Booking international? Three things to know

By Crystal Lake Travel

April 13, 2021 at 8:57 am CDT

Has the rollout of the vaccine made a trip abroad seem more promising in 2021? While sheltering-in-place for the last year likely has many people itching to travel again, there is still some uncertainty surrounding the virus and its mutant strains. If you are planning to vacation overseas in 2021, here are three things to consider:

1. Check for flexibility

The ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 crisis could throw a wrench in your plans, such as your destination choosing not to allow entrance if cases go up or requiring quarantine upon arrival. To that end, consider booking with companies which allow last minute flight, hotel, and excursion changes. Additionally, look for travel insurance which covers pandemic-related disruptions.

2. Stay in the loop on travel advisories

As conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time, make sure to check the state department and embassy websites for updates on your destination at the time of booking and again before traveling. The sites will list pertinent current coronavirus advisories and alerts specific to the country which could affect your trip. Also of note: some countries are considering requiring proof of vaccination for entrance, meaning you may need to get a vaccine passport.

3. Enlist the help of a travel agent

Rather than trying to navigate the world of trip planning during a pandemic on your own, seek help from a travel agent. Those on staff at Crystal Lake Travel, for instance, are destination and cruise specialists, and can help clients sort through possible travel restrictions, destination requirements, and last minute changes.

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