The E.U.’s New ETIAS Entry Requirement Is Coming. Someday. The days of unrestricted privileges for leisure travel across much of Europe are numbered. Currently, travelers from dozens of countries can enter with just their passport and move freely through most of the European
Union for stays under 90 days. But a new entry requirement called the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, is set to go into effect next year. Applications, which will be accepted online, will cost a small fee and apply to travelers from more than 60 countries. From The New York Times Travel, here’s what
you need to know about the program. Follow us on your favorite social media platforms. GREAT TRAVEL LINKS
Overbooked Rental Cars Are Now A Thing You’ve heard of overbooked flights and overbooked hotels. According to Autoslash, we’re now seeing a lot of overbooked rental cars at some major rental car companies. This
creates a problem for many travelers who show up at the rental car desk only to be told their reserved car has been given to somebody else. Here are tried-and-true tips to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Jet Lag: Get Back in the Rhythm You finally made it to Paris, but instead of running up the Eiffel Tower, you’re passing out in your soufflé. Blame jet lag, when your body’s circadian rhythm — its expected sleep and wake times — is out of sync with your new location, leaving you with brain fog at midday or insomnia in the wee hours. From The New York Times, here are some tricks that could help you get your zip back quicker. Italy To Launch New Tourist Trains To Promote Sustainable Travel In 2024 Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway operator, announced the launch of
tourist-focused trains. These carriers will use vintage locomotive engines and will ply on well-loved vacation routes to attract more tourists. The concept, says Travel + Leisure Asia is to provide a train travel experience where the carriers become an integral part of a traveler’s
Italian sojourn. The most clicked-on link last
month: New Tours Mean No More FOMO for Plus-Size Travelers Even though one-third of the world’s population is fat, the travel industry has been slow to accommodate. Now a small but growing market catering to size-inclusive travel is seeking to bring joy, community and reassurance to people in bigger bodies at price points on par with standard
group trips. This New York Times article looks at five
companies dedicated to size-inclusive travel. TOP POSTS ON SOLO TRAVELER Resources for Your Future Trips - Solo Travel Deals Page Updated monthly, to our knowledge this is the only list of tours with no or low single
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- Solo Travel Planning Guide with 2023 Trends, a Checklist, and Insider Tips Solo travel planning takes some attention to details. Here’s your checklist, on trend for 2023, with jumps to in-depth information.
- Solo Traveler’s Recommended Trip Planning Resources
Dreaming of travel? Make it happen with these trip planning resources.
Here’s our shortlist of travel planning tools to get you there. - How to Plan Your Solo Travel Budget (On Any Budget) Travel budgeting made easy with 2 practical approaches and a free downloadable spreadsheet for your personal solo travel budget.
- A Complete Guide
to Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers Where to buy and not buy travel insurance. How to make sure you get the right coverage and a price comparison of two recommended providers.
- Best VPN for Travel: What, Why, How and New Recommendations Protect your identity when you travel. Here’s what to look for in a VPN, a simple use guide, and new recommendations.
- Bare Minimum Packing: Here’s Your Packing List Here’s your packing list for traveling light. From organizing your clothes to technology, gear and medication. This is what you need to know.
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