How to Keep Your Travel Thirst Alive in the Pandemic?

10 Travel Tips to Plan Your Next Trip in the Pandemic

Before you rush to travel the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, find out about the travel restrictions for your destination country and start searching for hotels, flights, international travel insurance policies  as well as plan a rough itinerary. Also, make sure to follow the below-mentioned travel tips that you can use to travel during the pandemic-

1.  Know the Current COVID-19 Status Where You Reside

As the spread of coronavirus begins to slow down, you may think of planning a trip as some cities, towns, and states may reopen for tourism. But before doing that, it is extremely important to examine the current COVID-19 status in the area where you live. If there are more positive cases in your area, you are at a greater risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and spreading it while travelling.  Besides, more cases could mean movement restriction in your area, which can make it difficult for you to travel.

2.  Check the COVID-19 Situation at the Place You Want to Travel

Check the COVID-19 situation of your destination before travelling. There might be some travel restrictions in that place. Plan a trip to the destination only if it has the COVID-19 situation under control and you fulfil the travel requirements. Besides, travelling in a pandemic needs a cautious approach to make sure that you do not get affected by the virus. So, remember to wear a mask over your nose and mouth in all public areas & transportation. 

3.  Get a Quick Health Check-up Before Travelling

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us realise the importance of our’s health. Getting a quick medical check-up before leaving can help you stay aware of your current health status. Do not travel if you were recently exposed to COVID-19 or have tested positive. Try to maintain a distance of 2 meters with others in public places. Also, avoid contact with anyone who is sneezing or coughing. 

4. Get Yourself Fully Vaccinated

It is important to get yourself fully vaccinated to travel more safely during a pandemic.  Even if you continue taking all the precautions to protect yourself from COVID-19, vaccination is the best precaution that you can take. Besides, a COVID-19 vaccination certificate is essential to travel in most countries just like Schengen travel insurance is mandatory to travel to a Schengen country. So, make sure to get both doses of COVID-19 vaccines at the earliest to travel stress-free.

5. Create an Itinerary 

After checking all the travel restrictions and the current situation of COVID-19, make an itinerary. Research about the places that you can visit at your destination and check if it is operational during the pandemic. You can also take help from social media sites, such as Instagram and Pinterest, to know the best cafes to eat and local markets to shop. Get that itinerary ready so you can explore the place easily.

6. Set Your Budget

Your destination is the prominent determinant for setting up your budget. Once you have decided where to go, you can easily plan your budget. Everyone cannot afford a luxurious trip during the pandemic, especially if they have been dealing with COVID-19 treatment expenses. But between working from home and the lockdown, you can do some financial planning and build your savings. You can also start saving money by keeping a fixed portion of your salary for the upcoming trip. This can give you pocket-friendly alternatives to enjoy your vacation without any financial stress. However, make sure to cover your trip with international travel insurance to get financial coverage against unforeseen incidents faced during your trip.

Also, find the average costs of transportation, accommodation, food & drinks, tours & activities, etc. By doing so, you can easily set a budget for yourself. During the travel, you can install a daily wallet planner app for setting up daily spending limits and receive alerts if you exceed the limit.

7. Plan Your Activities Day-Wise

Depending on the budget and duration of the trip, you can get a rough idea of activities that you can do at the destination city with the COVID-19 restrictions in mind. For instance, many popular activities like skiing, boating, scuba diving, etc. can be closed during the pandemic. You can research about the sightseeing places & tourist’s activities and plan your itinerary as it will save you a lot of time during the trip. Try to avoid crowded places like amusement park ride, city tours, etc. that can increase your risk of contracting coronavirus.

8. Buy Tickets Online for Sightseeing and Tourist Activities 

You can find, compare prices, and book sightseeing tours, tourist attractions, and fun activities online. Visitor's attractions like museums, historic buildings, amusement parks, castles, national parks, zoos, etc. are some of the places we all love to visit while travelling. Check for tourist attractions that are open during the pandemic and book your ticket in advance to avoid standing in long queues and risk contracting the coronavirus.

9. Invest Your Time in Reading Travel Blogs

Go through different travelling blogs to know about the place you want to visit. Travelling means exploring a new world, meeting new people, and diving into a new culture. Travel blogs can help you to know about the culture and customs of the destination beforehand and avoid landing yourself in any trouble. Moreover, it is one of the best ways to get an insight into a place in a pandemic situation.

10. Buy International Travel Insurance 

If you are travelling abroad in a pandemic, keeping yourself healthy is more important than anything else. Even after taking all the precautions, an unexpected situation can occur in between the journey, like falling sick or getting injured. One of the best ways to prepare for such events financially is to ensure your trip with an international travel insurance policy. Travel insurance policies  provide financial assistance during medical emergencies, flight-related adversities, baggage loss and other major unwanted events during your trip. Besides, international travel insurance is compulsory to travel to the Schengen countries. So, if you are planning to apply for a Schengen visa, you must buy a Schengen travel insurance plan. 

Wrapping It Up 

Travelling is an elixir for people who are nomads at heart. Although the pandemic can restrict your movements, it cannot dim your travel spirit. Just make sure to follow the above-mentioned tips while travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, keep a keen eye on your valuables, including your wallet, travel documents like visa, passport, and medicines while travelling. We recommend saving a copy of your travel documents and emergency contact information in a secure & accessible place. You should also avoid wearing any valuable jewellery while travelling and be cautious of being targeted by pickpockets at tourist attractions.