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The dream: International travel. The reality: Chaos and confusion
10 May, 2021 02:06 AM
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The empty courtyard of the Louvre in Paris last March. It is currently still closed to the public. Photo / AP
The empty courtyard of the Louvre in Paris last March. It is currently still closed to the public. Photo / AP
New York Times
By: Stephen Hiltner
The world beckons, especially for those who have been vaccinated, but would-be travellers face a difficult moment when travel possibilities are at odds with the facts of a still reeling world. In recent days, a steady stream of promising news has painted a rosy picture of the return of international leisure travel.
The Dream: International Travel. The Reality: Chaos and Confusion.
The world beckons, especially for those who have been vaccinated, but would-be travelers face a difficult moment when travel possibilities are at odds with the facts of a still reeling world.
A sign in front of the Louvre in Paris last June announced the museum’s closure. It is currently still closed to the public. Credit.Thomas Samson/Agence France-Presse Getty Images
May 5, 2021Updated 10:51 a.m. ET
In recent days, a steady stream of promising news has painted a rosy picture of the return of international leisure travel.
But the optimism may be premature. At the moment, the broader reality is more chaotic, and more sobering.
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