There are visitors in St. Mark's Square, but nowhere near the throngs who filled the piazza prior to the pandemic.
Dispatch, Venice: A rare chance to chill in a tourism hot spot
By Jeri Clausing|June 22, 2021
Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing reports that this might be the best time to pay a visit to the city, while the...
Dispatch, Italy: When traveling internationally in the Covid era, expect the unexpected
By Jeri Clausing|June 21, 2021
With four fresh stamps on her passport, you might consider Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing a "seasoned" Covid-era...
International travel's current hurdles: Travelers waiting to produce proof of a negative Covid-19 test in Costa Rica.
International travel's current situation: Forms, forms, tests and more forms
By Jeri Clausing|May 5, 2021
To anyone out there who wants to resume traveling the world but opposes so-called digital health passports, I challenge you to...
The foam was flowing at the travel agent pool party at the Secrets and Dreams Royal Beach resorts.
Dispatch, Punta Cana: Getting back to business — with a splash of downtime
By Jeri Clausing|May 2, 2021
The best part of attending ALG Vacation's rewards trip was feeling like I was finally resuming some kind of normal work travel...
The requirement to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test to enter the U.S. means long check-in times on American Airlines, even when traveling with only carry-ons.
Dispatch, Costa Rica: The frustrations of flying
By Jeri Clausing|April 20, 2021
Travel Weekly senior editor Jeri Clausing on the continued challenges of flying during the pandemic.
Magic Kingdom park visitors on Main Street. Crowds appeared to pick up midmorning and then taper off in the afternoon, our reporter found.
Dispatch, Walt Disney World: New game plan for park visits look a lot like the old plan
By Jamie Biesiada|April 19, 2021
After spending three days in Disney's Orlando theme parks, it's clear that while nearly everything has changed, some old trends...
The deck at the Origins Luxury Lodge in Costa Rica.
Dispatch, Costa Rica: Reacquainting myself with the exotic
By Jeri Clausing|April 19, 2021
After more than a year with minimal travel, Origins Luxury Lodge offered the perfect reentry for exotic, authentic adventure.
Relatively light crowds on Main Street at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The Florida parks are operating at 35% capacity.
Dispatch, Walt Disney World: Back in the parks
By Jamie Biesiada|April 18, 2021
There are some notable differences in visits to Disney's theme parks, but the experience is still fun and, most importantly,...
Mobile ordering is encouraged throughout Walt Disney World, such as at the Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian hotel.
Dispatch, Walt Disney World: First impressions after a year away
By Jamie Biesiada|April 17, 2021
Theme parks editor Jamie Biesiada is reporting on her visit to Walt Disney World. On mask use, markers and barriers at the...
Guests and crew were diligent about wearing masks in public spaces when not eating or drinking.
Dispatch, American Countess christening: Taking 2021's protocols in stride
By Jeri Clausing|March 22, 2021
The christening and launch of the American Countess went ahead under health and safety protocols that so far have had minimal...
The view of the Douro Valley from the rooftop of Coa Museum.
Exploring off-the-beaten-path places in Central and Northern Portugal
|October 14, 2020
My first Covid-era spa treatment and a private, late-night visit to view Paleolithic rock drawings were just two of the...
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