflects as she recounts the last 12 years of owning Surf Lodge, the see-and-be-seen Montauk hotel and restaurant that has evolved into an iconic […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living Despite Cuts, American Airlines Still Largest In Los Angeles For International Long-Haul After Covid-19 Response American Airlines is paging Mark Twain: reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. American is seen as giving up on Los Angeles and dismantling its international hub there after deciding to end five routes. That includes all of its flights from Los Angeles to South America, and most of Asia. But even with these reductions […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Travel and Living Happy 4th Of July To A Non-Travelling America Vacationing Woman Wearing Face Mask on Sandy Beach.. Getty So where are you going on this fine Fourth of July weekend, 2020? Will you celebrate your independence with a trip to the mountains? To a lake? The beach? Is this finally the weekend to head out to Mount Rushmore? Or grip the grimy handrail on […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Travel and Living A Salute To 13 Historic American Hotels Travel back in time to these patriotic properties from sea to shining sea. If you want a history lesson that comes with room service, check into some of America’s most venerable hotels. While not one of these patriotic properties boasts that George Washington slept here, they are still packed with plenty of all-American lore. During […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Travel and Living Qatar Airways Expands Its Schedule And Now Gives And Requires Passengers Face Shields Passengers on Qatar Airways will now be required to wear face shields which the airline will provide … [+] in adult and child sizes. Qatar Airways Qatar Airways, which has been extremely proactive about requiring cabin staff to wear protective personal equipment, is now going a step further in its requirements for passengers as well. […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Travel and Living 8 Ways To Elevate Your Tea Experience At Home Experts share how you can make tea taste better. Newby Teas In times of stress, nothing is more comforting than curling up with a cup of steaming tea. “Tea is such a significant part of our lives and a very personal passion for so many around the world,” says Gabrielle Jammal, tea sommelier at Forbes […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Travel and Living Hope For Venice? Venetian Bitter Select Will Restart Production In The City BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: Select Aperitivo and Harley Viera-Newton host “Select Dreams” at The … [+] Hoxton Hotel on June 05, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Select Aperitivo) Getty Images for Select Aperitivo Producers of the alcoholic bitter Select, originating in Venice, have announced they will open […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living Don’t Travel Before Checking Harvard’s COVID-19 Hot Spot Map This map shows the hot spots on July 1, 2020. Harvard Global Health Institute Planning a getaway over the holiday weekend? Want to see where the COVID-19 hot spots are in five seconds flat? Harvard Global Health Institute’s brand new risk-assessment map gives a quick overview of where the disease is surging right now. The tool, which […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Travel and Living US Travel Ban, Here Are 5 Vital Things For Americans To Know Europe has renewed its travel ban on the United States. The ban is based on country of residence not … [+] your passport, so only those who are European citizens or residents traveling from the U.S. or one of the currently 14 safe list countries are welcome. Though there are some exceptions for business, students […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Travel and Living 5 Cheapest Places To Buy Real Estate Now (And Make Money) Have you ever dreamed of buying a house—for cheap—in a foreign country and moving there to live the expat life? Or buying an investment property and renting it out? Or getting a fixer-upper and flipping it for big bucks down the road? This could be your moment. While the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating, it […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Art Travel and Living In Rome, Street Art Is On The Rise Scooteroma, a Vespa tour company in Rome, has designed street art tours in the Eternal City. Jared Chuba Street Art has been a prominent aspect of Rome’s urban fabric for decades, with murals, tags and stickers prominently displayed on shopfronts, metro-lines and apartment buildings. But while it emerged largely spontaneously in the past, the city […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Travel and Living How Hotels Are Handling Wellness Right Now Step up into Sunstone Spa. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage Spas and gyms swiftly shut down after the outbreak of COVID-19, and many took their offerings online with do-it-yourself spa treatments and virtual workouts. But as hotels around the world reopen, they are reshaping how they do in-person wellness in the midst of […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Travel and Living Safe Stays In Five Luxury Countryside Hotels Reopening From July 2020 With 4 July as the official date that UK hospitality can reopen its doors, many hotels have been making extensive preparations to make their establishments Covid-19 safe. For travelers looking for weekend breaks or holidays with social distancing ensured, a countryside hotel is ideal. And many of these properties are offering special reopening deals, such as […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Travel and Living Top Gear For Adventuring In The Outdoors null Getty Summer is here and spending time in the great outdoors, close to home, is the current modus operandi for many folks, especially due to safety concerns over the coronavirus. We all know that there are numerous health benefits for moving our bodies in the natural environment, while soaking up vitamin D from the […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Travel and Living 13 All-American Cocktails For July 4th Weekend—and Beyond Photo Illustration: Kristin Tablang In the summer of 2014, I became a United States citizen, which I consider the greatest accomplishment of my life. Believe me, it wasn’t easy: Everything was under scrutiny. The path to citizenship is a years–long process that first requires you to become a permanent resident. And that involves multiple interviews, […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Travel and Living How Hotels Are Changing Everything From Room Service To Restaurants Four Seasons Hotel Seattle’s coffee concierge delivery. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle The coronavirus has forced luxury hotels to retool the guest stay, from check-in to checkout. But this doesn’t mean you should expect a lesser experience. As hotels begin to reopen all over the globe, they are discovering creative ways to adhere to health regulations […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Travel and Living U.S. Banned But Here Are 14 Countries Who Can Visit The chains have come down on Europe’s usually passport free Schengen zone for European travelers – … [+] and now in early July, international travel to Europe will begin, at least for those coming from some 14 countries where Covid-19 infection rates are similar to or lower than Europe’s. This excludes the US, Brazil and […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Travel and Living US Banned But Here’s 54 Countries Who Can Visit The chains have come down on Europe’s usually passport free Schengen zone for European travelers – … [+] and now in early July, international travel to Europe will begin, at least for those coming from some 54 countries where Covid-19 infection rates are similar to or lower than Europe’s. This excludes the US, Brazil and […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
Travel and Living Why American Airlines Is Growing Twice As Fast As Delta And United American Airlines wants to win the recovery from coronavirus. It is restoring 55% of domestic seat capacity in July, far more than United’s 30% or Delta’s 21%, adjusted for blocked middle seats. It is rare for a U.S. airline to diverge with so much optimism, especially American, whose tight seats and lavatories earn passenger disdain […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living American, United Airlines Will Go Back To Packing Flights Despite Covid-19 Coronavirus Starting July, American Airlines and United Airlines will return to filling their planes to … [+] capacity, despite the fact that the Covid-19 coronavirus continues to spread. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Exsqueeze me? The U.S. just experienced the highest one-day totals of new reported Covid-19 coronavirus cases since […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living You Won’t Believe How Many Airlines Haven’t Survived Coronavirus. How Does It Affect You? Although things have been starting to pick back up in travel, it’s no secret that the airline industry has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The International Air Transport Association is saying that global losses could reach billions of dollars, and last month, the aviation consultancy CAPA predicted that “most airlines in the world will be […] Written by imesocial June 27, 2020June 27, 2020
Travel and Living The Cape Town To Cairo Tour Remains One Of Travel’s Pinnacle Experiences Most great journeys offer travelers many possible routes. The more adventurous travelers might set out from Cape Town, South Africa and make their way to Cairo, Egypt. If this is the trip of choice, then each unique itinerary offers some of the most impressive landscapes in the world. However, in a variation on the cliche […] Written by imesocial June 27, 2020June 27, 2020
Music Travel and Living 7 Places Every Fan Of ‘The Sound Of Music’ Should Visit In Salzburg Tourists stand in front of Schloss Leopoldskron, where part of ‘The Sound of Music’ was filmed. AFP via Getty Images As of right now, it looks like travel to Europe is going to be put on hold for Americans, so consider this story as a way to plan for future trips. If “The Sound of […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Travel and Living Why Rent A Villa When You Can Book The Entire Hotel? Villa at Awasi Patagonia Awasi Booking a full buyout of an entire hotel is not a new thing but in this pandemic summer of social distance there has never been a better time. The idea is taking hold as resorts such as The Point in New York’s Adirondacks report double the buyout bookings since last […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Travel and Living What It’s Like To Stay In A Luxury Hotel Right Now The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston Fertitta Entertainment Travel came to a standstill in the United States in March, as the coronavirus emptied roadways, attractions, restaurants, bars, hotels and the skies. But there’s finally some movement. As the lockdown lifts in cities all over the globe, more and more hotels are reopening. To provide […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Travel and Living What Does EU Possible Ban On Americans Mean For Italy’s Struggling Tourism Sector? TOPSHOT – A customer (L) takes a photo of a waiter at the terrace of the 18th Century Cafe Florian … [+] on June 12, 2020 on St. Mark’s Square in Venice, which reopens after being closed for three months during the country’s lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living New COVID-19 Quarantines, Travel Restrictions Crush Airlines, Tourism In this Oct. 18, 2019, photo a JetBlue Airways flight flies in to Salt Lake City International … [+] Airport in Salt Lake City. JetBlue Airways Corp. reports financial earns on Tuesday, Oct. 22. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.S. travel industry was already down and out from the impact of the coronavirus. Now […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Travel and Living 4 Essential Websites To Help You Plan A Safer Road Trip Are you heading toward or away from risk? Getty Is a USA road trip a good idea right now? Only if you choose your route very carefully. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the first question to consider when planning a trip is: Is COVID-19 spreading where you’re going? Here are […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Travel and Living This Summer, Beat Cabin Fever And Hit The Road Iconic Half-Dome, Yosemite National Park, California Aramark For most people anxious to get away this summer but still uneasy about flying, one of the safest ways to avoid crowds is to take a road trip. Many hotels have opened up (a few never closed) completely sanitized and safe for the most squeamish visitors. Discover an […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
