Hawaii has arguably been one of the most restrictive states in allowing (or rather, not allowing) people to visit, in an attempt to keep its COVID-19 cases as low a …
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Travel
Aftermath Of Whole Plane’s Quarantine After Passengers Test Positive For COVID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe passengers of an entire plane were told to self-isolate after it was initially discovered that at least 7 on board had tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. According …
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With the changes that 2020 has brought to our travels, I’ve been reevaluating how we use our credit cards to earn points and miles. At the beginning of the year, …
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It was in June or July when the thought of going on a real vacation started to go through our heads. There were several things we needed to consider, many …
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Along with their clothes, they apparently didn’t wear masks. Almost 100 nudists at the Cap d’Agde resort in France have recently tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. On top …
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Travel
Costa Rica Adds More U.S. States That Can Visit (Had Been 6, Now 12)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this month, Costa Rica announced that effective September 1, they would allow citizens from the United States to visit for tourism. However the caveat was that the welcome mat …
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Cruises
The CDC Wanted The Public’s Input On Cruising & COVID. They’re Getting An Earful!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe cruising industry has been put on hold since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. There were some early-COVID-times cruises that managed to end without anyone catching the virus …
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Weekly Recap
Celebration, FL: The Problems Of The Town Disney Built, A Perfect Credit Score Doesn’t Feel That Good, 20 Travel Complaints From Not Smart People, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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“Air bridges” and “travel bubbles” have become big things in travel. Simply put, countries that have similar percentages of COVID-19 cases make deals with other countries that allow their respective …
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Travel
Here’s Why The $5 Rapid COVID-19 Test Isn’t Going To Save The Travel Industry
by joehegby joehegThere was exciting news that broke late yesterday. The FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization for Abbott Labs’ $5 rapid COVID-19 test. This new test provides results in 15 minutes …