Brazil Requires Malaria Vaccine for Amazon Travelers Starting August
Brazil will mandate the RTS,S malaria vaccine for all visitors to the Amazon region from August 1. The requirement applies to stays longer than seven days. Proof of vaccination must be shown at entry points.
Peru Reopens Full Access to Machu Picchu After Two-Year Restoration
Peru lifted all visitor caps at Machu Picchu effective June 15 following completion of major restoration work. Daily limits return to 4,500 people. The site had operated at 60 percent capacity since 2024.
TAP Air Portugal Cuts Lisbon Fares 30 Percent for September Travel
TAP Air Portugal launched a 30 percent fare reduction on all routes to Lisbon for September departures. Economy round-trips from New York start at $428. The sale runs through June 20.
Canada Issues Wildfire Evacuation Advisory for Jasper National Park
Parks Canada issued a Level 3 evacuation order for parts of Jasper National Park on June 14 due to active wildfires. The advisory affects 12 campgrounds and 40 hiking trails. Visitors must leave the area by sunset.
Lufthansa Adds Daily Frankfurt to Cape Town Nonstop Service in October
Lufthansa will operate daily nonstop flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town beginning October 15. The route uses Airbus A350 aircraft with 300 seats. It restores a direct link suspended since 2020.
Thailand Extends 60-Day Visa-Free Access to 12 New Nations from July
Thailand will grant 60-day visa-free entry to citizens of 12 additional countries starting July 1. The policy targets growing tourism from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It positions Thailand as a top long-stay destination ahead of peak season.
Australia Launches New Working Holiday Visa for 5,000 Canadians Annually
Australia will issue 5,000 new working holiday visas to Canadian citizens each year from July 2026. Applicants aged 18-35 can stay up to 12 months with work rights. The reciprocal agreement expands existing youth mobility programs between the two countries.
CDC Updates Yellow Fever Vaccination Rules for South America Travel
The US Centers for Disease Control updated yellow fever vaccination recommendations for travellers to Brazil, Peru and Colombia effective July 2026. A single dose remains valid for life but proof is now required for additional provinces. Unvaccinated travellers face entry denial at some borders.
New Zealand Opens Five New Great Walks to International Visitors
New Zealand will open five additional Great Walks to international hikers from October 2026. The new trails include sections of the Paparoa, Te Araroa and Hump Ridge tracks. Booking systems open July 1 with limited permits released daily.
Ryanair Cuts Fares 25 Percent on 200 Mediterranean Routes for Summer
Ryanair announced 25 percent fare reductions across 200 routes to Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia for travel through September 2026. The sale covers over four million seats with one-way fares from €19.99. Bookings must be completed by June 30 for travel between July and September.
UK Extends Electronic Travel Authorisation Validity to Five Years
The United Kingdom will extend Electronic Travel Authorisation validity from two to five years starting July 2026. The change applies to all nationalities currently requiring an ETA. Frequent travellers will save on repeated applications and fees.
Indonesia Issues Volcanic Eruption Advisory for Mount Merapi Region
Indonesian authorities raised the alert level for Mount Merapi to level three on June 12 2026. A 5-kilometre exclusion zone now applies around the crater in Central Java. Domestic and international travellers are urged to avoid hiking trails and nearby villages until further notice.