The rental car shortage that upended travel plans in 2021 isn’t over. Travelers can expect fierce competition at rental companies this summer.
Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY
From Doordash to egg donations: Couples putting in extra work to pay off 2022 wedding costs
The average wedding cost is around $34,000 and some couples are doing extra work to cover expenses, from working for Doordash to donating eggs.
Gas prices throw a wrench into vacation plans: Families prepare for ‘costly’ 2022 travel
While travel demand is high, a recent study from AAA found travelers are adjusting their vacation plans to compensate for rising gas prices.
Where can I travel without a passport? Check out these 6 destinations.
Not all destinations require U.S. tourists to carry a passport. Here are 6 places to travel without a passport.
Planning to travel internationally this year? Better turn in your passport application ASAP
The State Department suggests applying for or renewing a passport at least six months ahead of planned travel to avoid any issues.
Travel groups want White House to lift travel restrictions, say they ‘no longer make sense’
Letters from the U.S. Travel Association and Airlines for America urged the White House to end pandemic travel restrictions.
Would you do a 17-hour direct flight? Air New Zealand to launch route from New York to Auckland
Air New Zealand’s new direct flight between NYC and Auckland will take more than 17 hours, making it the fourth-longest flight in the world.
Aruba to scrap all COVID travel restrictions, including testing requirements and proof of vaccination
Aruba, a popular Caribbean island destination, will no longer require a negative coronavirus test or proof of vaccination for entry starting March 19.
Canada to drop COVID testing requirement for vaccinated travelers
Starting April 1, Canada will no longer require fully vaccinated travelers to show negative pre-departure coronavirus test results to enter.
New Zealand moves up reopening for vaccinated US tourists to May as COVID cases surge
New Zealand says it will start welcoming back fully vaccinated U.S. tourists in May. Officials originally said the country would reopen in July.