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Although medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in some U.S. states and Canada and one may have an official medical marijuana card, possession of marijuana or certain cannabis-infused products remain illegal under U.S. federal law.
TSA security officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, but if any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities. https://www.tsa.gov/.../whatcanib.../items/medical-marijuana Arriving at a U.S. port of entry in violation of this law may result in denied admission, seizure, fines, and apprehension. https://www.cbp.gov/.../cbp-reminds-travelers-canada... This information is shared due to possible confusion specifically resulting from various differing laws in the United States. The Hill Guys Travel does not otherwise provide information about traveling with drugs that may be considered illicit. Education about all laws of your destination(s) is solely your responsibility. Canada and most of Europe, South America, Asia and the rest of the world remain off limits to Americans due to The Covid. As well, the USA has been closed to non-resident visitors for over a year now.
Airlines are the gate keepers for enforcing international entry requirements as they have to pay to fly someone home if they allowed someone to travel to a foreign destination without proper entry authorization. If an American citizen bought a ticket to Paris as a tourist for next week, the airline would deny boarding as France is closed to American tourists at this time. Passengers are responsible for knowing if they are eligible to visit a particular destination before buying travel, so purchasing a non-refundable ticket is on the passenger. So why have I been able to buy an international plane ticket all this time?
* * * * * Contact us about your destination of interest for answers. We're on top of it! brandonmatt@hillguystravel.com OR (918) 771-9050
Here's the shape of things as we see them right now.
What's off limits to American tourists:
Where our customers are traveling now and this summer:
7-night cruises available for Americans this summer (COVID vaccinations required):
We do not recommend booking any sailing that is scheduled to depart from the USA, Europe or Asia before October 2021 and that is a stretch. The outlook for 2022 and beyond is looking good. Contact us for answers about your desired destination. We're on top of it! Cheers, B and Matt More cruise lines are getting onboard with requiring proof of COVID vaccinations for guests to sail. This is considered by many to be key to successfully restarting an already devastated industry while providing peace of mind for passengers and crew as well as the residents, workers and officials in the countries and destinations they serve.
Here are some lines on the list that are popular with Americans:
A vaccination requirement is "under evaluation" at these major lines:
These lists are for guest requirements. The majority of lines are already requiring their crews to be fully vaccinated regardless of their guest policies. We at The Hill Guys Travel will not be surprised to see the list of mandated guest vaccinations grow in the near future. Source: thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-line-covid-vaccine-policy/ Quintana Roo to levy tourism tax on foreign visitors starting April 1Quintan Roo is home to Mexico's top Caribbean hot spots:
The tax is $224 MXN pesos per person over age 15 (about $11 USD):
Flyers and Belize drivers: Currently, it looks like this only applies to foreign air passengers departing Cancún or Cozumel airports and drivers crossing QR's border with Belize. Airport enforcement is supposed to happen prior to departure, but the details are sketchy at the moment. We'll know much more after April 1st when it goes into effect and enforcement begins. Cruisers: We cannot find that it will apply to cruise passengers for Cozumel or Riviera Maya as those ports already collect revenue from cruise passengers through port charges. Primary Source: The Points Guy - https://thepointsguy.com/guide/places-americans-can-travel-internationally/ There are over 90 foreign countries and territories that Americans may visit right now. COVID-19 restrictions may include some or most of the following:
As of January 26th, all passengers arriving to the USA by plane must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure to the US or a physician's certification of recovery from COVID-19. This requirement is for all passengers including American citizens and residents. Some of the most popular destinations that are still off limits to Americans:
The ability to purchase a ticket for an off-limits country does not mean that you'll be allowed to board the plane from the US. Airlines are still flying to those countries so that residents can return home and to move cargo. Travel restrictions change frequently due to COVID-19 so it is recommended that one keeps apprised of the latest requirements for their destination(s). Check with your destination country's immigration or consulate for specific requirements. Here are some good resources to get started:
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