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Travel agents in the Rockford area look forward to getting back to normal

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ROCKFORD — The local travel industry is breathing a sigh of relief now that the federal government has lifted coronavirus testing requirements for anyone entering the United States. Travel agents say they are already seeing a surge in business and signs that international vacation bookings are poised for an even more steady flow. “I just read a statistic this morning that (said) since (the Centers for Disease Control) dropped the testing requirement to return to the U.S., 30% of people surveyed say they will now travel internationally that they wouldn’t have before,” he said. Sandra Chu, independent travel agent forRead News

What AAA predicts for July 4th Holiday Travel

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AAA Travel predicts that 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend. The forecast for the holiday period in 2022 would mark an increase of 3.7 percent compared to last year and would bring the volume of travel only less than those in 2019. The data also shows that despite rising gas prices, 42 million people are expected to drive to their destinations, a new record if achieved. Recent air traffic problems and ongoing concerns about cancellations and delays may cause an increase. “The amount of passengers we expect to seeRead News

6 reasons to use a travel agent when planning your next family vacation

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This is one title Mom doesn’t need to add to her resume. Planning a big family vacation can be the pinnacle of excitement — until you’re three hours into the process, thousands of dollars over budget, and have only three days of your week-long field trip counted. Time to call the professionals? We think so. But there’s one small detail that could pause you: decide if you want to add one more expense to the bottom of your trip. Before making a decision, it is important to understand exactly what benefits a professional travel planner or consultant can bring. ToRead News

Five ways to survive air travel this summer

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The world’s shortest flight in less than 2 minutes is between Westray and Papa Westray. If the wind current is correct, passengers can travel between these regions in just 47 seconds. The alternative to this 2.7 mile long flight will be a rocky boat ride, which takes around 20 minutes. Does your stomach drop when a plane lands? Answers. Planes suddenly fall and you feel weightless. You are almost about to lose weight, normally your stomach is held up by your body, but if your body falls at the same rate as your stomach will fall under gravity, the supportingRead News

CDC reduces Covid-19 travel risk for 2 nations in Europe

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(CNN) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its travel advice page for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Only two new locations, both in Africa, joined the crowded “high” risk category. But perhaps more notable this week is the news that two destinations in stubbornly high Europe were downgraded to “moderate” risk. The Scandinavian cultural powerhouse in Sweden and the heavily forested and historic Romania in Eastern Europe provide two bright spots on a continent that has been stuck in the “high” risk category. Level 3 “high” risk category is now the top step in terms of risk level.Read News

Secret Pro’s journey of simplifying work style after a long vacation

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Working remotely makes working holidays easier than ever – you can travel to a new location, log on during the day and basically escape without having to use your PTO days. But many people come back from these “breaks” even more heartbreakingly than when they left. About 61% of Americans who took work holidays in the past year did not consider them a “true” vacation, according to Expedia’s latest Holiday Deprivation study of 14,500 working adults across 16 countries. What’s more, 72% of people who worked during their holidays said they felt more tired than ever. Melanie Fish, head ofRead News

Travel problems continue across the country and at home

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What are some preventative measures for COVID-19? Preventive measures include physical or social removal, quarantine, ventilation of indoor spaces, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, and keeping hands unwashed away from the face. The use of face masks or coatings has been recommended in public settings to minimize the risk of transmission. What is the safest strategy to prevent complications of COVID-19? Vaccination remains the safest strategy for preventing complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection. COVID-19 vaccination offers additional protection against reinfection leading to hospitalization, with a booster dose offering the highest level of protection. How can I avoid COVID-19 infection? ToRead News

Air travel was mixed on weekends and issues are expected to continue

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It is changing to a difficult summer for air travel. On Monday alone, the US airport saw about 400 people canceled, according to FlightAware, and four were in Jacksonville. Airlines are to blame for bad weather and a shortage of pilots. From Friday to Sunday, more than 10,000 flights were delayed or canceled nationwide. RELATED: Gas prices, inflation causing many to change or abandon summer travel plans Most of the people we spoke to at Jacksonville International Airport said they had gotten into trouble flying a few months ago. “My flight was scheduled to depart from FortRead News

Does Summer of Revenge Travel Here? Hope Businesses So.

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The clock hadn’t even beaten at noon on a recent sunny day in Copenhagen, but the hour didn’t stop Hannah Jackson and her friends from ordering a bottle of Champagne. After the waitress in one of the open-air restaurants overlooking the colorful harbor of the Danish capital spouted the cork, the four Texas women toasted happily for their European adventure. “This is my first trip in more than two years,” said Jackson, 32. “Let’s celebrate every moment we can.” Because no phenomenon can be real until it can be hashtagged, the travel industry has been quick to mark the momentumRead News