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Anyone searching the Web looking for last-minute trips during the pandemic will find themselves pleasantly surprised that the prices for last-minute flights have dropped dramatically. Source: www.travelpulse.com

A decidedly 21st-century term, “glamping” puts a glamorous spin on the camping experience, with extra amenities and services to assure that travelers are always well cared for. Several destinations around Mexico offer interesting options. Source: TravelAge West

United Airlines customers traveling to Hawaii who have a valid negative COVID-19 test can show their results before boarding to save time and skip document screening lines upon arrival. Source: Insider Travel Report

Creating a luxurious spa day at home is easier than you may think. This episode provides a blueprint for a perfect at home spa experience in four essential elements, with tips coming from Mokara Spa Director at Omni Houston Hotel. Omnihotels.com

Airbnb announced it would be canceling all rentals in the DMV area during inauguration week. As of today, the homesharing site is refunding all existing reservation for next week. The move comes after a number of officialsreleased statements urging would-be travelers to watch the historic inauguration from home, amid both the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and threats of violence in the capital.

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On Jan. 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. This requirement will go into effect on Jan. 26, 2021.

Mark your calendars and for these entrance fee-free dates in 2021:

Jan. 18, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday

April 17, the first day of National Park Week

Aug. 4, one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

Aug. 25, NPS birthday

Sept. 25, National Public Lands Day

Nov. 11, Veterans Day

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