7. Are there any quarantine restrictions at your destination?
Even with a negative COVID-19 test, some countries require that travelers remain under quarantine for a specific period. This restriction is often implemented to determine if you contracted the virus while in transit. Additionally, you may not be able to travel to certain parts of the country while on vacation.
8. Can you stay in quarantine after your trip?
Your vacation planning doesn’t end when you get back home. Health experts recommend that you get re-tested and stay in quarantine until you’ve received the results. These measures ensure that you don’t infect anyone with the virus if you have been exposed.
9. Potential Alternatives to Overseas Travel
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), any travel puts you at risk for exposure to the coronavirus. However, staying locally can cut down on that risk if you handle things well.
While you’ll still need to confirm your negative status and research the number of cases in your chosen destination, at least you can control exposure during travel by driving with your family.
You can also avoid persons you don’t know by staying with family or a friend who has tested negative.
This option gives you more control over who you might come in contact with as well. Planning a ‘staycation’ can be a great opportunity to relax while exploring new areas that other people haven’t discovered yet.
Planning a safe vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic requires a lot of research. With everything that needs to be covered, be prepared to allocate more time than usual to your time-off as you’ll have to take possible quarantine measures into account.
If overseas travel seems overwhelming, remember that staying locally can be just as relaxing.