For the last few years, the world has not been open for holidays and everyone has had to stay at home. There is some good news, the restrictions are starting to lift and there is a chance that you can travel again. If you are hoping to hop on a plane, there are some things that you need to think about first.
Where will you go?
As wonderful as it is that you will have the option to travel, you need to be mindful about where you are going. Countries have been following different rules about how they have dealt with Covid, and some still have strict rules in place. You might need to check out how they are handling things and what would happen if you got sick while in their country. You will also need to consider what the protocols are for when you go in and out of the country. Once you have looked into this, it might be worth your while staying local instead of travelling around the world for the moment.
Where will you stay?
While some people are itching for that backpack lifestyle, others are desperate to chill in someplace quiet like the Venice Beach hotels. You might need to consider who you are going away with and try to ensure that you will not be mixing with loads of people, especially with a shared room. Where you will be staying will need a lot more research than you have previously put into your holiday planning. A lot of hotels have put in place a detailed cleaning plan for your safety and are cleaning their buildings a lot more often.
Who is going with you?
If you are travelling by yourself, there will only be one person that you need to plan for. However, if you are bringing other people, such as your partner or your kids, you need to plan a lot more. First of all, is it safe enough to bring your kids? And if it is, do you feel safe bringing them? Travelling with kids can be tough at the best of times, but now there are a lot of extra things to consider before hopping on a plane with them. Make sure that everyone who is travelling with you understands that there may be extra steps to be taken to ensure a safe journey.
Check local advice
The rules in your area will be different from the next. So can you imagine how different the rules might be on another side of the world? You need to ensure that you understand what the local rules are around disease control and that you follow them. In some places, there are fines. In others, you might have to quarantine for a few days after you get off the plane. Always check to see what the local guidelines are as they can change on a daily basis. If you are unsure what you are supposed to do, check with the local authority for more information.
