Many have canceled their travel plan due to the rapid spread of covid-19 this year. It has already half a year through 2020 and the case is still climbing. In some countries, the restrictions have been ease up and so travelling is reactivated. However, it seems that leisure travel is still not the best option to do. Even if you can, you still have to take some considerations before going. Travel bans have affected tourism industry so you may start considering some alternatives if you also have to cancel your trip.
Alternatives to consider for travelling in 2020
One of the very first issue when travelers have to cancel their travel plan is the money they have spent. If it is possible for refund, you can go for it. Every travel agency, hotel, and airline may provide different refund options for vacationers and travelers. While it is okay to go for a refund, be prepared to get only what you can bargain for. Try to have comprehensive understanding about the cancellation policies so you know what to expect.
You might have canceled your previous travel plan
That doesn’t mean you cannot make a new plan. Instead of mopping around because you cannot go to your travel destination abroad, you can go local. Keep in mind that the majority of popular destinations are still relatively empty now even with the travel bans lifted. There are also some new policies and guidelines made which may leave you disappointed if you insist to go.
Consider going local
Therefore, you may consider to go local for your new travel plan this time. You may have not explored interesting places in your own hometown. If your local authority have lifted travel ban, you can have a domestic trip and go create interesting adventure in your own hometown. It still needs to be done with some precautions such as avoid places with crowd, practice social distancing, and practice good hygiene anywhere and anytime.
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Try the virtual tour
You may also consider to go virtual as an alternative. During our hard times now, technology plays a major role in accommodating our needs. It makes remote work and study possible during the global pandemic. It also provides new experience for a tour and vacation. Virtual tour is not something new because virtual reality or VR has been used in tourism industry. However, there is significant increase of popularity since the pandemic. You can explore interesting places around the world from your own couch or bed.
Why you should try the virtual tour
Virtual tourism may not be able to truly replace the vacation itself. However, it is sufficient during pandemic since travelling has many limits. Virtual tour offer 360 degree video completed with amazing audio. Thus, you can see and hear the place you visit virtually. Pandemic aside, virtual tourism has been introduced to encouraged for responsible tourism due to issues caused by over-tourism. The situation will get better soon and we have to stay positive. You can start making your dream trip now since you have much time anyway. It can be a source of your entertainment as well.
Ron Brewer