Tips for traveling after Covid-19

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The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has particularly affected the tourism sector. The closure of borders, the cancellation of thousands of flights, the closure of hotels, museums, parks, sports stadiums and other tourist attractions meant for a few months the interruption of travel for many people. At present, little by little it is trying to recover the activity prior to the virus and many are those who dream of traveling again, but how to do it after what they have experienced? Don't miss the following tips for traveling after the coronavirus.

Security measures

Before the trip

If there are no symptoms of any kind and you can make the trip It is still vitally important to take maximum care of hygiene, washing hands with soap or hydroalcoholic gel frequently and always wearing a mask in public spaces.

Therefore, when assembling luggage it is important to always pack enough masks for the entire duration of the trip, a hydroalcoholic gel that can replace soap and water when it is not on hand and, of course, a thermometer that allows us to monitor body temperature in case we start to feel bad.

It is also important to consult the travel recommendations. In addition to last-minute notices and generic advice, in the Travel Recommendations of each country from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs you will find information on security conditions, documents necessary to travel, local legislation, sanitary conditions, necessary vaccinations, main telephone numbers of interest and the rules for currencies.

In this sense, it is highly recommended to register in the Travelers Registry of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that, with the necessary guarantees of confidentiality, it can be reached in the event of a serious emergency.

Since in many countries hospitalization costs are borne by the patient and can be very expensive, so It is recommended to take out a medical insurance that ensures full coverage in case of illness or accident during the trip. Travel insurance will also help us in case of flight loss, lost luggage or theft.

documentation to travel

During the trip

While the holidays last, it is vital to continue taking maximum precautions and hygiene. Therefore, during the trip you will have to continue to maintain the social distancing of two meters with the rest of the people, avoid touching any object or public furniture and make it aware of the importance of continuing to wash your hands, without forgetting the mask in places public.

In case of illness during the trip, in addition to medical insurance, it is essential to carry enough means of payment to deal with possible unforeseen events, whether in cash, credit cards or traveler's checks.

After the trip

If all goes well, once the trip is over, it is essential to carry out a lockdown for 14 days after returning home. If you have any symptoms related to Covid-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing ...) it will be necessary for you to contact your health center.

Travel insurance

When can we travel again?

This is the million dollar question, the one that all travel enthusiasts ask themselves but it does not have a single answer since many factors are involved, such as the situation of the coronavirus in the place of departure and destination. However, the estimates on when it will be possible to travel again are as follows:

While at the national level, in Spain, trips are expected to be reactivated at the end of June, within the so-called new normal phase, mid-distance or continental travel will likely have to wait until mid-July. On the other hand, intercontinental travel will be the last to be activated and this will take place throughout the month of September or October.

In any case, the ideal is always to go to official government and health sources in both the country of origin and the country of destination.

Despite the fact that Spain was one of the European countries most affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, the rate of contagion has been reduced in recent weeks. Since May 4, the country has been divided into phases to set the pace of the de-escalation and the pace of society has been reestablishing until reaching the "new normal" of June 21, when it is already allowed to circulate between the communities autonomous and will open the borders with the member countries of the European Union with the exception of Portugal, which will take place on July 1.


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