As warmer weather approaches — and vaccination rates rise while COVID-19 numbers decline — it had seemed, up to this point, as though Americans would be turning out in droves during the spring and summer seasons to take their long-awaited “postpandemic…
Hawaii sets a date to end mask mandates
Local government officials in Hawaii announced the state would become the last in the United States to lift its mask mandates on March 26. According to The Associated Press, Hawaii Gov. David Ige revealed earlier this month that the state’s coronavirus…
Tourists flock to Dominican Republic in record-breaking numbers
Despite a short blip due to the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the travel rebound from the pandemic is well underway thanks to pent-up demand. And, apparently, many people are heading to the Dominican Republic. The Caribbean island nation just …
What’s new in Australia: reopening and beyond
Australia began welcoming its first tourists back to the Land Down Under on Feb. 21, after two years of lockdowns and closed borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers wanting to enter the country can do so from any country provided they are fully…
Puerto Rico flourishes in world golf spotlight
If you’re a golfer who loves new challenges in tropical locations, consider Puerto Rico. Even with 2022 just beginning, Puerto Rico is already enjoying one of its biggest golf seasons ever, after being named to host top events and continuing to host th…
Getting to know Malaysia’s vibrant culture
The unique vibrant cultural diversity of Malaysians is on display to visitors through the country’s varied cuisine, cultural events, festivals and celebrations. Visitors to the country will find a diverse population made up primarily of Malays, Chinese…