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Memorial Day weekend travel
The busiest days to fly and drive. A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the road and take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend. Whether you’re headed to the beach or to check out a new city, here’s what you…
New luxury train route in Vietnam
Enjoy stunning views and afternoon tea. There’s nothing quite like settling back into your train seat, the urban skyline out the window fading into lush natural landscapes as you make your way to your next destination….
The 10 best national park lodges
National park lodges offer travelers the opportunity to enjoy overnight stays in the midst of some of America’s most beautiful scenery. There are fewer than 100 national park lodges, and an expert panel selected their top…
Travel with confidence using these information sources
Lean on this helpful curation of key sites offering timely and extensive guidance as you prepare to travel in the new normal. The advice outlined below is updated regularly by government service agencies. And your UBS Concierge is available for any further information you need.
Local travel (United States)
Center for Diseases Control and
Prevention (CDC), provides up-to-date policies for domestic and international Travel.
cdc.gov
The U.S. Department of Transportation
provides a variety of tips to help you protect yourself while traveling.
transportation.gov
The Transportation Security Administration provides news and updates for
flying in the United States during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
tsa.gov
The National Park Service works with
federal, state, local and tribal authorities, providing updates to ensure the safety of park visitors, volunteers and staff.
nps.gov
International resources
For a global picture, you can refer to information from the World Health Organization (WHO).
who.in
Our World In Data, from Oxford University, is a unique and constantly evolving overview of all the significant sources of data on the COVID-19 coronavirus.
ourworldindata.org
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows US citizens traveling abroad to register with the Embassy or Consulate for updates on any changes to the local conditions.
step.state.gov
Know the latest requirements for any destination you’re planning to visit with travel advisories from the US state department.
travel.state.gov
This website provides contact information for USA Embassy and Consulate locations worldwide.
usembassy.gov
Additional resources
AAA provides a map of the United States with several statistics about gas prices throught the country.
gasprices.aaa.com
GasBuddy offers real-time fuel prices at more than 140,000 gas stations in the United States, Canada and Australia.
gasbuddy.com
Wanderlist
