How to Prepare to Travel during COVID-19 - Guidelines for Tourists Prepping to Holiday during the Pandemic

 With most countries opening up their borders to travelers, a great many of us are heading out on long-delayed holidays to various corners of the globe after spending nearly two years in intermittent lockdowns. While the travel sector appears to be returning to business as usual, there are some special preparations every traveler must make to ensure their safety during COVID-19. Here are some tips on how to ensure your post-pandemic trip abroad is both safe and successful.

1. Don't Trust Online Info

Forget how reliable your favorite travel website was before the pandemic because chances are, the internet has not had enough time to catch up with the number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and other tourist establishments that have gone out of business moved location, or are only partially operational since the world came to a standstill two years ago. This is why it is essential to call ahead and make sure your favorite hotels, restaurants, and tour operators are still accepting customers or guests. Making inquiries online will not suffice, even if one is hoping to stay at Hunas Falls Hotel Kandy or any one of the other hill country hotels in Sri Lanka as online information is no longer reliable. Make a phone call and check on what you can expect once you arrive so as to avoid disappointment.

2. Find a Cosy Rest

While we'd all like to believe that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, there's no guessing when a foreign government may impose a week-long or even lengthier lockdown or restriction on civilian movement to curb the pandemic. Tourists can avoid being stuck in a less than comfortable accommodation hub for an extended period of time than they originally intended by splurging on a rest where you wouldn't mind spending a few extra days. Select a hotel or resort with plenty of outdoor space, indoor amenities, and recreational programs so even if you have to stay put, your holiday is an engaging one.

3. Flight Considerations

Online Flight Search before Travel | Image via Freepik

When making airline reservations, it is important to consider what specific airports and destinations you will be spending your time in during travel as some areas of the world are worse off than others where the spread of COVID-19 is concerned. Different airports also have diverse safety precautions in place so reading up on which airports have a more proactive approach to providing passenger safety is also a must before making your final choices.

 4. Delayed Gratification Tip for Long Haul Flights

Although it is common for most passengers to wine and dine around the same time as the food trolleys distribute food to everyone at the same timetable, delaying your meal is more prudent. Taking off your mask to eat as every other passenger in a confined space is unwise during a health crisis so waiting till those around you have finished their meals and donned their masks to commence eating is a smarter move.

5. Make Those Bookings

Reservations and solid bookings are an absolute must when traveling during the pandemic as this is not the time to be spontaneous. Not only can you make better choices when you book in advance (such as outdoor seating at a restaurant or individual diving lesson) but one can also be certain that they will be compensated if the plans fall through due to the fault of the tour operator or any unforeseen circumstances.

 6. Pack Sanitation Products

Whether you are heading to the farthest corner of the world or simply driving to the nearest beach on a weekend, packing sanitation essentials is the only way to stay safe outside of your home base. This means that hand sanitizers, masks, wet wipes, anti-bacterial cleaning sprays, and plastic toilet seat covers must all be in your carry-on luggage for easy access.


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