Thursday, August 19, 2021

By The Way: Yes, it’s time to think about holiday travel

Presented by TREAT

In case you missed it this week: How to navigate holiday travel amid the delta surge; what experts say about getting tested for travel; and how vaccine mandates will affect your next vacation.

Planning ahead

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Yes, it's time to think about holiday travel. Here's how to plan around delta.

It's in your budget's best interest to plan winter travel now. But doing it during a coronavirus surge isn't easy to navigate.

Hot topics

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Vaccine mandates are mounting — and that's likely to affect your next trip

From restaurants to live events, vaccination requirements are growing in many destinations.

Where to go

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Everything you need to know about traveling to Canada this summer

Canada has reopened to American travelers again. Here's what to know before you go.

Covid travel

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Why and when you need a coronavirus test for travel

Even if you're vaccinated, doctors are recommending testing again amid the delta surge.

The quintessentially Dutch pastime of mud walking

In the Netherlands, a sea you can explore on foot.

Federal mask mandate for planes, buses and trains to extend into next year

Why rental cars (if you can get one) are worse than ever this summer

Airbnb will block some Halloween reservations to stave off parties

Had your fill of the Met? Visit these six quirky New York City museums instead.

Explore BTW's guides

There's more to see

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Travel has returned, and we are updating our City Guides to nearly 70 cities around the world so you can plan your dream trip. This week, our featured guide is to Boston.

ON INSTAGRAM

We all get that pre-trip excitement ... or anxiety. What makes you feel better when you travel?

Artist Lila Ash's created a comic about her travel jitters. See the full comic here.