Where to go in 2022

Ruins of Jesuit Church, Casco Viejo, Panamá

We’re still not out of the woods with this pandemic as the Omicron variant rages around the world. To this end, travel books, magazines and newspapers have published their annual lists of places to go in 2022 with cautious optimism. Fodor’s and Frommer’s have both decided to only include domestic destinations in the US for practical as well as health and safety reasons. Panama, Belize, Mexico and Singapore seem to be popular choices, appearing on several lists. Let’s hope we have a healthier world so we can freely explore once again.

Afar Magazine Best Places to Travel in 2022

https://www.afar.com/magazine/best-places-to-travel-in-2022

Condé Nast Traveler 22 Places to go in 2022

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-places-to-go-in-2022

Fodor’s Go List

https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2022

Frommer’s Best Places to Go in the United States in 2022

https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848505-frommer-s-best-places-to-go-in-the-united-states-in-2022

Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2022

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-in-travel-2022

New York Times 52 Places for a Changed World

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022.html

Travel and Leisure 50 Places to Travel in 2022

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-places-to-travel-in-2022

If you are looking for more adventurous or extreme travel, follow Every Passport Stamp on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everypassportstamp/. Solo travelers can check out Solo Travel Society also on FB or their website at solotravelerworld.com.

Countries welcoming US tourists now:

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-international-travel-covid-19/index.html

U.S. entry requirements:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/requirements-for-air-travelers-to-the-us.html

News and information about travel restrictions in Schengen countries:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/

Bon voyage!

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