What Fully Vaccinated Travelers Need to Know Before Planning a Trip What to consider, from who you’re traveling with to where you go. BY SHANNON MCMAHON March 8, 2021 As coronavirus vaccinations ramp up in the United States, many grounded travelers are likely looking forward to planning their first fully vaccinated getaway—perhaps booking a long-awaited flight to visit […]
Will Cheaper Pandemic Airfares Last through the Summer?
A look at what the data says on flight deals through summer and into late 2021. BY BLANE BACHELOR April 20, 2021 As summer approaches, the good signs for travel keep rolling in: The CDC says air travel is safe for fully vaccinated passengers; the TSA screened more than 1 million fliers for all except four days in March, […]
Travel Insurance Companies Add Permanent Pandemic Coverage
Travel Insurance Companies Add Permanent Pandemic Coverage Including coverage for mandated quarantines or denied boardings. BY JESSICA PUCKETT March 12, 2021 Over the course of the last year, more people than ever before have experienced the disappointment of delaying or altogether canceling a trip—and the stress of losing money in doing so. Fortunately, that process is […]
10 Things the Fully Vaccinated Need to Know
10 Things the Fully Vaccinated Need to Know Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do post-vaccination, according to health experts by Michelle Crouch, AARP March 19, 2021 If it has been at least two weeks since you received your last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, congratulations! You are now considered “fully vaccinated.” You are armed with our […]
Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 9 – Loon Mountain
Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 9 – Loon Mountain March 18, 2021 Jay Flemma INCOLN, NH – Day 1 of 2, circa 1:00 pm – It’s not often that one can tiptoe past a sleeping dragon, but occasionally even dragons must doze. And so it was that I caught Ripsaw – Loon Mountain’s ferocious, […]
What Fully Vaccinated Travelers Need to Know Before Planning a Trip
What Fully Vaccinated Travelers Need to Know Before Planning a Trip What to consider, from who you’re traveling with to where you go. BY SHANNON MCMAHON March 8, 2021 As coronavirus vaccinations ramp up in the United States, many grounded travelers are likely looking forward to planning their first fully vaccinated getaway—perhaps booking a long-awaited flight to visit […]
What Are Vaccine Passports—And How Would They Work?
What Are Vaccine Passports—And How Would They Work? A look at how the documents around COVID-19 vaccinations might roll out in the U.S. BY JESSICA PUCKETT March 11, 2021 The COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out slowly but surely, with President Joe Biden estimating that all adults in the U.S. will have access to a dose by the end of […]
Vermont Drops Quarantine Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Vermont Drops Quarantine Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers It’s not over yet but damn is that a rainbow poking out of the hurricane’s edge? Stuart Winchester February 25, 2021 And the line of yellow license plates streamed unmolested into Narnia I’ve been having a hell of a good season here in New York, as you’ll […]
Skiers of the Pandemic
Skiers of the Pandemic February 5, 2021 by Paddy O’Connell The five caricatures you can expect to see on the hill this year. Dear sweet lord of snow and spread eagles, ski season approaches. Every fall, when the leaves start to turn ablaze and the air is filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice lattes, I—like all […]
Google Maps’ New Features Are Dedicated to COVID-19 Changes
Google Maps’ New Features Are Dedicated to COVID-19 Changes Including where cases are trending and the precautions local businesses are taking. BY MEREDITH CAREY November 17, 2020 Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers across the U.S. and countries in Europe locking down for a second time, the ways we move around—and the factors we consider when stepping […]
COVID-19 Regulations in the Winter Sports World
In an effort to give our members one stop information pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and how it can and will affect you at your favorite resorts. The links below should give you the information available to prepare you for your visit to the listed resorts. Some ski/board resorts may have additional restrictions. Please […]
Could Airline Fees Be Permanently Eliminated
Could Airline Fees Be Permanently Eliminated Post-COVID-19? Consumer advocates are pushing for airlines to reduce fees for flight changes, seat assignments, baggage, and more. BY BARBARA PETERSON June 10, 2020 As summer travel kicks off, airlines are once again extending change fee waivers for new bookings as they try to attract back nervous fliers. In fact, most carriers […]