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 It's official: Canada will welcome vaccinated US tourists in August Canada now has a date set for the return of tourism, thanks to rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases. The government said it will welcome vaccinated American visitors on August 6, before opening its borders to travelers from all countries on September 7, provided case numbers stay low. — 3 min read You might also like: Ireland has eased its restrictions on international travel
 4 ways Hawaii is coping with a tourist influx as COVID-19 restrictions lift Hawaii is currently on track to surpass its 2019 tourism numbers, despite the state only being fully opened since July 8. Since the quarantine restrictions were lifted, Hawaii has seen nearly 200,000 self-described tourists arrive on their shores. These numbers have led to a host of issues like traffic congestion, more garbage and lack of transportation resources. — 6 min read
 New York's first LGBTQ+ history and culture museum will preserve "stories being lost every day" The New-York Historical Society is gaining 70,000 square feet in its Central Park West building in the form of new program space and a permanent home for The American LGBTQ+ Museum in 2024. — 2 min read
You can travel to Thailand quarantine-free via Phuket - this is how to do it — 5 min read  What you need to know about traveling to Greece right now — 4 min read  As England drops COVID-19 restrictions, here's what it means for travel —4 min read
NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE  The Uffizi Gallery's hidden treasures are on a tour across Tuscany — 2 min read  Can you find this new secret Nintendo cafe in Tokyo? — 2 min read  Popular European destinations are tightening COVID-19 restrictions — 4 min read Getting back on the road? Lonely Planet has the latest updates and travel tips as lockdowns ease and international travel resumes. When you're ready to travel again, we're here. 
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