Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

Norwegian Cruise Line, Atlas Ocean Voyages and Viking are scrapping Russian ports from their itineraries after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

As of Tuesday, the CDC considers 140 destinations to have “very high” COVID-19 levels and warns U.S. travelers to avoid these areas.

Mad Apple debuts in the New York-New York hotel-casino this May as the first Cirque du Soleil show to incorporate a standup comedian.

The updated mask policies were announced shortly after the CDC updated its voluntary COVID-19 program for cruise lines.

Maui is lifting some of its COVID-19 restrictions like proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test as daily cases continue to fall in Hawaii.

The CDC says travelers should make sure they are “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines before cruising.

Starting Feb. 28, vaccinated visitors will be able to enter Canada with a negative rapid antigen test instead of a molecular PCR test.

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

France now allows fully vaccinated travelers and those under the age of 12 from the U.S. to enter without a negative coronavirus test.

Las Vegas visitors explore the Strip Super Bowl weekend, the first without a mask mandate since July.