Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

Health experts tend to agree that getting together with family and friends for the holidays is OK, and even good for mental wellbeing, if done right.

The U.S. enacted the travel restrictions in late November in an attempt to slow the spread of omicron within the U.S.

The winter months can be slower in Las Vegas, but there are still plenty of attractions to draw in visitors around the holidays.

“Avoid travel to these destinations,” the CDC warns. “If you must travel to these destinations, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel.”

The State Department announced Monday that it would increase fees for passport books by $20 for all customers.

More than 109 million people are expected to hit the road between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, driving up congestion across the nation.

The CDC earlier this week began distributing free at-home test kits at four airports, with more airports set to join “soon.”

Airbnb and Vrbo let their hosts determine their refund policies, so travelers should be aware that canceling a booking can be costly.

The U.S. has experienced a spike in hiking and camping since the onset of the pandemic, with some national parks reporting record-setting visitation.