What does flying look like in this season? How seriously are resorts taking safety measures? How in the world does someone go through all the Covid testing steps to be approved to travel? These are just some of the many questions we asked leading up to our travels to Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia. If you have questions and a level of uneasiness towards travel in this season, you’re certainly not alone.
Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY! Will we travel again? CERTAINLY! We felt safe, well taken care of by the entire team and it felt so good to return to the world of travel. Along the way, we talked about how Covid has impacted travel. Here are 5 things we learned about what travel looks like during the Covid season:
Safety Protocols are REAL. The emphasis airlines, resorts and airports are putting on safety systems are very much real and enforced. Mask wearing is enforced on the plane, middle seats have been left open (on Delta) and the team at Sandals Resorts is going above and beyond to keep travelers and the community safe. The staff is always wearing masks, social distancing on resort is in place and my hands have never experienced such 5-star sanitization treatment. As I mentioned in an earlier email, it is the safest I’ve felt during the entire Covid season.
Partner with a Travel Guide. Okay, I might be a little biased on this one. But PLEASE, use a Travel Agent! Don’t be the couple we watched get turned away at the gate for not having the right paperwork or the couple stuck in Miami for not having the correct test. Time to Travel Tours is here to walk you through the process, do the research on the ever changing requirements and serve as your advocate on the homefront for anything that might come up along the way. Please don’t waste your precious travel days stuck in a layover city. Time to Travel Tours is here as your personal travel guide!
Take Advantage of the Travel Savings. Resorts and tour operators are ready to welcome you back. To help you return to the world of travel, we’re seeing some incredible travel specials being offered for early 2021 travels. The travel specials are paired with top notch cancelation policies making for peace of mind travel plans. Do you have a destination in mind? If so, Time to Travel Tours is here to help you build the perfect getaway.
The People in Tourism WANT you to Return. We heard over and over again the same request from the Sandals Team, “please, tell your friends to come back!”. The amazing hospitality team at Sandals Resorts WANTS you to travel. They are confident in the safety protocols and excited to welcome you back. Communities around the global are largely supported by the travel industry. They are doing everything in their power to make your return possible and are VERY READY to welcome you back!
Covid Testing is Not Scary. Many destinations require a pre departure Covid test. The process is detailed and specific (once again, partner with a travel guide!). Prior to the test, I had heard horror stories about painful testing experiences and delayed results. We partnered with a local physician who walked us through the process, works directly with the testing center and painlessly delivered a nasal Covid test. We are here to help answer your questions and walk you through the testing process.
We believe travel is better together! Let’s start the travel dreaming journey together.