The pandemic and lockdowns had many people down in the dumps. It was a boring old time for most and downright depressing for those stuck alone with nothing to do and nowhere to go. Now the world is starting to open up and get back to some semblance of normality; people are looking to book trips abroad and domestically to shake off the funk. We’re here to help you ease back into good travel habits if you Planning a Trip After the Pandemic

Protect yourself with Insurance

Even with the world opening its doors once again, the pandemic isn’t over. With the risk of cancellations or contracting the virus and being unable to take your trip, you need to protect yourself. Taking the precaution of getting travel insurance from companies such as Staysure, to cover you for any Covid-19 related cancellations will give you the peace of mind you need when booking a break.

Safety First

With nearly 30,000 cases in the UK over the last day alone, making sure you keep safety in mind when travelling is vital. Keeping a mask on you if you’re not exempt and carrying some hand sanitiser is helpful if there’s none available.

You don’t need to take a test or quarantine if you are only travelling within the UK. Keep yourself safe by following the current government rules of wearing a mask when possible and keeping yourself apart from people outside of your bubble.

If you’re going abroad, be sure to check the government’s website for any rules for the country you’re coming from or travelling to. They have a handy list of which countries are listed as red, amber or green.

For example, if you travel to a green listed country, you must take a test before arrival back in the UK, book and pay for a Day 2 Covid-19 test, and fill in a passenger location form.  So, before you travel, please make sure to check the rules, book any tests or quarantine hotel packages you might need and complete any test or documents requested.

With so many Choices for Travel, Where Should You Go?

If you’re looking to travel abroad, there are some fantastic places to book that are on the green list: Malta, The Balearic Islands, Barbados and Iceland, to name but a few. If those aren’t your speed, you can check which places are the safest to travel to on regularly updated watchlists available online. Airlines are even organising their available flights by the traffic light system to make it easier to book your trip with fantastic deals available to some of the most beautiful locations.

If a staycation is more your speed, there are plenty of places to get the relaxation you need. From gorgeous cottages with private hot tubs in East Yorkshire for that romantic getaway to an exciting, fun-filled family break in the Isle of Wight, there’s plenty to choose from right here on our doorstep.

Pack Smart & Arrive Early

Forgetting things that you need can be stressful when travelling abroad or within the UK. Make a list before you pack for everything you need, including any medications you take, so that nothing is left behind.

Don’t leave things to the last minute either when travelling, give yourself plenty of time, so it’s not a rush, especially if travelling abroad. Leave yourself plenty of time to check in and get through security, especially with extra protective measures in place and be sure to have your passport ready.

Remember to Stay Hydrated

With any trip becoming dehydrated can leave you tired, sluggish and miserable. Drink plenty of water before you travel, so nothing ruins your holiday. You waited to so long to start Planning a Trip After the Pandemic so you don’t want to ruin all by become ill dehydrated.