Booking a holiday
during the pandemic? What to keep in mind.
It has been a crazy year for everyone. Fearing a new
virus that has appeared in the world and living with tight restrictions.
Everyone wants a break from It and for it to go away.
It looks like for some airlines that booking sales have
taken a massive rise recently… But is it really a time to start booking
holidays with the pandemic still around? Are people just living in high hope
that it will all disappear soon?
As it currently stands, many borders around the world are
closed, so right now and until further notice, no on will be able to go
anywhere far.
Let us face it, it is a good time to book a nice holiday
away for when summer arrives, but it is a massive risk… Due to COVID-19, there
are chances that your plans will be cancelled last minute.
If you are thinking of booking a holiday, here are some
things to keep in mind.
There are some recommendations if you would
like to investigate booking a holiday for this year:
Book a package holiday instead of flights and hotels
separately. It is a better way to be safe with your money. If your holiday is
cancelled, these types of companies will refund you, or just change the dates.
Buy travel insurance as soon as you book. It is essential you take out travel insurance as soon as you book your
holiday, rather than when you travel, as you will be covered if illness or
disruption happens before you travel. Look for policies that include cover for
coronavirus-related disruption, such as cancelled and delayed flights or the
need to self-isolate for a period.
Pick a provider that will refund you.
Use a local travel agent to book.
Look for flexible holiday bookings.
Book a hotel with free cancellations.
Book with a credit card. You will get more financial
protection if you pay for your holiday, flight, or hotel with a credit card.
What they recommend you NOT to
do:
Pay a deposit… If you can avoid it. Book with a travel
company that is offering zero or low deposits and you will reduce your loss if
you decide to cancel before the balance is due.
Book online with travel agents. Some online travel agents
have refused to refund holidays to destinations that the Foreign Office says
are not safe to visit.
A lot of over-50’s booking flights.
A lot of the elderly people have started booking more and
more flight due to the role out of vaccinations around the world. The media
calls this “vaccine confidence”. Many have had the first jab. They know in 12
weeks they will get a second jab. It gives them certainty that they can enjoy
and look forward to their 2021 holiday. It is something to look forward to, to
being with people, with friends, like minded and from the same generation.
So if you are interested in booking a
lovely holiday, keep these things in mind and everything should be ok. Just
remember the risks and don’t stress if things don’t work out, there will always
be another time.