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Summary List PlacementIsrael will ban foreign airlines from flying in and out of the country until January 31 to curtail the spread of new COVID-19 strains. The country's cabinet on Sunday approved plans to freeze flights starting at midnight between Monday and Tuesday, Haaretz reported Sunday. Flights leaving the country will only be approved in rare instances. Firefighting planes, emergency medical flights, and cargo...

Summary List PlacementRoyal Caribbean is selling its Azamara cruise line for $201 million while cruises in the US remain docked during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced Tuesday.  Sycamore Partners, the private equity firm purchasing Azamara in cash, will own the cruising brand and its fleet of three ships after the purchase is completed by the end of the quarter. Carol Cabezas, Azamara's COO,...

  Summary List Placement California continues to be one of the most popular locations for Airbnb rentals. Sunny San Diego is home to some of California's best beaches and attractions. We rounded up highly-rated Airbnbs in San Diego, ranging from $87 to $318 per night. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to experts, a company representative, and an Airbnb host on everything you...

  Summary List Placement Due to the pandemic, travelers have been doing a lot of daydreaming and planning for future trips. Airbnb recently released a list of the most wish-listed unique listings in every state, plus the District of Columbia. Below, we detail key info for each, including ratings, what's included, and how soon you can book. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke...

Summary List PlacementBermuda has teamed up with Costco to distribute COVID-19 tests to people in the US looking to travel to the island. Like other tourism hotspots around the world, Bermuda has recently seen a surge in coronavirus cases, and currently has a total of 624 confirmed cases, according to data from the World Health Organization. As a result, on December 21, the US...

  Summary List Placement The Mondrian New York Park Avenue is a five-star, boutique property designed in collaboration with Philippe Starck. I was swayed to stay for a night thanks to low rates and strong new COVID-19 policies, though not all amenities were available. I booked a Superior King for $139 plus a $35 resort fee and was upgraded to a Balcony King at...

Summary List PlacementDr. Anthony Fauci warned of a surge in coronavirus cases following the high amount of travel over the holidays.  "We very well might see a post-seasonal — in the sense of Christmas, New Year's — surge, and as I've described it a surge upon a surge," the nation's leading infectious disease expert said on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.  Fauci...

Summary List PlacementThe day before Christmas eve saw the largest number of travelers passed by the airports since March. A total of over 1.19 million travelers passed through checkpoints at airports across the country on Wednesday, according to the Transportation and Security Administration. This is the largest number of travelers since March, topping 1.17 million travelers who passed through airports on the weekend after...

Summary List PlacementThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that travelers flying to the US from the United Kingdom will have to test negative for COVID-19 within three days of their flight.  "This new order is consistent with the measures that have been taken so far to increase our ability to detect and contain COVID-19 proactively and aggressively," the CDC said.  The measure...

Summary List PlacementAmid a surge in coronavirus cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, over 2 million people have passed through airports in the US between Friday and Saturday, according to the Transportation Security Administration. A record number of US travelers passed through the airports over the Thanksgiving holiday, with the Sunday following Thanksgiving recording around 1.17 million travelers — the highest since March.  The Center...

  Summary List Placement The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans dates back to 1927 and once operated as luxury apartments. My entry-level Clio King room was $129 per night, an exceptional value given its generous proportions and 11th-floor allocation. I was equally impressed with the hotel's new COVID-19 protocols, as well as its prime Lower Garden District location.  Read more: Is it safe to...

Summary List PlacementHawaiian Airlines is expanding its footprint on the US mainland with new routes across the 48 contiguous states in 2021.  Four destinations will receive new non-stop service to Hawaiian cities, with three receiving their only direct links to the island state. California will see most of the expansion, but the East Coast will also get an additional link to the islands. Only...

Summary List PlacementShort-term rental startup Kasa Living announced a $30 million Series B fundraise in October of this year, just as other companies in the sector were seeing severe distress.  The coronavirus has hit the short-term rental industry hard, as companies had to deal with a slew of cancellations in the early days of the pandemic, followed by widespread changes in travel patterns, causing...

 Summary List Placement From hobbit holes to boxcar bunkhouses, these one-of-a-kind Airbnbs found across the US are seriously unique.  Experts agree that private Airbnbs are safer than hotels right now, and all of these listings follow strict COVID-19 protocols. All are highly-rated homes at a range of price points from $71 to $400 per night to start. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke...

 Summary List Placement While the pandemic is ongoing, some Americans are returning to travel, with safety a top priority. Travelers are increasingly turning to domestic, regional trips close to home that are accessible by car, as opposed to journeys requiring close contact in airplane cabins. We talked to several experts, including an infectious disease specialist, about whether rental cars are safe to rent and...

 Summary List Placement As travelers prioritize social distancing due to COVID-19, farm stay vacations are gaining popularity. Working farms provide an easy way to connect with nature, complete with fresh air, wide-open spaces, and plenty of solitude. Overnight visitors can take part in simple activities from gathering eggs to picking ripe fruit.  We've compiled a wide variety of vacation rentals and hotels on farms,...

Summary List Placement If you've watched "The Holiday" and been jealous of Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz's house swap, you're not the only one. But swapping houses for a week isn't just something that happens in the film – house swap services exist outside of the big screen. You could spend a week living in a castle, an old manor house, or even a...

Summary List Placement Earlier this month, Landon Alvarez swapped his schoolyard for the seven pools at Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. But before the 10-year-old could explore the resort's water slides, pools, and lazy river, schoolwork needed to be finished, his mom, Amber Alvarez, told Insider.  The Alvarez family took advantage of the resort's new Back to School, Back to Your Bucket List...