1. Start with travelling closer to home - Most countries would be coming out of lockdown
at different points of time. They would also be having restrictions on letting
in outsiders. It is better to plan your
first vacation within the country or somewhere closer to your country. Choose a
good getaway within your country. You will have hands-on information about the
situation in your own country rather than a foreign place.
2. Choose your accommodation with someone you trust - To maintain cleanliness, it is best to
choose an accommodation with someone you trust or with a well-known brand. Do
not opt for cheap hotels, which are not known for their cleanliness. Read
reviews and research well about your hotels before booking them. Avoid
overcrowded hostels where it would be difficult to maintain social distancing.
The lesser you interact with people, the better; at least until we are fully
unlocked from the grips of COVID-19.
3. Health certificate could be made
mandatory - Most
states and countries would also ask you to submit health certificates before
you enter. This could become a norm until the Corona virus has been completely
eradicated. It will always be best to have health certificates ready in hand
when you first start travelling post COVID-19.
4. Buy an international travel insurance policy - Travel insurance policy will be of use
now more than ever. If in the worst-case scenario you have to undergo any
medical emergencies, having an international travel insurance will cover for the expenses. There are
also higher chances of flights being cancelled or delayed. Travel insurance
will cover those expenses too.
5. Avoid public transport - This might come as a blow to budget travellers, but avoiding public
transports is the best precaution you can take right now. Overcrowded public
transportation could be hotspots for virus infections. They could also be
unsanitary. Even if you are opting for metros or buses, ensure you maintain
proper social distancing norms.
6. Opt for private transportation modes - Choose private vehicles like cars to get around
your destination. You must know how to get an international driving license in India before you plan your trip in a private
vehicle abroad. You can also opt for a trustable personal taxi service.
7. Plan road-trips - Road trips could be the best form of
travel post COVID-19. Destinations to which we can drive-in will be the safest
and affordable choice. You will have better control over the itinerary this
way.
8. Staycations to ensure social distancing - Staycations are when you stay at a place
nearby your home rather than travelling abroad. You can plan on a resort
getaway or plan on a leisure activity time with your family at a place. This
will reduce the number of people you meet. It will also be less expensive and
more sustainable.
9. Travel maintaining social distancing and by wearing a mask - It is always best to ensure we follow
the practice of maintaining social distancing and of wearing a mask even after
we come out of lockdown. Ease on restrictions doesn’t necessarily mean that the
virus would also be easy on us. Take the necessary precautions while you
travel.
10. Last but not least, maintain hygiene and wash your hands often - COVID-19 has instilled in us a very good
hygiene practice – washing your hands often and maintaining proper hygiene. It
is best to keep following this practice even after corona virus has been
eradicated.
P.S.: The author of this article is Arya T.N.
P.S.: The author of this article is Arya T.N.
A lot of people are likely to give up travelling altogether for a year.
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