Tips For Planning 2021 Summer Travel
Planning summer vacations will include extra logistics this year. Just about everything will be slightly different to incorporate safety protocols, but travelers should take heart that protective measures don’t eliminate the fun of being away. Here are our top tips for planning your summer getaway!
Those planning a summer vacation should pay attention to CDC rules for COVID-19 testing. Currently, the CDC is mandating that all air passengers coming to the United States need to show a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a flight—even U.S. travelers returning home.
The CDC also recommends getting tested one to three days before you travel and keeping a copy of your results in case you need them.
Vaccines are almost sure to be more widely available by the time summer rolls around, and—hopefully—much of the population will be vaccinated by June.
Those who are vaccinated need to check what documentation they will need to show when traveling. Also, many travel protocols such as COVID-19 testing and mask-wearing will still be mandated even for vaccinated travelers.
It will be more important than ever to have travel insurance this summer. Since vaccine rollouts are just beginning and the U.S. is only just starting to get a handle on the pandemic, volatility will remain and plans may change at the drop of a hat.
Be sure your insurance plan covers incidents that can occur during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be respectful and aware of local guidelines when traveling this summer. Some destinations have been hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than others and, therefore, have enacted stricter protections for residents and visitors More remote destinations have limited access to hospital services and also may have more rigorous protocols to protect against an outbreak.
Travel advisors do more than just book trips for clients. Advisors serve as advocates for their travelers when changes need to be made for bookings, when flights are delayed—and when pandemics break out. Now, more than ever, when travel is in a constant state of change, it’s important to have someone on your side.
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