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With Covid-19 vaccinations rolling out around the world, Europe is preparing for a busy tourist season this year. The European Commission is working on issuing vaccine passports (either digitally or on paper) and according to Europe’s Best Destinations, these 15 cities—from Athens to Stockholm—are the top spots for a long-overdue escape.

The Alaska cruise season may not be sunk after all. In February, Canada extended its cruise ban, which effectively torpedoed the upcoming season, but last week Alaska’s two senators proposed new legislation to help the cruise lines stay afloat in 2021. If passed, the Alaska Cruise Line Recovery Act will allow ships to sail to the 49th state without a stop in Canada.

After pausing for the pandemic, the famed tequila train Jose Cuervo Express is back on track and accepting reservations for 2021. The luxurious train offers two itineraries (sunrise and sunset) and reservations are filling up fast—the luxurious Express is booked through June. So don’t wait to take your shot.

The CDC finally issued travel guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans—but the new recommendations left travelers with more questions than answers. Here’s what you need to know about post-vaccine travel.

Like many massive public events, Burning Man was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. With the fate of the festival still uncertain for this summer, the Burning Man Project and the Land Art Generator Initiative have started looking ahead—to 2030. The organizations launched a design contest to propose new sustainable solutions for the Burning Man festivals of the future in the Nevada desert.