Italy will reopen to tourists starting June 3
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Italy announced that it plans to allow travel to and from abroad starting on June 3. In addition, regional travel will be allowed again and shops and restaurants will reopen under new social distancing rules on May 18.
This news come nearly two weeks after Italy started to ease the restrictions of one of Europe's strictest lockdowns. Italy was the first European nation to impose such a lockdown after experiencing a surge of coronavirus cases and deaths.
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Unlike other countries and even U.S. states, the Italian government says that a 14-day quarantine upon arrival will not be mandatory. However, governors in regions such as Sardinia and Campania are considering health passports and imposing their own 14-day quarantine requirements. Gathering in public places will still be prohibited.
After months of lockdown, many countries are eager to kick-start their economies starting with the summer tourist season. Greece also announced plans to reopen to tourists this summer so long as it successfully completes a three-part process. Once that happens, hotels will begin reopening as soon as June 1. Last year, Greece drew 34 million visitors who brought in over $19 billion in revenue, Reuters reported.
At the time of publication, the U.S. State Department lists Italy at a Level 3 travel advisory, advising citizens to "reconsider travel." Additionally, a global "Do Not Travel" health advisory is also currently in place due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19.
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| 10X | Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 5X | 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel. |
| 2X | 2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day |
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Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel75,000 bonus milesAnnual Fee
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Why We Chose It
The Capital One Venture X card is one of the best all-round travel credit cards ever launched. Not only is it offering a tremendous welcome bonus, but cardholders can earn tons of miles on everyday spending and receive a 10,000-mile anniversary bonus to boot. Its annual fee is $395, but cardholders can count on up to $300 in statement credits toward travel booked through Capital One Travel each year and other valuable benefits like access to Priority Pass lounges and Capital One’s own growing family of airport lounges.Pros
- Excellent welcome offer worth 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months.
- Up to $300 in annual travel statement credits toward bookings make through Capital One Travel.
- 10,000 bonus miles (worth $100 toward travel) each account anniversary.
Cons
- The $395 annual fee might be expensive for some, but this card’s benefits provide much more value than that.
- If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
- Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
- Receive up to $300 back annually as statement credits for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of options
- Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary
- Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
- Unlimited complimentary access for you and two guests to 1,300+ lounges, including Capital One Lounges and the Partner Lounge Network
- Receive up to a $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Named editors' choice for "Best New Credit Card of 2021" by The Points Guy
- Earn 10 miles per dollar when you book on Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace, through May 16, 2023