YND Planners provides travelers opportunities to create unique travel experiences that will last a lifetime. Our clients are groups, couples, and solo travelers who want to dine with locals, experience culture without the crowds, or add volunteerism as part of the travel experience.
Like many of you, I am anxiously waiting the freedom to travel without a mask or the need to physical distance. I miss the large pool and deck parties, the beautiful ports and countryside, as well as capturing a selfie at all the well known tourists locations around the globe. What will it be like and when will it be! Only time will tell. But vaccines are here! Are you open to mandatory vaccination to travel? The debate is on!
Now that the U.S. requires visitors and returning residents to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test results in order to enter the country, international travel has become much more complicated and uncertain. Leaving the country will require that travelers locate approved testing sites at their destination, which will be able to provide documented results within 72 hours of their return flight. In addition, it also means travelers will need to be prepared for an extended stay, more testing and perhaps medical treatment, should they test positive while abroad.
Shoes that are difficult to Remove - It's best to wear flip-flops or shoes that slip on and off. You’ll have to take your shoes off and put them in the screening bin before walking through the metal detector. It could be the difference between missing or catching your flight!
Belts - Passengers must remove belts before walking through metal detectors, so choose a belt-free outfit, or at least be prepared to remove your belt if you must wear one.
Jewelry - Most jewelry and body piercing will set off the alarm. Try to avoid at all cost, you don't need the extra attention.
Coats and Jackets - Passengers must remove coats and jackets before proceeding through the metal detectors. So remember to take off outerwear and put it in a screening bin to prevent holding up the line.
Tulum, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, and all the other destinations within Mexico are open to tourists. White sand beaches, lush jungles, Caribbean sunshine, Mexico has it all. Tourists may be subject to temperature checks and other health screenings.
With its year-round blue skies and sunshine, Miami is always a hot spot. Stay on the beach or in the city, you are sure to have a great time in this southern state. Mingle with the locals during the day and get dressed up as a celebrity at nights.
Home of the legendary Bob Marley, Jerk chicken and Reggae Music. The third largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica has so much to offer: Lush topography of mountains, rain forests and reef-lined beaches. All-inclusive resorts to satisfy your every need. A negative Covid test along with approved Travel Authorization.
If your idea of going on vacation involves pristine alpine lakes and rivers, mountain meadows, lush valley floors, abundant wildlife, rising peaks, and countless photo opportunities, then no passport is needed for US National Parks! A cool tip to consider when visiting parks or other unfamiliar places is to download offline maps. Being that Hawaii is my next destination, here’s an example for downloading offline maps for Maui. Open Google Maps on your iPhone or Android phone. Search for your location, say Haleakala National Park. At the bottom, tap Haleakala National Park. Then tap the More button (the icon with three dots) and select Download offline map. Zoom in or out to select the map area that you want to save, and tap Download.
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Traveling has become very unpredictable mainly due to weather and world events. Don't be caught without protection. Our preferred travel protection supplier is Allianz Global, which provides travel protection policies and 24/7 assistance and concierge services to a variety of situations - Allianz Global Travel Insurance
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate - https://step.state.gov/step/
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