8 Factors to check during post-COVID travel

Covid19 has changed the way we travel. Travel experience post-Covid will be a lot different. If you are planning a trip once destinations reopen, your checklist is going to be very different from what it was earlier. Here are eight different things you need to factor in your International travel in the post COVID era.

1. Visa norms

Many countries will enforce extra scrutiny while issuing a visa. You may need a medical certificate, COVID-negative report and proof of funds to support any quarantine or medical treatments. Long term visas issued earlier may not hold good in some cases. Thus it is highly recommended to validate your visa requirements and eligibility as per the latest rules and norms before planning your next trip. Trusted travel partners like Pickyourtrail will guide you on visa requirements for each trip.

2. Quarantine Rules

Planning a hectic schedule may backfire if you are to quarantine in someplace. Different countries will have different quarantine rules depending on your symptoms, health conditions, from where you fly in and other factors. Thus it is recommended to visit one or two countries max per trip, then planning a multi-country trip. Be ready to spend some time in quarantine if you develop any symptoms or someone in your flight tests positive.

3. Curated itinerary with fewer crowds

It is a lot safer to avoid crowded beaches, markets and focus on offbeat, less crowded attractions.  Pickyourtrail will help you pick such activities and destinations for a more safer exploration.

4. Healthy food habits

We tend to eat lots of junk food during travel. With immunity being very vital now, our food habits should be more healthier than ever, particularly when exploring foreign destinations. Always research and select good hotels that provide healthy food. Eat nutrient enriching vegetables, natural foods or carry some nutrient supplements with you.

5. Hygiene

Staying in a hygienic facility is now paramount than ever. Trying to save a small amount opting for a budget hotel in an unhygienic location can prove to be a costly mistake. Pickyourtrail can recommend you good hotels in hygienic locations in a reasonable budget.

6. Insurance

Travel insurance is now more crucial than ever. Flights may get cancelled, facilities may shut or declared containment zone, movements can get restricted, your medical expense could shoot up, so having an effective travel insurance which covers maximum liabilities is complete peace of mind. Pickyourtrail will help you select the best travel insurance for your tour.

7. Travel when still young and healthy

We tend to keep travel for the future. But more we get old, more vulnerable we are to illness. Travel dreams should be fulfilled when we are still young, healthy and can afford to travel around taking mild risks. Don’t push your plans for the future.

8. Try Self-drive

Public transportation, coach tours will be less preferred now compared to options like exploring a destination on a rental car. Rental cars are not very expensive and are more safer and flexible options. Indian driving license can be used to rent a car in several countries including New Zealand, Australia, USA while a few more need an IDP or international drivers permit. Do try car rental on your next trip.

Travel has not stopped because of the pandemic. It is only hibernating. Many countries such as UAE, Thailand, Maldives are slowly opening up for tourists. Travelling now needs better planning, more research and help from trusted travel companies like Pickyoutrail who can make your trip more pleasurable with handpicked options of hotels, activities and flights. We are hoping for good times to return sooner.

Article by Shrinidhi:

Shrinidhi is a travel blogger and writer who has been blogging since 2006 and has explored 40 different countries. Shrinidhi has authored a book on budget travel and has worked with several tourism boards, hospitality brands and has contributed to multiple travel magazines and websites.