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]]>A travel bubble is a concept which is defined as a partnership between two or more countries which have established low rates of COVID transmission and/or high rates of vaccination, as well as similar strategies for combating the pandemic.
This allows them to open their borders to tourists from the other countries in the agreement without any quarantine or testing requirements upon their arrival.
Travel bubbles have already been formed, including one example which has become famous for its success: the Australia-New Zealand travel bubble. These two countries are allowing their citizens to move freely between one another as they have done an exceptional job in combatting the pandemic.
This has led to a reactivation of the tourist industry and a strategy which other countries might get behind as they join forces with others after reaching certain thresholds in the fight against COVID-19.
Would you consider an international trip inside of a travel bubble?
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]]>Gifted in the early 20th century from Japan, the Tidal Basin of the city hosts hundreds of Japanese cherry trees that bloom in late March to early April of every year, turning the waterside area into a spectacle of pink and fluffy flowers.
Known worldwide for their beauty, this annual event gives ride to the National Cherry Blossom Festival that lasts from March 20th to April 10th annually, always coinciding with the opening of the flowers.
While the celebration will likely be watered down in terms of cultural events and stands this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, those who can make it to Washington will still be able to stroll around the city and enjoy the trees.
This is a perfect outdoor event that will allow you to see the city with a completely different appearance than it normally has, with the imposing monuments of the city serving as a backdrop to the gorgeous trees.
Be sure to keep an eye on the cherry blossom forecast in the coming weeks to see exactly when the trees are expected to spring to life, and try to make it to Washington in order to see the spectacle yourself!
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]]>The post Now is the Time to Buy Airline Tickets for Future Vacations appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Nowadays, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the pandemic. While in the next few months it still might be risky to try to buy tickets and plan a trip, airlines are generally offering tickets for up to a year in advance.
Believe it or not, this is the ideal time for buying airline tickets for travels even though things might not look very clear.
What we are seeing across the world is that airline ticket prices have dropped sharply because airlines are eager to sell tickets at any price. The good news is that even if something happens in the future and you aren’t able to travel, airlines offer up a refund policy that allows you to get your money back if government restrictions don’t allow your travel to happen.
Customers are thus protected from losing money, making buying airline tickets a low-risk proposition at a low price.
So, even though things might seem tough now, buying airline tickets for future travel is a great proposition with very little risk that you should take advantage of right now!
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]]>While it’s common for hotels and airlines to offer free flight changes or free cancelation policies, not all of them are doing that. Always read the entire cancelation policy before booking anything. Some companies are allowing free changes, but not cancelations. Check to see if you’ll get a refund or a credit and when it expires.
Now that the pandemic is a “foreseen condition”, most basic travel insurance policies won’t cover cancelations related to COVID-19. Read the terms and condition for the policies to make sure they cover pandemic-related cancelations. Most likely you’ll have to upgrade to a “cancel for any reason” plan.
If your airline or hotel goes out of business and you’ve paid with something besides a credit card, don’t count on getting your money back. Credit cards offer purchase protection and you’ll likely get a refund if the company goes out of business.
Keep up to date on travel restrictions which are constantly changing. Make sure you look at if borders are closing and the most recent quarantine guidelines and testing requirements before you leave.
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]]>The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has gotten underway and represents a significant turning point in the fight against the disease. And this development, according to much speculation, could be big news for travel as well.
Nearly all international travel for leisure is, at this point, prohibited. But as countries begin to open up for tourists and travelers, there is something that could be required or highly advantageous: a vaccine passport.
A vaccine passport is a potential idea for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination that would serve as a sort of proof of immunity when it comes to the virus and could become required or highly recommended for entry into certain countries.
Some countries have already begun taking steps towards implementing this step for travelers, with the option of only allowing entry to travelers who possess this document or only allowing travelers who don’t have this document to enter with a mandatory negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.
So, when you start to think about planning post-pandemic travel, keep in mind that this new, proposed document could become essential for getting where you need to go!
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]]>The post Travel Bubbles Might Define 2021 Travel appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>A travel bubble is a concept which is defined as a partnership between two or more countries which have established low rates of COVID transmission and/or high rates of vaccination, as well as similar strategies for combating the pandemic.
This allows them to open their borders to tourists from the other countries in the agreement without any quarantine or testing requirements upon their arrival.
Travel bubbles have already been formed, including one example which has become famous for its success: the Australia-New Zealand travel bubble. These two countries are allowing their citizens to move freely between one another as they have done an exceptional job in combatting the pandemic.
This has led to a reactivation of the tourist industry and a strategy which other countries might get behind as they join forces with others after reaching certain thresholds in the fight against COVID-19.
Would you consider an international trip inside of a travel bubble?
The post Travel Bubbles Might Define 2021 Travel appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The post Prepare to See the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC in 2021 appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Gifted in the early 20th century from Japan, the Tidal Basin of the city hosts hundreds of Japanese cherry trees that bloom in late March to early April of every year, turning the waterside area into a spectacle of pink and fluffy flowers.
Known worldwide for their beauty, this annual event gives ride to the National Cherry Blossom Festival that lasts from March 20th to April 10th annually, always coinciding with the opening of the flowers.
While the celebration will likely be watered down in terms of cultural events and stands this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, those who can make it to Washington will still be able to stroll around the city and enjoy the trees.
This is a perfect outdoor event that will allow you to see the city with a completely different appearance than it normally has, with the imposing monuments of the city serving as a backdrop to the gorgeous trees.
Be sure to keep an eye on the cherry blossom forecast in the coming weeks to see exactly when the trees are expected to spring to life, and try to make it to Washington in order to see the spectacle yourself!
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]]>The post Now is the Time to Buy Airline Tickets for Future Vacations appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Nowadays, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the pandemic. While in the next few months it still might be risky to try to buy tickets and plan a trip, airlines are generally offering tickets for up to a year in advance.
Believe it or not, this is the ideal time for buying airline tickets for travels even though things might not look very clear.
What we are seeing across the world is that airline ticket prices have dropped sharply because airlines are eager to sell tickets at any price. The good news is that even if something happens in the future and you aren’t able to travel, airlines offer up a refund policy that allows you to get your money back if government restrictions don’t allow your travel to happen.
Customers are thus protected from losing money, making buying airline tickets a low-risk proposition at a low price.
So, even though things might seem tough now, buying airline tickets for future travel is a great proposition with very little risk that you should take advantage of right now!
The post Now is the Time to Buy Airline Tickets for Future Vacations appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The post What to Avoid When Booking a Trip This Year appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>While it’s common for hotels and airlines to offer free flight changes or free cancelation policies, not all of them are doing that. Always read the entire cancelation policy before booking anything. Some companies are allowing free changes, but not cancelations. Check to see if you’ll get a refund or a credit and when it expires.
Now that the pandemic is a “foreseen condition”, most basic travel insurance policies won’t cover cancelations related to COVID-19. Read the terms and condition for the policies to make sure they cover pandemic-related cancelations. Most likely you’ll have to upgrade to a “cancel for any reason” plan.
If your airline or hotel goes out of business and you’ve paid with something besides a credit card, don’t count on getting your money back. Credit cards offer purchase protection and you’ll likely get a refund if the company goes out of business.
Keep up to date on travel restrictions which are constantly changing. Make sure you look at if borders are closing and the most recent quarantine guidelines and testing requirements before you leave.
The post What to Avoid When Booking a Trip This Year appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The post Vaccine Passports: The Next Travel Trend? appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has gotten underway and represents a significant turning point in the fight against the disease. And this development, according to much speculation, could be big news for travel as well.
Nearly all international travel for leisure is, at this point, prohibited. But as countries begin to open up for tourists and travelers, there is something that could be required or highly advantageous: a vaccine passport.
A vaccine passport is a potential idea for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination that would serve as a sort of proof of immunity when it comes to the virus and could become required or highly recommended for entry into certain countries.
Some countries have already begun taking steps towards implementing this step for travelers, with the option of only allowing entry to travelers who possess this document or only allowing travelers who don’t have this document to enter with a mandatory negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.
So, when you start to think about planning post-pandemic travel, keep in mind that this new, proposed document could become essential for getting where you need to go!
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