Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who are being impacted by COVID-19. While it may be some time before we can travel again, here are some resources that you can use as you plan for your future travel. In the meantime, take care and be well…
[Info below updated February 22, 2022 – We’ve made it!! :)]
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 while traveling (MadameNoire, Feb 2022): https://madamenoire.com/1308506/heres-what-to-do-if-you-test-positive-for-covid-19-while-traveling/
International Travel Restrictions (Sherpa 2021): https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions
Travel Medical Insurance Considerations (Insuremytrip.com, April 2021): Travel Insurance
Domestic and International Travel Guidelines for Vaccinated Travelers (Conde Nast Traveler, April 2021): Travel for vaccinated travelers
Preparing/Planning for Post-Pandemic Travel (Sherman’s Travel, March 2021): https://www.shermanstravel.com/advice/how-to-plan-your-first-post-pandemic-trip?utm_source=PostUp&utm_campaign=20316&utm_medium=email&recip_id=108706
State Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19 (Feb. 2021): https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/what-to-know-about-each-state-during-the-coronavirus?did=609130-20210219&utm_campaign=just-in_newsletter&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=021921&cid=609130&mid=51375185980
Safe Travel Barometer (Feb. 2021): https://safetravelbarometer.com/
Travel Anxiety Post-Pandemic: Travel Anxiety (CondeNast Traveler, January 2021)
Is it Safe to Fly Right Now?: Safe Flying (December 2020)
FAQ about Travel (SmartTraveler.com, Oct. 29, 2020): Travel Advice
Countries Requiring International Health Insurance to Enter (cntraveler.com, Aug. 2020): https://www.cntraveler.com/story/these-countries-now-require-international-health-insurance-for-entry
What to expect from different airlines (AirportParkingReservations.com, August 2020)
CDC Travel recommendations by country (CDC.gov, August 2020) – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
Timeline for Planning Travel a Year Ahead of Time (July 2020) – (Conde Nast Traveler, May 2020)
Comprehensive list of Airlines and their Coronavirus Policies (Conde Nast Traveler, April 2020): https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-us-airlines-are-reacting-to-coronavirus
Americans Traveling Internationally – Updated Border Information (Travel&Leisure, July 2020): https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/where-can-americans-travel-right-now-a-country-by-country-guide
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions by Country (Kayak, July 2020): https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions
Live Graphic of COVID-19 Metrics for US States (globalepidemics.org, July 2020): https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/
Graphic showing countries with post-COVID-19 travel restrictions (IATA, June 2020) – after clicking on the link below, click on the country/nation you are interested in, and it will show you the details about the restrictions for that country/nation: IATA travel restrictions
Updated Information about travel logistics (cntraveler.com, June 2020): https://www.cntraveler.com/story/coronavirus
Is it safer to Fly or Drive right now? (Travel + Leisure, June 2020): https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/is-it-safer-to-fly-or-drive?did=534288-20200616&utm_campaign=just-in_newsletter&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=061620&cid=534288&mid=35514515658
Airline Health Checks (Conde Nast Traveler, June 2020): http://Airline Health Checks
US Travel Advisories by State (Travel and Leisure, June 2020): http://US State Travel
Status of opening of European borders (Conde Nast Traveler, June 2020): http://Europe Borders
Impact of COVID-19 on Travel in/to Other Countries (Travel and Leisure, June 2020): COVID Internationally
Updates About Airports and Flying
(Travel and Leisure, May 2020): https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/airport-changes-after-coronavirus
(Yahoo!, May, 2020): https://www.yahoo.com/news/thinking-flying-heres-know-now-121210451.html
Updated Airport Policies and Procedures (TripAdvisor, May 2020): http://COVID-19 Airport Policies
TSA Updates re: Airport Screening (Yahoo, May 2020): https://www.yahoo.com/news/tsa-updates-airport-screening-measures-130954000.html
Airline Cleaning Routine as a result of COVID-19 (TripAdvisor, May 2020): https://www.tripadvisor.com/blog/what-are-airlines-doing-in-response-to-covid-19/
Why booking flights right now for future travel is (relatively) risk-free (Airfarewatchdog, May 2020): https://blog.airfarewatchdog.com/2020/04/20/id-50128839/
Car Rentals post-COVID-19 (Forbes, May 2020): https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2020/05/28/car-rentals-after-the-pandemic-this-is-what-you-need-to-know/#628f9d5f4590
Travel Restrictions – Border Closings by country (Aljazeera.com, May 2020): http://Border Closings
US Travel Association Industry Guidance for “Travel in the New Normal” (Travel and Leisure, May 2020): http://New Normal Travel
COVID-19 Airline Cancellation and Change Policies link (TripAdvisor, April 2020): https://www.tripadvisor.com/blog/covid-19-airline-cancellation-and-change-policies/?translate=en
International Airlines’ Coronavirus Policies (Conde Nast Traveler, April 2020): http://COVID-19 International Airline Policies
COVID-19 travel considerations and multi-faceted updates (Conde Nast Traveler, April 2020): https://www.cntraveler.com/story/coronavirus
How Travel Will Change After the Virus (Travel and Leisure, April 2020):
http://Travel Changes After COVID-19
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-trends/traveling-after-coronavirus
How to know when it’s time to travel again (SmarterTravel, April 2020): https://www.smartertravel.com/how-will-we-know-safe-travel-again/?source=91&u=D87763A801&nltv=&nl_cs=52058474%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A
How to Clean Luggage After a Trip (Conde Nast Traveler, April 2020): http://Clean Luggage
Canada Travel Advisories: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
UK Travel Advisories: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice