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In November, we’re celebrating Self-Care Awareness Week (November 16-22). Why stop there? This month, I’m dedicating four weeks to support self-care across communities, families, and generations. And, with the holiday season beginning, I wanted to highlight four specific ways to support yourself, community, and families with self-care activities. Obviously, with a travel twist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First up…safe weekend getaways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life has been rather interesting since March. Groundhog Day, for my movie fanatics, has become reality and it’s finally time to break free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’ve been working from home and your days are blended together, and everything seems like it’s one endless cycle. Wake up, eat from home, work from home, cry at home, stressed at home, happy at home, want to get away from home, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trust me…I’ve been there multiple times. I almost went into a panic attack thinking about the monotony of life and how unadventurous life has been these last few months. Of course, with the recognition that millions of people are becoming infected with COVID-19 every day, I humbled myself back into my corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, how can you add a safe weekend getaway during COVID-19? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine what kind of productivity<\/a> is hiding inside of you, the increased levels of serotonin (thought to regulate mood, happiness, and anxiety), and what life and business-related wonders you can create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I want to show you how to add a safe weekend getaway during COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recommend anyone to start planning their trip six months to a year before departure. This takes into consideration those who are budgeting to save and fund their emergency account; possibly a lesson many have learned since the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, people can pay for travel expenses across a longer time period. Now, I would include staying up-to-date with country-specific COVID-19 guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If they need to cancel for any reason, they\u2019ll have the time to make adjustments with minimal difficulty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>You should start planning your safe weekend getaway now! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Planning includes more than purchasing a ticket and booking accommodation. In the world we live in now, health, safety, and responsiveness are at the forefront. Thus, the \u201cwhat ifs\u201d have changed to \u201cI need to plan for XYZ.\u201d And, that might require some time. So, start now! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to plan all international trips much earlier than expected because it depends on the exact location, travel restrictions and each country\u2019s COVID-19 requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We are living day-by-day and week-to-week because restrictions and guidelines could change as soon as you read this sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelers would have to take into consideration time and duration of their trip. Some countries are taking precautions against international visitors and requiring them to either self-monitor and\/or quarantine for 14-days in-country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People looking to travel for just a weekend would need to either forgo their original plans or add another week onto their trip. This could be a dealbreaker for some who aren\u2019t financially able to commit to more than a couple of days of traveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not to mention, travelers who have limited PTO might reconsider their trip too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelers should prepare to book short-term, domestic adventures, discover smaller cities or towns, or stay local and stay safe. While international travel is possible, people should adhere to country-specific guidelines around health and safety<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With so much uncertainty circulating, the future of travel can change instantly and dramatically. In this case, read the fine print on all purchases and be sure to enroll in travel insurance<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n People should review key resources like their government\u2019s travel advisory and health protection agency (i.e. CDC) in their travel planning stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a country is still designated a level 3 or 4, then I would steer clear of the country until further notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read: Can I Travel to (Insert Country)?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, confirm whether or not other countries are even allowing international visitors to enter. For example, Japan announced that in April 2021, the government will reopen their borders to international tourists. This is also the opportunity for the traveler to do some research on their own regarding other countries and their COVID-19 status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the above resources offer safety guidance across the world, it only shares one piece of the story. Most importantly, it doesn\u2019t include the traveler\u2019s desired level of health and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, review travel restrictions by state and country to filter down to possible safe getaway locations. This year may limit where you can go, but as long as you remain open and flexible, you can still plan a great trip. Planning a getaway? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan your solo getaway, but do you have the guts?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen should you plan your getaway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where and when can I go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What should I consider for my getaway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for your future safe weekend getaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I know [insert place] is safe for weekend getaways?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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