COVID-19 made its way to over 200 countries across the world. Due to the high infection rate, the industry that hit the bump first was the tourism and hospitality industry. In many of the world’s cities, planned travel decreased by as much as 80-90%. However, owing to inoculation programs, economic recovery, and stimulus packages- hope seems to be finally rising for the tourism industry.
Catalysed by an instantaneous and extended reduction in travel, not only the tourism industry has suffered but so have the wanderlusts. The tourism industry across countries is now finally hoping for a recovery. Though it’s not advisable by the experts to travel internationally as of now, people who thrive on travel plans can at least plan a trip with their loved ones.
The psychological and emotional toll of the pandemic has had multi-layer effects on everyone’s wellbeing. Psychologists advise adapting to the new normal. With the increase in the scale of vaccination drives, people now may want to start planning for their international trips.
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However, there are strict rules to abide by. International travellers may be required to obtain an interim position paper that is proof that they have been vaccinated. Different countries and cities have different pre and post quarantine rules, which are to be kept in mind while planning the trip.
Post-pandemic travel seems like a pocket-friendly plan as the tourism industry in many countries is providing heavy subsidies to its airlines and hotels to help the overall industry boost.
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Where should you plan to go?
If you are someone who wants to travel internationally but is also wary of the virus then you should plan a trip to the places which have been least affected by the virus. For instance- the island nation of Niue, the Cook Islands and American Samoa are few places that seem to be good travel destinations with COVID-19 relatively in control.
According to Forbes, the mostly rural Alentejo province of Portugal, Roman ruins of Algeria, Ghana, unexplored Samoa, Arkansas, and the Grand Egyptian Museum are also prospective destinations.
If you come from a country where only domestic travel is allowed, then you should look for tourist places within the country where maximum air-ticket and hotel subsidies are provided by the government and the industry. Plan your trip rationally because this is the time when you can do more fun while spending less.
In countries like Australia, where international travel is not allowed yet, people can still go for domestic trips.
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Is post-pandemic travel a wholesome plan?
The foremost important thing is to decide what you want to do on your post-pandemic vacation. Do you want to visit a beach, do you want to go to the hills, see adventure lands or do forest safaris?
One needs to make up their mind, try making a pros and cons list because a post-pandemic trip will be a memorable one with travellers finally relieving themselves from all the exhaustion caused because of the pandemic.
Some people might want to reunite with their loved ones after the era of a virtual world took toll over us. Now is the time when one can finally meet their near and dear ones and have some real, non-virtual fun. Having said so, planning a trip with family and friends post-pandemic does seem to be a wholesome plan.
Solo trips for the win?
Bucket-list items are the most precious ones and what’s the best time to finally visit your bucket-list travel destination, if not post-pandemic? One can plan and eventually tick off solo trip from their bucket-list as their post-pandemic victories.
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Amidst lockdowns, there are people who shifted back with their families amid the COVID-19 crisis. They might want to get on a solo trip to spend some time in solace with themselves. The solo trips can be a weekend trip or a week-long vacation, whatever suits one’s peace of mind.
This pandemic changed lifestyles, but one efficient and memorable plan can help to recoup with all the lost times. A trip to a well-researched destination can be a good option while taking precautions and abiding by travel rules.
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