Americans are ready to travel again. After being cooped up for so long, they are ready to fly. Instead of staying closer to home this time, it looks like many want to try traveling abroad. Other places around the world have caught their eye.
Airlines are glad to help them get to where they want to go, and some have added new routes, opening up even more foreign travel possibilities. According to CNBC, various travel websites are reporting that searches for flights are up 7 percent higher than last year at this same time.
Most countries—197 of them—are now open to Americans and do not require any COVID-19 testing. There are 16 additional countries that are open, but you will need to get tested to get in. Some countries are currently closed—even to vaccinated Americans. Because the requirements for entry are frequently changing, you should check with the State Department’s website for new travel tips before making any travel plans….