What Is Travel Like Right Now? - Live Love Drink Travel

As 2020 ends, some of you may be wondering what it is like to travel right now. You might also be surprised that depending on where you are going and how, it is not so bad. We have been on a couple of trips recently, one domestic and one to the Caribbean. There are a few caveats, however it can be done with minimal risk to your health.

You have to travel within your comfort level. We cannot stress that enough. In 2020 we have traveled to St. Thomas, 3 times to Mexico, Coeur D’Alene Idaho and most recently Aruba. We are actually in Aruba as I am writing this article. We wear our masks, we social distance and most importantly follow the rules in every place we visit.

If you are traveling domestically within the U.S., remember that COVID rules will vary by state, county and even by city. To ensure you enjoy your trip, it is our recommendation that you make sure you are willing to abide by the restrictions at your destination.

If you are traveling internationally, rules and customs often vary greatly from the U.S. We are unique in that our States have more authority on COVID restrictions than the federal government. However in other countries the opposite is likely true and the regulations are set at the federal level.

No matter where you are going, you need to verify the COVID related rules and regulations. Note these can change from the time you book, so you need to verify again right before you leave. A lot of destinations that are open right now are requiring a negative COVID test. We had to take one prior to leaving for Aruba. Live Love Drink Travel can help you in finding out information pertaining to your trip, even if you didn’t originally book with us.

Most airports are going to require you to wear masks, both domestically and abroad. Keep in mind even if you have a medical exemption at home, that may not apply when traveling, even domestically.

Most people will think that your biggest risk factor when traveling is the plane. Some airlines are blocking middle seats and some are not. Some experts will argue that people sitting in front or behind you are well within six feet either way. You have to figure out your comfort level, and be prepared to wear a face covering for the entire flight.

First Class seats (or Business Class domestically) can give you more spacing and may not be as expensive as you think. The destination makes a huge difference in the fare, so don’t be afraid to check prices.

If you follow us here, on Instagram or Facebook you know that we love to travel and COVID may have slowed us down, but it has not stopped us. You can travel too and we’d love to help you out, or even help you find your own comfort zone.

We would highly recommend visiting Aruba, even right now. I think in a lot of ways they are doing things better than at home (more on that later). Be sure to check out our recent travel related articles before you go.

Living, loving, drinking, and traveling through life.

— Derek