We’ve gotten some encouraging news this week as vaccinations continue to roll out. Did you see the news story about vaccinated seniors heading south for Spring Break? Seems the 65+ crowd is reliving their youth and hitting the beaches of Florida while the rest of us wait patiently for our turn. Most of these post-vaccine vacations are taking place with small bubbles of friends, all of whom have been vaccinated and are still observing all safety protocols. Remember, just because you’ve had your vaccine doesn’t mean you can’t continue to carry and spread the virus, even if you are asymptomatic. Some things to consider if you are thinking about finally taking that vacation you’ve been dreaming about after you receive your vaccine: #1 – is everyone in your travel party vaccinated? #2 – what are the numbers like in the destination you want to visit? are they trending up, or down? #2 – what restrictions are in place in the destination? #3 – what are the arrival and departure testing requirements? #4 – are there quarantine restrictions on arrival, or when I return home? We are also seeing good news out of the European Union, who this week announced that they are projecting that as much as 70% of the EU population will be vaccinated by mid-summer. Of course, that is a moving target, but encouraging none the less. To date, two popular cruise lines have announced that they will require all passengers to be vaccinated for travel as early as July 1, 2021. I believe we will see other lines adopt this position moving forward. Do you have questions about what things may look like moving forward and when you may be able to venture out safely? I would love to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out. |
