COVIDupdate

Bookmark this page for our regular updates on COVID-19 and travel

Greece Will Welcome Travelers With A Vaccination Certificate Or A Negative COVID Test-​More here.

Greece is on the CNN's list of the 21 places to go in 2021. See here

An Airline Industry App Could Open Up Quarantine-Free Travel- CNN gives the details

Coming Soon-A Vaccine Passport? Here is more about the idea from The New York Times

Quarantine-Free Travel Soon? 
Big travel is asking the World Health Organization to get behind the idea after vaccinations. Read more here.

Safer Flights
Skyscanner, a great app that we use to book inter European flights just came out with 5 tips for safer flights. We condensed them down for you. To see the whole article click here

1. Check your intended destination. What is the infection rate and what are the protocols in place?

2. Pack plenty of comfortable masks. We have all been wearing them for some time now, so think about the ones that fit you the best while being protective and pack those.

3. Pack sleep aids. Sleeping on planes has never been that easy. Maybe now is the time to invest in a light sleeping pill to get you through the flight. Check with your doctor as always. We like to try them out before we go. 
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4. Clean flights are safe flights. All airlines have come to the fore in terms of cleanliness. But why not have peace of mind and take plenty of sanitizing wipes to go over high touch areas right around your seating areas. See more here

When Will International Travel Return?
Marnie Hunter, CNN reporter tells us that experts believe that with vaccine rollouts and rapid testing that by May 1 2021, international travel should start getting back to some sort of normal. See here