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Effective today, June 12, U.S. will no longer require travelers arriving at American airports from other countries to present a negative Covid-19 test. However, the CDC will reassess the decision in 90 days. This is another huge step forward for the recovery of inbound air travel and return of international travel to the U.S.

"Prior to the pandemic, travel was one of our nation's largest industry exports. The lifting of this requirement will enable the industry to lead the way toward a broader U.S. economic and jobs recovery."

THANK GOODNESS!

The White House has announced it will lift travel restrictions on international air and land border crossings for fully vaccinated travelers beginning Nov. 8, according to White House officials.

The long-anticipated reopen will welcome travelers from 33 countries including Europe, the United Kingdom, China, India, and Brazil who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel.

The announcement finally provides a date for the U.S. travel industry to start the climb back to normal operations after a large absence of international travel over the last year and a half.

“We applaud the administration for recognizing the value of international travel to our economy and our country, and for working to safely reopen our borders and reconnect America to the world.”

ALL I CAN SAY IS FINALLY!

Now that the face mask mandate has been extended through January of 2022 by the federal government, a new wrinkle.

It’s no longer a question of wearing a face mask on some airlines, but the right face mask.

Turns out, some airlines are banning fabric face masks So far it’s mostly been international airlines that have banned fabric masks. Thus, a surgical mask or an FFP2 mask or mask with the KN95/N95 standard is preferred.

We spotted this black bear in the woods on the bypass road between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge a couple of weeks ago. Social distancing at its best🙂. The Great Smoky Mountains is a true winter wonderland with so much to see and do. Let us help you book that "getaway".