The government of Iceland has announced they will begin allowing travelers from approved countries to skip mandatory testing and/or quarantine, as long as they show appropriate proof of being vaccinated …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Walt Disney World Updates Its Rules On Mask Usage
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020, after being closed since March, it had lots and LOTS of new rules and procedures for coronavirus. Parks were capped at 35% …
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Weekly Recap
Easy Ways To Spot American Tourists, Amex Stopping Adding Authorized Users Online?, Super Bowl Flight? American May Not Realize We’re In A Pandemic
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, 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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Several cities in the U.S. are known for their outlet stores. If you’re looking for big-time outlet shopping, Gettysburg PA, Las Vegas NV and Branson MO are just some of …
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Airports
For Sale: Berlin Tegel Airport, One Piece At A Time. Everything Must Go!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt was a decade in the making, and it wasn’t without its share of drama, but Berlin Brandenburg Airport FINALLY opened (albeit without this) on October 31, 2020 (oh, and …
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Travel
While The US Ponders COVID Tests For Domestic Flights, China Is Using Anal Swab Testing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn recent days, multiple media outlets have reported that the U.S. is considering the possibility of requiring COVID testing before domestic flights. “These are conversations that are ongoing,” CDC Director …
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New York City
Iconic NYC Tourist Attraction Closed Indefinitely Due To Suicides
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome attractions in New York City have thrilled visitors for decades. This best way to see the Statue of Liberty (for free!), tours of Rockefeller Center, and walks through Central …
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Hi travel friends! If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you may recall our post from late last summer, when Joe described how he ran out of gas …
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Travel
Official Pitch: Move The 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics To…Florida?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWatching the progression of the Tokyo Summer Olympics has been kind of like watching a soap opera. For years: They’re going to be in 2020! March 2020: No wait; they’re …
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Cruises
First Cruise Line Announces All Passengers Must Have COVID Vaccination Before Boarding
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCruise ships that sail out of the U.S. have been on “pause” since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Although the no-sail order expired in the fall, ships are still holding …