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What happens when America's borders reopen again? Our travel expert gets the lowdown

Happy 4th of July! The U.S.A. is waking up this morning to its annual star-spangled birthday, but as national celebrations go, you can expect a little less sparkle in the fireworks this summer. 2020 has been a torrid time for the nation; a pandemic, a racial awakening… a Trump presidency.

What happens when America's borders reopen again? Our travel expert gets the lowdown

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020 - 14:00

Tom Breathnach

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Happy 4th of July! The U.S.A. is waking up this morning to its annual star-spangled birthday, but as national celebrations go, you can expect a little less sparkle in the fireworks this summer. 2020 has been a torrid time for the nation; a pandemic, a racial awakening… a Trump presidency.

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