Staying Wise, Staying Calm, and Looking Ahead
For any person who loves to travel, who loves the freedom of being able to go almost anywhere, who sees the world as a beautiful place to be explored — the last couple of years have likely been a time of some discomfort and uncertainty.
It is, of course, good to be wise. It’s smart to listen to experts and make necessary preparations.
Many of us have had to adjust our businesses, our budgets, our schedules —
and for many of us, that might include huge changes to vacations, destination weddings, honeymoons, reunions, and other getaways we’ve been looking forward to for months.
I want to say: I’m sincerely sorry for the upheavals. I have felt them, too.
And I also want to say: there is hope, and there is still so much great stuff to look forward to.
There will be a time when this uncertainty will be resolved, and the fear will lift.
While we’re doing our part to keep ourselves and our communities healthy — practicing social distancing, being conscientious about washing our hands, staying home, not touching our faces — we can also experience the excitement and joy of making future plans.
Four quick things to know about travel in the coming months:
Many airlines are still waiving change fees on all tickets booked for summer travel.
Amazing destinations are offering refundable packages, special offers, and extra freebies to those who book now.
This is a smart time to buy inexpensive trip insurance so you have the option to cancel and get your money back if things change before you depart.
It’s not too early to start dreaming, planning, and booking for upcoming trips!
Right now, everything feels chaotic. The news changes daily. We experience brief respites … and then we seem to get thrown back into restrictions with new variants and surges. It’s tiring and frustrating.
But – there seems to be good news on the horizon.
And just imagine how incredible it will feel, when the time is right, to stretch our wings, set off across oceans and mountains and miles, and make the whole wide world our home again.
I am sending all my best wishes for continued health, healing, happiness, and hope for you and your loved ones in the coming weeks and months! If you have any questions about your travel plans, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
