Solymar Travel’s Travel Tip!

SPRING OPTIMISM: Planning Your First Bucket List Trip:

The second spring break season of the coronavirus pandemic is here, and with it hope of a return to travel, at least for those who have been vaccinated or were already infected. Many travelers are encouraged by the trend in case counts and willing to take a risk or are simply suffering pandemic fatigue.

Whether you are ready to travel this spring or not it doesn’t hurt to dream and at least plan your next trip to help ease the fatigue from being home bound for so long. Now that you are ready to explore the world once again or for the first time make sure to take the time to plan well ahead. There are plenty of resources and apps available out there for you to book for own travel trip, but make sure to do your homework. Research, read the fine print, and ask detailed questions to make sure you are getting what you are looking for. If you are not interested in in booking your own travel vacation then make sure to talk to your local travel agent so they can help make dreams a reality.

Great traveling deals are still available this year but with early signs of an uptick in demand this coming season some of the deals may start to dwindle a little. For those traveling by air check to see if last year’s canceled trip travel credit is expiring soon. Verify the on airline pandemic travel waivers which may have started to tighten some booking restrictions. This is why it is important to build some flexibility into your travel plans in case flights are rescheduled or canceled. Also consider travel insurance incase you need to cancel your trip and flight now that refunds are not going to be as flexible. And if you travel abroad make sure you know the entry and/or exit requirements and other restrictions for that country due to Covid-19.

For hotel reservations, take advantage of the great discounts. For those booking a travel group, some hotels provide group incentives and extra perks. Also make sure that whatever hotel you stay in you are made aware of the areas that will remain open and those that will not during your stay. During the pandemic, some hotels closed down their common areas such as the pool, bars & restaurants, gym & spa, etc. This may be a deal breaker for some so make sure you ask in advance.

Most important, dream big on your next vacation because dreaming won’t cost you anything! Once you’re ready to book your trip then you can start working around your budget and time frame. Cheers to planning your next vacation!

BUCKET LIST IDEAS for International Vacations.: (1) Wines caves & hearty Alsatian Cuisine in Kaysersberg, France (2) Wildlife of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Australia (3) Beautiful & historic landscape and sceneries in Crete & Greece (4) Old colonial quarter with Spanish-style art and architecture in Panama (5) Charming town of Hoi An Vientnam!

BUCKET LIST IDEAS for U.S. Vacations: (1) Bright Lights, Big City NY (2) Go High & Low at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas (3) Take a Route 66 Road Trip (4) Drive the California Coast (5) Go Wild on an Alaskan Cruise!