Got a little more time? Read on. Here\u2019s what you need to know for traveling in the time of COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revenge travel on the rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are you one of the many people feeling pent up after weeks of quarantine and then delayed or canceled trips while you waited to see what would happen with the pandemic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If so, you\u2019re not alone. We first heard the term revenge travel<\/a> last year, and it\u2019s part of a larger \u201crevenge spend\u201d trend where people want to spend money on having fun, especially given how trying things have been lately. This is a global trend that\u2019s continuing in 2022, and it\u2019s having a big impact on the travel and tourism industry, which is rebounding from the initial effects of the lockdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where you can travel in 2022 depends on a number of factors, which may include your country of residence, your age, vaccination status, COVID-19 recovery, and where you plan to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of vaccination requirements, some countries have exemptions from the rules for children or those recently recovered from COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some resources to help you plan where you can travel if you\u2019re looking for an international vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re an American planning to travel abroad, many countries are open to you, but most have coronavirus-related requirements before you can enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for the latest country-specific requirements related to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has a website listing requirements for every country, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. CNN also regularly updates this article with a curated list of the latest countries<\/a> open to U.S. travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel restrictions for Canadian and Australian travelers are largely the same as for Americans, though it\u2019s important to check for the specific country you plan to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re Canadian, this list<\/a> is regularly updated with countries that are open for travel. These include Aruba, Ecuador, Italy and many more countries. For some countries, like France, Canada is fortunate to be on an approved list that allows even unvaccinated tourists to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re Australian, the government provides a list of countries<\/a> with their COVID-19 requirements as well as advisories for travel. For example, they list the Philippines and Mozambique as places you should reconsider your need for travel, while the U.S. and Croatia are places to exercise caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n U.K. citizens can travel to over 100 countries, though several pandemic-related restrictions are in place. Some countries with no restrictions related to COVID-19 include several in Europe, such as Austria, France, Germany, Iceland and Luxembourg, among others. Here\u2019s the full lineup<\/a> of countries U.K. travelers (or travellers) can visit and their requirements. The government also has a checklist<\/a> for those traveling internationally with details on how to use the NHS COVID Pass abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keen to travel? We hear you! As always with traveling, it\u2019s still important to do it responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the pandemic, many organizations are stepping up their health and safety measurements in a number of ways. The most common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The well-being of our guides and guests is a top priority. To this end, we\u2019re carefully adhering to the safety protocols set forth by the World Tourism Travel Council, including wearing masks and doing a wellness check to make sure guides are healthy when they come to work. Each guide also completes mandatory training on COVID-19 and infection control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re considering taking a tour, check out our blog post about guided tours during COVID-19<\/a>. Many guided tours (including most of our tours) are outdoor walking experiences that have limited or no indoor visits. When it comes to contagion, the CDC has confirmed that outdoor activities are safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about our health and safety precautions, visit our COVID-19 health and safety page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To understand travel risk assessments by country, see the CDC\u2019s travel recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those with real wanderlust, there\u2019s nothing harder than putting off a cherished vacation. But there are times when it\u2019s better to reschedule your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people may choose to quarantine before a highly anticipated trip to limit their likelihood of exposure to the virus so their plans won\u2019t be derailed. Others purchase travel insurance for high-dollar vacations to make sure they can get their money back if they do have to cancel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before booking any travel experience, make sure you read the refund and rescheduling policy. Sometimes there\u2019s a lot of fine print, but you need to make sure you understand what will happen if you do need to change your booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our refund and rescheduling policy isn\u2019t one of those long or complex ones. We call it \u201cworry-free booking\u201d and it\u2019s designed to make things simple for travelers. Here it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worry-free booking policy:<\/strong> We offer rescheduling or a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This applies to all of our public guided tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also have added live chat on our ExperienceFirst<\/a> website so you can reach out with questions \u2014 which brings us to another tip for travel in the time of COVID-19. Before you book a trip, be sure to check how you can get in touch with customer service in case you have a question or need to reschedule. Many companies, including ours, will email you a link so you can manage your booking and reschedule if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is truly a personal decision each traveler has to make. It might depend on the destination or even your mode of transportation to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the widespread availability of the vaccine and loosening restrictions for many countries around the globe, a lot of travelers are choosing to get out there and see the world they\u2019ve been missing over the past several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But remember you can always be a tourist in your own city, region, or country. (Psst:<\/strong> If you\u2019re in New York, you need to check these top 12 NYC attractions<\/a> off your bucket list.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n And you can always plan a trip for a few months out so you can start enjoying your prospective vacation now. Planning is half the fun, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re ready to start dreaming of your next vacation, we\u2019ve got some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s to happy \u2014 and healthy \u2014 travels!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we head into calendar year three of a global pandemic, travel isn\u2019t the same as it was in 2020 or even 2021. This guide will help you understand where you can travel, what the requirements are, and safety precautions to keep in mind. We\u2019ll provide helpful resources whether you\u2019re looking at international travel or<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":31673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31672"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31672"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36240,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31672\/revisions\/36240"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31673"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Where can I travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Traveling internationally from Canada, the U.K., and Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Know when to reschedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Should you travel during COVID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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