Greece opens to American tourists; France likely next

With newly vaccinated, typically jet-setting South Floridians anxiously waiting to see when the world—especially Europe—would reopen for travel, it’s welcome news that Greece has removed its COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Consider this a “pre-opening,” as the official reopening date is May 14, but travelers from the European Union, the United States, Britain, Serbia, Israel and the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to undergo the country’s 7-day quarantine. The country, like most European nations, has been closed to Americans since March 2020.

Under the new guidelines, Americans traveling to Greece will have to provide full proof of vaccination or present a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival. While tourists can check into hotels and enjoy the beaches, they must adhere to lockdown rules like any local: that means carting your takeout moussaka and ouzo back to your guest room.

An Orbitz search for roundtrip flights between Miami and Athens, with stops at JFK and Amsterdam, showed airfares starting below $600, which is notably low.

Next up: France, which is expected to lift its restrictions for U.S. travelers in May. “We are working hard to propose a very concrete solution, especially for U.S. citizens who are vaccinated—so with a special pass, I would say,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a TV interview last Sunday.

You May Also Like
Flight Options Expand for Travelers Flying Out of FLL

Las Vegas-based budget airline Allegiant added two nonstop flight options in May.

Read More
Visitor Spending in Greater Fort Lauderdale Continues to Drive Broward Economy

Visit Fort Lauderdale drove him the importance of tourism during National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-10.

Read More
Fort Lauderdale Ranked as 5th-Cheapest U.S. City to Fly Into this Summer

Memorial Day and July 4th flight prices to the 954 are down, with average airfare prices down 7% overall.

Read More
Bring your attendees and your wish list: Visit Lauderdale will take your meeting to the next level.

The newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is expected to open in late 2025

Read More
Other Posts
SIXT Branches Out With a New Location in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The move is part of a broader partnership between SIXT, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.

Read More
How Trump’s Canada Plans are Affecting Tourism and Business in South Florida

Fewer Canadian tourists are coming to South Florida due to President Trump’s tariffs, possible travel registration and even talk of annexing the country as the 51st state. The issues are

Read More
W Fort Lauderdale Names New GM

With 18 years in hospitality, Cody Bertone has built his career across Florida and Louisiana.

Read More
Unwind Along the Paradise Coast at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

It is one of only a few luxury properties on the beach in the area.

Read More