Will It Be Safe to Travel in Summer 2021?

After such a long year during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard to know exactly what’s safe anymore. No one wants to be cooped up in their homes anymore, so many people are starting to plan vacations for summer 2021. But will it be safe to travel in summer 2021?

There may not be one perfect answer, but we’re here to clear up some of the details so you can make the best decision regarding your own travel plans for this summer. Read on to learn more!

Feeling Safe

The key to traveling this summer is not only feeling safe yourself but making the people around you feel safe as well. Feeling safe doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing for everyone. For some, feeling safe might mean traveling to particular states or countries with a lower level of COVID-19 infections, or it might mean trying to maintain social distancing.

The ultimate safety guarantee, however, is getting vaccinated. Having a vaccine card will help you to travel to more places and allow you to feel safer.

Traveling in the U.S. vs. Abroad

You have several options when you’re making your travel plans. Traveling in the U.S. gives you the option to travel either via plane, car, or even other forms of transportation like trains.

Traveling in the U.S. does give you a large number of options. The U.S. is home to many cities that are reopening as well as many lovely outdoor destinations waiting to be explored. You can even check out specific cities, like here on the I Buy SD blog.

However, not every state has the same COVID restrictions and the same infection rates. It’s a good idea to plan ahead even if you aren’t traveling abroad.

Traveling abroad, on the other hand, will have more complications. Traveling abroad will likely mean traveling with larger groups of people, either on planes or on cruise ships. You will need to keep up with the regulations of the countries that you are traveling to, especially if you want to travel to Europe this summer.

While many countries are starting to lift their travel restrictions, it’s still a good idea to still question what you feel comfortable doing. The best places to travel this summer are the places where you feel safest.

What to Do Before You Go

There are a number of steps to take before you travel this summer that will make you feel safer, as well as protecting the people around you. Don’t forget to do your homework first by checking warnings and travel advisories, including those from the Center for Disease Control.

If you and your family can, it’s also a great idea to get vaccinated if you haven’t already! And don’t forget that you need to wait at least two weeks after your second shot until you are considered fully vaccinated so don’t forget to plan ahead!

And of course, try to stay flexible as you’re planning your summer vacation plans. As we have learned, things can change very quickly and very easily so you never know when you’ll have to modify your plans.