Traveling in a Post-Corona virus World
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The world was taken by storm when the coronavirus hit. Travels for spring break were canceled and postponed by many. Now, many are on edge about summer travel. Although many states are starting to reopen, some countries are not allowing international travel. Travelers are now desperately trying to figure out how they will move forward into this new unknown world after the coronavirus threat wanes. Travel will not stop, but it will certainly look quite different when it resumes once more. Every traveler will have to become much smarter about their travel habits now. Here are several predictions for how traveling will be different in the upcoming post coronavirus world.
Groups that are Tour-Led (International Travel) Post coronavirus will be critical to travel to places where you can get help from local tour experts who are well aware of the realities of security and safety especially where the nearest medical facilities are in case of a health emergency. They do all of the research on what to be careful about and to keep their group members safe. It is advised that small groups should be those where all the members are well-acquainted with one another versus traveling with complete strangers. 3. Cruise Ships may not be the popular travel route for families. Cruise ships hold up to 5,000 passengers which will not be apart of social distancing at all. The general suspicion in U.S. health circles that the mega cruise ships had become massive floating Petri dishes long before the coronavirus emerged, is now becoming a more common thought. The CDC has warned about the potential dangers of mass cruising for some time.
1. Travelers will Need To Prove That They Are Not Sick When Arriving at Their Final Destination. New “wellness passports� aside, airports in diverse tourism destinations all over the globe may begin checking for high temperatures and other coronavirus symptoms of arriving tour- 4. Road Trips may be the new ists in the future and for some norm for U.S. Travel. Be aware time if not permanently. that many businesses such as restaurants and hotels may 2. People will travel in Smaller be closed who were unable to 34
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survive during the pandemic. We have gotten so accustomed to hopping on a plane, when is the last time you took a good ole road trip? If you are considering taking a road trip anticipate your needs before you go: 1. Prepare food and water for the road. Pack non-perishables in case restaurants and stores are closed. 2. Bring any medicines you may need for the duration of your trip. (i.e. Tylenol, Benedryl, first aid kit.) 3. Pack a sufficient amount of alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) and keep it in a place that is readily available. 4. Book accommodations in advance if you must stay somewhere overnight. (Be sanitize the room or area upon arrival.) 5. Plan to make as few stops as possible, but make sure you rest when you feel drowsy or sleepy. 6. Bring an EPA-registered disinfectant and other personal cleaning supplies. 7. Don’t travel if you are sick or plan to travel with someone who is sick.
