After the pandemic, Jamaica's tourism sector is driving the recovery; its economy grew 5.7 percent in the year's second quarter.Tourism and hospitality have contributed significantly to such economic growth, according to the latest report of The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ).ADVERTISING Trending Now In Jamaica, not only have international arrivals already far exceeded the figures for 2021 but, according to figures from its tourism board, the length of stay has returned to 2019 levels of 7.9 nights and, more importantly, the average expenditure per visitor has increased from $168 per person per night to $182. family building a sandcastle at Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Jamaica. (photo via Playa Hotels & Resorts) Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has confirmed that "the tourism sector is generating more foreign exchange per visitor, so there is more money circulating in the economy in general, and this benefits several actors in the industry."Likewise, Jamaica is experiencing, this year, the highest number of arrivals of international visitors in comparison with any summer period in the history of the Caribbean country. Beautiful beach at Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa. (photo courtesy of Palladium Hotel Group) This summer brought 5,000 more visitors than in 2019, a record year. In addition, the country's tourism profits have increased by 20 percent over the previous year."This is the best summer tourism has ever experienced in Jamaica's history," Bartlett said at the welcoming ceremony of the 18th Annual U.S. Travel Advisor Golf Tournament at Sandals Ochi Rios Beach Resort in St. Ann. Beach view from the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa. (photo courtesy of Palladium Hotel Group) He mentioned that the tourism sector had projected for 2022 the arrival of 2.6 million visitors, not including cruise passengers, and $4.2 billion in profits, figures before the Covid-19 pandemic Jamaica expected to reach by 2025.The minister stressed that Jamaica's economy has registered up to five consecutive quarters of growth, led by the tourism sector. Ocho Rios Jamaica (photo by Brian Major) He exemplified with 5.7 percent economic increase registered in the April-June quarter of 2022, which the tourism and hospitality sector led, contributing 55.4 percent of the rise. Adblock test (Why?)

In the wake of a pretty crazy summer travel season, it’s now time to start seriously planning your end-of-year travels because this holiday season is expected to be both busy and expensive.Travel booking app Hopper just released its 2022 Holiday Travel Outlook report, which indicates that this year’s holiday airfare prices will be the steepest seen in five years. Nevertheless, more than half of Americans are planning trips for one or both of the November or December holidays, 70 percent of whom are going to visit family and friends.ADVERTISING Trending Now Factors influencing the cost of airfare this year include high fuel prices, fewer available flights and pent-up travel demand triggered by two years of potentially missed holidays. At least 30 percent of travelers are planning on flying this holiday season, but two-thirds of them point to pricing as a primary consideration as they plan their trips.Based on its analysis, Hopper put together some tips on how to find the best deals on flights for the holidays this year:Book by Mid-October – Hopper advises travelers to book both their Thanksgiving and Christmas flights no later than the week of October 10. If you see a good deal on airfare, grab it, because prices are expected to rise and the limited number of available flights may sell out quickly this year.Start Planning Now – Hopper said it’s wisest to get a jump on things now and be sure to book no later than mid-October. Historically, Hopper users who got an early start on planning their holiday trips using app have saved as much as 18 percent off domestic and 15 percent off international airfare.Use a Price-Tracking Tool – Prices, especially for travel during the Christmas period, are predicted to fluctuate somewhat unpredictably over the coming weeks. Good deals on fares may spring up and be gone just as quickly, so Hopper recommends using a price-tracking tool (like Hopper) to get notified as soon as prices drop.Keep Your Dates Flexible – Travelers can save as much as $300 by flying at non-peak times (i.e., before or after the actual holiday week). For Thanksgiving travel, look to depart on the Monday of Thanksgiving week and return any weekday of week after the holiday to get the best airfare pricing. Likewise, for the Christmas weekend, try to depart the Monday or Tuesday prior to the holiday and return on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of the week after Christmas to find the best deals on flights.For the latest travel news, updates and deals, be sure to subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter here. Adblock test (Why?)

Chase and Marriott Bonvoy last week announced the launch of their new Boundless Bucket List Contest, created in collaboration with Pinterest and promoted by celebrity, mom and avid traveler Tia Mowry. The contest opened for entries on September 8 and runs through October 6, 2022.The contest aims to stoke peoples’ passion for travel, by inviting them to build their ‘Boundless Bucket List’ inspiration boards and use them to enter for the chance to turn their dream trips into reality on Chase and Marriott’s dime. It is designed to help travelers expand their horizons and realize the truly transformative power of travel.ADVERTISINGMORE Features & Advice Three lucky contest winners will select from among a wide range of travel experiences, including various activities and dining opportunities, and stay at any of the thousands of hotels worldwide that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program. Valued at up to $50,000 each, these once-in-a-lifetime trips will be expertly planned from start to finish by Chase-owned luxury leisure and corporate travel company FROSCH to ensure that winners enjoy extraordinary, seamless travel experiences.To enter the Boundless Bucket List Contest, would-be participants must head to chase.com/boundlessbucketlist, where they’ll fill out an entry form and then be prompted to create an original Pinterest board that reflects their personal travel aspirations, including specifics like their desired destinations, experiences, hotels, dining, travel companions and more.As the next step, entrants are asked to either create a 60-second video or compose a brief essay (700 characters or less), which illustrates why their dream bucket list trip is important to them and the ways in which it would have a lasting impact on them. Finally, they’ll be prompted to enter their contact information to complete their registration and submit their official entry.Although the contest itself is empowered by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card, entrants do not need to be cardmembers in order to participate. Submissions are being accepted now through October 6, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The lucky trio of chosen contest winners will be notified on or about November 7, 2022.“The desire to experience what the world has to offer has never been stronger. Travel has the power to broaden horizons and bring people together through shared experiences and destinations,” says Khary Barnes, General Manager of Marriott Co-Brand Cards at Chase. “The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card enables travel opportunities and provides value for spending both at home and while traveling. The Boundless Bucket List Contest celebrates the card, and showcases the breadth and depth of the Marriott Bonvoy program, the largest portfolio of leisure and luxury properties in the industry. The contest also offers a unique opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime, on us.”For the latest travel news, updates and deals, be sure to subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter here. Adblock test (Why?)

The death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96 on Thursday triggered an outpouring of grief, admiration, and respect for Her Majesty – not just in the United Kingdom but all over the entire world.The Queen was revered for her grace and dignity, and much of that was due to her extensive travel schedule as the longest-serving monarch in British history.ADVERTISINGRemember, for the first 50 years or so of her 70-year reign, there was no cable television. No satellite television. No internet. No around-the-clock news coverage. No social media. People only knew The Queen from clips of Movie-Tone News while at the theater. Or from her travels.Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most well-traveled heads of state in memory. She brought the monarchy, and the royal family, to the masses. And the masses loved her.Elizabeth made 290 state visits over 70 years – an average of more than four per year – and visited 117 countries, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph.The Queen saw her role as more than just an extension of British tradition. Her numerous trips brought the United Kingdom to the world. As early as 1953, less than a year after her coronation, Elizabeth traveled to New Zealand and said during her annual Christmas message: “I set out on this journey in order to see as much as possible of the people and countries of the Commonwealth and Empire. I want to show that the Crown is not merely an abstract symbol of our unity, but a personal and living bond between you and me.”More than 50 years later, she recalled in 2006 a trip to South America in 1968.“I have vivid and happy memories of my visit to Brazil with Prince Philip in 1968, especially the warmth and hospitality of the Brazilian people,” she said.She was royalty, of course, but was also a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and enjoyed many of the simple pleasures of life that travel brought. Elizabeth went horseback riding with U.S. President Ronald Reagan, event went to a Major League Baseball game with the first President George Bush.She visited Kenya and Kentucky. New Zealand and New York. Norway and Nepal. West Germany and united Germany. All totaled, The Guardian noted that traveled an estimated 1,032,513 miles and circled the globe 42 times.And with every mile in the air, every hand-wave upon touchdown, Elizabeth endeared herself to millions. Adblock test (Why?)

As travelers head back to the airports, rail stations and cruise ships for international travel, many likely will forget to pack their over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Many more will forget to check the international rules and regulations for common medicines easily obtained in their home country – but possibly not allowed overseas.Trip-takers consistently list “forgetting to pack prescription and over-the-counter medicine” as one of the top 10 travel mistakes, according to the Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey. Nearly one-out-of-ten travelers have forgotten to pack prescription medicines before a trip despite being one of the most important items needed on a trip.ADVERTISING Trending Now Travelers should carry remedies for ailments like colds, pain, swelling, diarrhea, constipation, cuts and dehydration. Simple illnesses that can be treated with over-the-counter medicine at home can ruin a trip or become more severe and require in-hospital care if you’re not prepared to treat uncomplicated maladies while traveling. Remembering to pack your medicine is important when you take a trip. Equally essential is checking to see whether your medicines, prescribed or over-the-counter, are regulated in the countries you plan to visit.Many countries require medicines to be transported in original packaging. Prescription and over-the-counter medications without packaging run a greater risk of being confiscated. The U.S. Department of State suggests checking with the foreign embassy of the country you are visiting or transiting to make sure your medications are permitted.For example, the active ingredient in Benadryl, diphenhydramine, is banned in Zambia in over-the-counter products. In Japan, it is allowed only if the amount in a tablet or injection is limited. However, a typical 25-milligram tablet of Tylenol PM in the U.S. exceeds the 10-milligram maximum amount in a tablet you can bring into Japan. Some countries restrict the overall total amount of an active ingredient an individual traveler can legally import, which may impact longer stays, according to a report in The New York Times.Over-the-counter medicine for traveler’s diarrhea is regulated, too. Pepto-Bismol is not sold in France due to a health scare in the 1970s. Imodium is only sold in France with a prescription.If you think you might need these products on your vacation, bring some with you from the U.S. The documentation you carry should also indicate the generic and chemical names of the active ingredients. Product brand names do not determine permissibility, rather it’s the ingredients list.Travelers should check their destination rules on over-the-counter medicine, such as cough syrups and some allergy medication because some require a prescription, are strictly regulated, or banned overseas.Common Examples of Banned or Regulated Medicines Overseas – Decongestants: Over-the-counter decongestant medication containing pseudoephedrine – found in Sudafed and Vicks – is banned in Japan.– Anxiety Medications: Prescription medicines for anxiety or pain — such as ConZip, Ultram, Diastat AcuDial, Diazepam Intensol, Diastat and Valium — contain Tramadol or Diazepam, which are commonly prescribed medicines in the U.S. but are strictly regulated in Greece and U.A.E. Anti-anxiety pills require a license in Singapore. Failing to comply with destination requirements for bringing these prescribed medicines into the country may result in arrest, a fine or imprisonment.– Sleep Aids and Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter sleep aids, over-the-counter pain relievers and strong painkillers all require a license in Singapore. In Indonesia, many prescription medicines such as codeine and sleeping pills are illegal. Nigeria and Saudi Arabia both prohibit Ambien, Intermezzo and other sleeping medications that contain zolpidem. In Singapore, you’ll need a license to legally bring Ambien into the country, according to Reader’s Digest.– Cough and Cold Medicines: In Qatar, over-the-counter allergy medicines such as cold and cough remedies are controlled substances and must be accompanied by a prescription. Prescription codeine for cough control is illegal in Indonesia.– Attention Deficit Medicines: If you rely on medications for attention deficit disorder, like Adderall and Ritalin – then you’ll have to leave Saudi Arabia and Japan off your list of destinations. Both countries have a zero-tolerance policy for methamphetamines and amphetamines — the active ingredients in many ADD/ADHD drugs —even if you have your prescription or a note from your doctor, according to a report in Reader’s Digest. In Indonesia, many prescription treatments for ADHD are illegal.It’s a lot to remember, and the information is always changing. When you are traveling in a strange location and need over-the-counter or prescription medicine it’s important to have immediate access to a trustworthy resource that can help you. It saves time, prevents mistakes and alleviates worries. When necessary, we identify local physicians and pharmacies to help travelers replace a lost prescription or refill one that has run out.Jeff Weinstein is a paramedic and a medical operations supervisor for Global Rescue, the world’s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Adblock test (Why?)

You’re a true traveler if you are familiar with the phrase Montezuma’s Revenge, a euphemism used to warn tourists of the possible – how shall we put this? – digestive side effects of drinking tap water or eating certain foods in some countries.Gamble with your hydration no more.ADVERTISINGTo find out which countries have drinkable tap water for tourists, The Family Vacation Guide looked at CDC data to reveal which tourist destinations are given the green light on their tap water for tourists to drink. Trending Now The emphasis is on tourists. The Family Vacation Guide noted that it’s important to remember that neither the safe or unsafe list means that water in a country is unsafe or polluted for locals. It is just advice or recommendations that tourists’ bodies will not be adapted to the water in the area and should stick to bottled water.There were 193 countries included in the data. Surprisingly, only 53 countries were deemed to have safe tap water to drink. Places on the list include the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Canada, Chile, Singapore, and many more. By comparison, there were 160 countries where it is not safe to drink the water as a tourist. Some of the most surprising locations include The Bahamas, China, The Canary Islands and The Maldives.Check out both lists of safe and unsafe tap water. Adblock test (Why?)

Summer is already on its way out, which means all those who love to see the trees change into their autumnal garb are in for a treat once again.The Smoky Mountains’ DMO has released its 2022 Fall Foliage Map, an interactive online tool to help leaf-lovers identify where and when they can witness the season’s most brilliant changes across the contiguous United States.ADVERTISINGEssentially, it’s a visual reference for tracking the anticipated stages of the trees’ changing, based on the date the user selects, providing leaf-peepers with the ultimate planning guide. As the website states, “While no tool can be 100% accurate, this tool is meant to help travelers better time their trips to have the best opportunity of catching peak color each year.” Trending Now The map features a slider that you can use to view the predicted changing of the leaves across U.S. regions (organized by county), according to a color key. With a swipe, the changes on the map indicate the areas in which trees will be transitioning and what stage of color change they’re expected to be in on that date.“It’s based on a lot of weather science behind the scenes,” Austin Rempel, senior manager of forest restoration for the nonprofit American Forests, told the Washington Post. But Rempel said that, in recent years, increased weather unpredictability attributed to climate change is altering the way the trees behave, making it harder to offer accurate predictions. Higher temperatures and droughts may cause the leaves to turn colors earlier and at a faster rate, “which makes travel difficult,” he admitted.If you’re hoping to time your travels to catch optimal views of fall foliage this year, here are some suggested destinations for each of the U.S.’ wider regions. Autumn at sunrise in New England. (photo via heyengel / iStock / Getty Images Plus) West Coast: North Cascades National ParkSeattle resident and travel planner for The Emerald Palate, Adria Saracino, recommends seeking out some Washington larches, a unique species that is actually coniferous, but acts like deciduous trees. “That is, they turn gold and drop their needles unlike other types of evergreen trees,” she explained.But you’ll have to be on your toes if you want to catch this magical experience in the Pacific Northwest, as the larches are only golden for about three weeks. Saracino said that Washington’s Leavenworth area and North Cascades National Park are a couple of the state’s most popular places to view the larches.Mountain West: Rocky Mountain National ParkThe stunning state of Colorado is popular among autumn-foliage enthusiasts, who love to see the aspen trees change into their golden garb. Colorado resident Rempel recommends going to view them at Rocky Mountain National Park, explaining, “They have aspen groves that cover entire hillsides.” Green Mountains, Vermont. (Photo courtesy Ron and Patty Thomas/iStock/Getty Images Plus) East Coast: Quechee, VermontFor anyone who hopes to have a quintessential East Coast fall foliage experience, travel consultant Anthony Berklich recommends visiting Quechee, Vermont, “to see that special fiery burn that Vermont is famous for.” He also noted an added benefit of choosing this location: “you’ll only be competing with a small handful of locals and not masses of tourists,”Midwest: Tahquamenon Falls State ParkThis year, Rempel advises that leaf-peepers in the Midwest venture as close as possible to Canada for the most vibrant colors, and suggests visiting Michigan’s Tahquamenon Falls State Park. “Those are going to be good places to go this year because they’ve had a little bit more moisture than elsewhere,” he said. Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls. (photo via Kenneth_Keifer/iStock/Getty Images Plus) For the latest travel news, updates and deals, be sure to subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter here. Adblock test (Why?)

Summer may be winding down but the travel deals are just heating up as the transition to the less frantic shoulder season means that flexible travelers will have even more ways to save and score special benefits and perks this fall. A plethora of award-winning and trusted suppliers are rolling out the discounts this September along with credits to make booking cheaper and easier. Whether you're eyeing an all-inclusive tropical getaway or looking to set sail on the voyage of a lifetime, now is the time to take advantage of these limited-time offers. Here are some of the best ways to save on your next trip this September.  Adblock test (Why?)

Dan Richards is the CEO of Global Rescue, the leading travel risk and crisis response provider, and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The 2022 Summer Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey, conducted between July 12 and 16, 2022, reflects behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding international and domestic travel from more than 2,100 travelers.The return to the travel world has been a roller coaster. There are the ups of more countries welcoming visitors, fewer COVID protocols, and fewer hospitalizations—and the downs of the BA.5 variant, airline disruptions and the rising cost of travel. But the Global Rescue Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey of the world’s most experienced travelers reveals a tectonic shift in behavior and attitude for the remainder of this year and 2023: Travelers are moving ahead and forging plans to overcome travel barriers.ADVERTISINGSixty-eight percent of survey respondents have already traveled internationally since the pandemic. The balance of trip takers expects to travel abroad by the end of the year (16 percent) or in the first three months of 2023 (9 percent). The percentage of people who have traveled abroad highlights a 33 percent increase compared to traveler responses half a year ago. Trending Now The biggest international travel fear is testing positive for COVID and being stranded away from home. The good news is that this fear is declining. A third of respondents (33 percent) listed COVID as the most concerning but it represents a 37 percent decrease from early 2022.But travel fears aren’t leading to travel cancelations. Despite reports of the latest COVID-19 variant, BA.5, generating waves of reinfections and single-digit increases in U.S. hospitalizations, nearly 80 percent of respondents say the threat of a new COVID variant is unlikely to make them cancel or postpone international travel this year.Inflation is having a minimal impact on travel: 79 percent of respondents report inflation won’t cause them to cancel their travel plans. More than one-fifth (21 percent) plan to spend more time and money on trips to make up for curtailed travel due to the pandemic.Staff shortages among pilots, flight attendants, gate agents and ground crews—a new challenge disrupting travel—are affecting travel schedules, but the majority of survey respondents (58 percent) have not been touched by it. There’s good news for cruises, an industry shut down by the pandemic. Forty percent of respondents have already taken a cruise since the pandemic started or, if they haven’t, they plan to this year. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of respondents feel much safer or safe enough to cruise compared to only 19 percent of respondents earlier this year.The Russia-Ukraine war is having some impact on traveler decisions. The majority of travelers (60 percent) report some level of concern about international travel since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war. While 90 percent have not changed their travel plans due to the war more than a third are buying security evacuation protection as an additional precaution. But for trips to Eastern Europe, the opposite is happening. More than half of travelers (58 percent) who planned or were planning a trip to Russia, Ukraine or any other country in Eastern Europe report the Russia-Ukraine conflict caused them to cancel or postpone travel to those areas.Travelers are sending a clear message. By overwhelming margins, they are pressing forward with international and domestic travel despite rising costs and airline staff shortages. The majority of travelers (64 percent) say medical evacuation services are more important than Cancel For Any Reason (18 percent) insurance or traditional travel insurance (15 percent).They are eager to return to family vacations, adventure travels and business trips. Whether it is revenge travel or responsible travel following vaccination or because travelers learned travel protection for emergency medical services and evacuation is obligatory—or a combination of all three—travelers feel safe enough to plan trips and vacations and they have confidence they'll be able to get home if the worst happens.For the latest travel news, updates and deals, be sure to subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter. Adblock test (Why?)

The world’s major cruise lines have been busy amending their COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements throughout the month of August, with many of the changes going into effect in early September.But are the new rules leading to an increase in bookings across major cruise lines?ADVERTISING Trending Now The answer is a resounding, yes.After making its own announcement about its easing of travel requirements, Carnival Cruise Line saw August 15 booking activity reach nearly double the level it was in 2019 on the same day.“We have previously disclosed strong occupancy projections for the summer, and our bookings through the end of 2022 have also been very solid,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “With the further alignment of protocols to other vacation choices, our guests are booking the remaining 2022 inventory and getting a head start planning for 2023. Mid-August is typically not a busy month for cruise bookings, but it’s clear that pent-up demand for Carnival has not been satisfied and guests are responding very favorably to our updated protocols.”Travel advisors have also been reaping the rewards of the line’s booking boom. Scott Lara of TheCruiseGenius.com books mostly Carnival and has seen a large increase in interest. “I’ve experienced a huge increase in calls since the change of COVID rules...most of my clients now feel cruising is safer now than three months ago.”Carnival isn’t the only cruise line seeing a booking boom, though. Rendering of the exterior of the all-new Norwegian Prima. (photo via NCL) NCLH’s President, CEO and Director Frank del Rio commented on the boom during its second quarter earnings debriefing on August 9: “These modifications or protocols are meaningful and give us additional flexibility to reach a wider cruising population, reduce friction and travel-related hassles for our guests and bring greater variety to our itineraries. In fact, yesterday's announcement was an instant catalyst, resulting in one of our top three best booking days of the year.”NCLH’s several cruise lines expect load factors, a key metric for the industry similar to occupancy, to increase to 80-85 percent in the next quarter, reaching over 100 percent in the second quarter of 2023.“When compared to the same time in 2018 for 2019 sailings and taking into account capacity growth of approximately 20 percent, 2023 sales are a whopping 40 percent higher,” continued Del Rio.Chris Caulfield, Owner/Cruise Consultant with CruiseOne, has experienced NCLH’s increase in bookings as a travel advisor: “My biggest sellers currently are Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, and this has only increased interest in going on a cruise. Many of my existing clients were just waiting for the protocols to be dropped. Now that they have dropped, they booked, or we are working on a date for them.”Another cruise line, Holland America Line, reached its best booking levels this year during the month of August.“In the month of August, we are seeing our strongest booking levels this year, including for people wanting to sail yet this summer and fall. Guests are responding to our unique offers such as Save on Sunshine as well as to our recently simplified COVID-19 protocols for sailings under 16 nights,” the line commented to TravelPulse’s request for information. “We also continue to see strong interest from guests looking to avoid an international flight by cruising roundtrip from U.S. ports. Holland America Line visits 91 countries and 225 ports roundtrip from the U.S., more than any other cruise line for longer voyages.” Nieuw Amsterdam in Skagway, Alaska. (photo via Holland America Line) Cheerie Dorris, owner of Cheerie Travel, LLC, an independent agency in the Avoya Travel Network, specializes in cruising and has seen an increase in interest due to the new changes along with attractive summer promotions.“From my clients, I'm getting a lot of requests for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Virgin Voyages who have attractive promotions that are driving interest right now, such as 2nd Guest 75 percent off on Celebrity, and Kids Sail Free on Royal Caribbean, No single supplement for Solo Sailors on Virgin Voyages this month and 50 percent off second sailor and No Kids onboard, which is proving very popular with many adult travelers.”“Cruising is back, just like all travel, and 2023 is almost certain to be a record breaker,” Dorris continued. “And consumers know that prices will continue to rise since the demand is there, so if they plan on cruising, now is the time to book, before their desired cruise is any more expensive or worse...sold out.”The lines enjoyed something similar in international waters when the United States stopped requiring Americans to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to the States. This time, it’s bigger, because it affects nearly every region of operation for the lines, excepting itineraries which visit countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand.Cruise lines and travel advisors who specialize in cruising are riding a wave of good fortune after the amended vaccine and testing requirements. While it remains to be seen whether or not the booking boom will be short-lived or long-lasting, what is clear is that more people are interested in cruising now than ever before.For the latest travel news, updates and deals, be sure to subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter. Adblock test (Why?)