With the trend ‘new-normal’ being normalized above the saturation, reality hits hard saying we are after all social animals craving for pleasures where travel is just a mandatory thing. Many borders weren’t welcoming the virus and hence shut its gate on face to protect its citizens. With vacations constantly being procrastinated, there has been a constant progress in 2021 since every unknown boom has become a known bang. With the holiday friendly destinations, you can travel right now being extra careful on their customer’s safety, the travelers also make it extra easy to them by being precautious. And to celebrate travel in such an era will make it extra special because you will be busy exploring the world while the whole world just see you explore it from their homes.
Top Destinations Open for Travel and Tourism
In countries open for tourism in April, here are the top picks you shouldn’t miss this season.
Maldives
With Maldives having its hype as always, this being the top holiday friendly destination you can travel right now is a no surprise thing. With tourism fully opened in Maldives, it allows you to enjoy it completely except for the fact that all your photos will bear the scars of pandemic – masks and gloves! Any country you might belong to, you will have to take the negative COVID – 19 test result along with you. A quarantine post reaching Maldives is not necessary and you can explore every corner of it from day 1 itself. There is partial lockdown in Maldives, but it will not affect your to do list. The shopping is fully open, and few practical restrictions are enforced in public transports, restaurants and during celebrations to protect their tourists from the killer virus. Book your Maldives trip now!
Source: visitmaldives.com
Also Read: Is Maldives Safe
Top tourist attractions: Attractions like the Male Atoll, Sun Island, Banana Reef, Hp Reef, Fihalhohi Island are open for visitors.
Quarantine Restriction: No quarantine.
Documents to carry: A recent Covid – 19 negative test report (should be taken within 3 days before arriving at Maldives)
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Greece
The turquoise waters are ever welcoming and this falls to be one of the best countries open for tourism in April. Greece is open for tourism partially and carrying a negative COVID – 19 test result is mandatory. A self-isolation of 7 days is all you will need to undergo. With local transportation being operational, there are measures taken in local restaurants and shopping hubs to which you will be thankful later. The borders are expected to open after 19th April and hence become one of the countries open for tourism from India.
Source: schengenvisainfo.com
Top tourist attractions: Acropolis of Athens and other museums are open effectively from July 15, 2020.
Quarantine Restrictions: Yes, self-isolation of 7 days is mandatory.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR report before 72 hours of arrival.
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Turkey
With 35 million visitors happily tasting the rich culture of Turkey every year, this pandemic should not leave Turkey behind in the list. Tourism again like Greece is partially allowed in Turkey and the shopping is fully open without any restrictions which means the whole of Istanbul’s grand bazaar is yours. Celebrations are partially allowed, and the restaurants and the transportation are operating with partial restriction to keep you safe. This falls to be one of the countries open for travel from India and all you will need is a negative Covid test taken 72 hours before the departure is mandatory, and the quarantine restriction depends on you showing certain symptoms of Corona and the country you belong to.
Top tourist attractions: Though top attractions like Turkish baths, amusement parks and hookah lounges remain closed, visiting Cappadocia, Fethiye, Mardin, Mersin, Assos, Cunda, Datca could be a great idea.
Quarantine restriction: Depends.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR report before 72 hours of arrival.
Turkey Tour Package Starting @ ₹52,448
United Arab Emirates
The UAE is completely open for tourism and had officially opened its borders from July 7, 2020. A negative PCR test report taken before 72 hours from arrival to UAE is mandatory. There are partial restrictions on the restaurants and transportation for your own good. The shopping hub is open and the UAE experiences partial lockdown which might not affect your itinerary.
Source: Visitdubai.com
Top Tourist attraction: Burj Khalifa, Mall of the Emirates, Wild Wali, Jumeirah are open.
Quarantine restrictions: Yes, self-quarantine required for some travelers depending on the symptoms.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR report, tested before 96 hours of arrival.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka opened its borders from 21st January 2021 with a set of protective restrictions. The lockdown is in effect partially and the tourism authority has introduced a new concept called the bio bubble wherein the tourists can sightsee without interacting with the local population. Passengers with business and tourist visas can enter the country but you will have to quarantine yourself for 14 days on arrival. The restaurants and the transportations operate with restrictions to avoid the spread of Covid – 19. You will have to carry negative PCR test reports and you will be subjected to a PCR test on arrival.
Source: cnbc.com
Top tourist attractions: Places like Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Yala National park and much more attractions are open to visitors with the bio bubble agreement.
Quarantine restrictions: Yes, a self-quarantine of 14 days.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR test report taken recently however you will be subjected to a PCR test on arrival.
Sri Lanka Package Starting @ ₹14,562
Seychelles
Seychelles are completely open for tourism. A negative PCR test report taken within 72 hours of arrival is mandatory. A 5-day quarantine of tourists is done and on the 5th day, the tourists are subjected to PCR Covid – 19 tests. The bars, nightclub and the casinos remain closed due to a night curfew which is prevalent from 10pm to 4am. However, the transportation, restaurants and shopping centres are fully operational so that you could make the maximum exploring in Seychelles during the daytime.
Source: https://www.seychelles.travel/
Top tourist attractions: Attractions like Baie Lazare, Curieuse Island, Aride Island, Mahe Island are allowing tourists in a full wing.
Quarantine restrictions: Yes, 5 days of quarantine with a PCR Covid – 19 tests on the 5th day.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR report before 72 hours of arrival.
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Thailand
An official passport for a maximum stay of 90 days is needed, says the country open for tourism from India – Thailand. The lockdown is partially in effect and quarantining for 14 day is mandatory. And if you’re vaccinated, a 7-day quarantine will be sufficient. Celebrations are partially allowed. Local transports, restaurants and shops are operating with restrictions. A negative PCR test report is required irrespective of the country you are from.
Top tourist attractions: Top Museums have begun to reopen. The Beaches and national parks are also open but are imposed with restrictions to prevent effective spread of CoronaVirus.
Quarantine restriction: Yes, 14 days of quarantine is mandatory. If you’re vaccinated, you will just need 7 days of quarantine.
Documents to carry: A negative PCR test report taken within 72 hours of arrival is mandatory.
Thailand Tour Package @ ₹ 20,990
Countries open for Tourism in April around the World
North America
Bahamas, Basseterre, Bermusa, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia, Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
South America
Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru
Africa
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Combo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Europe
Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine
Asia
Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, United Arab Emirates
These countries are open for tourism with restrictions for the safety of the travelers. Any country you travel to demands a negative PCR test report taken 3 days before the travel. The other countries which are not mentioned on the list might allow travel. But as of (10/4/2021), the restrictions imposed are high/either banned. Visit the official country website to know the recent updates and requirements. The masks, sanitizers and gloves are as important as you. Take them along to stay away from the killer Covid – 19.
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