Best Places to Travel in 2021 during Coronavirus

 

For this list we're looking at various perks discounts and plans that countries are offering or have previously offered to encourage travel tourism plays a major economic role in many nations. So, we understand their need to hasten the recovery in these stranger times safety and the general good should always remain your top priorities but if you can travel responsibly here are some compelling options to consider please note travel restrictions are changing very frequently and with little warning many of the following destinations only allow visitors from select countries the deals in question are also subject to regular changes depending on covert concerns.

• Sicily, Italy

 There are a few countries that have been more greatly affected by covid than Italy it was among the first countries to really be hit hard by the pandemic and with tourism representing such a major part of the economy the impact has been far-reaching in the south of Italy which has only started to get the travel attention it deserves in recent years the sudden stoppage of travel has been devastating and so in 2020. Sicily announced drastic measures to kick start its struggling tourism industry with vouchers representing steeply discounted trips to the beautiful region of Italy. The details have been somewhat murky but at one point in time this included the government covering half of your flights one-third of your accommodations and waving fees at all major cultural attractions dubbed the sea Sicily voucher this deal has the potential to run until the end of 2021.

• Various countries (Remote Work Visas)

For many travelers the ultimate fantasy is a trip that doesn't need to come to an end but there are typically a few things that stand in the way of making that a reality namely work and visa restrictions one of the few silver linings of the pandemic depending on the industry has been the normalization of remote work many employees can currently work wherever they want just as long as they have a reliable internet connection and because the tourism industry has been hurting various nations have implemented temporary remote work visas forget extending your stay for a month these visas allow you to stay for a year or more there are a number of caveats like meeting a certain income but it's certainly an appealing option for those who have the means Aruba, Iceland, Bermuda, Dubai, Mauritius and Croatia are just a few examples of countries offering these special visas number one travel vouchers.

• Cyprus (Covid Coverage)

Coverage Cyprus put your money where your mouth is Cyprus seems to have internalized this popular saying as part of their recovery efforts in late 2020. Cyprus began offering to cover the cost of medical expenses and hotels should travelers contract covid during their stay Uzbekistan was actually doing something similar offering up to three thousand dollars in reimbursements for Cyprus travelers need to present a recent negative covert 19 test results upon arrival quarantine for 72 hours and be retested as of 2021 vaccination certificate holders from certain destinations can bypass all of the above of course even with these measures in place. Cyprus has not been immune to outbreaks since November 2020. The country has been posting higher numbers than when it first reopened in response. Cyprus has implemented additional restrictions but travel remains a possibility from certain countries.

• Cancun, Mexico

Hotel deals Cancun Mexico everyone loves a good two-for-one deal generally speaking these most commonly apply to products at the grocery store burgers from a fast food joint or you know pizza car rentals or nights at a hotel though now that's some serious savings resort destinations in Mexico rely overwhelmingly on tourism for income and so major businesses have been offering steep discounts and unprecedented deals to incentive travel since summer of 2020. while such deals sound like they'd be operating at a loss the Cancun hotel association recognized that desperate times call for desperate measures in the summer of 2020 there were even deals that offered to refund half of a traveler's airfare the specifics of the deals are always changing but many hotels are still reducing their prices by 40 to 50 percent in 2021.

• Maldives

Visit and earn points Maldives points programs and travel have long gone hand in hand typically you're earning points with each flight or when you use your credit card the Maldives however, have taken the pioneering approach of establishing a point’s program specific to visiting their island nation. According to fodders it's the first of its kind established in December 2020 Maldives aboard a miles as the program is called awards points based on the frequency and the length of your stay choosing the Maldives to celebrate a special occasion you're getting bonus points the program encompasses three weighted tiers, aida, bronze, antara, silva and aberrana gold and promises to reward travelers with various unique experiences activities upgrades and perks considering the Maldives are often described as paradise on earth pretty much any freebie sounds like a big win bring on the border miles.

• Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva Switzerland don't worry we're not suggesting that you travel to Switzerland and spend the entire trip in a quarantine box like some sort of bubble person wait is that an option you know what we'll look into it and follow up in the meantime let's talk about the real Geneva boxes Switzerland is a notoriously expensive country to visit which makes these extremely affordable packages a major incentive for anyone looking to explore this land of chocolate, cheese and beautiful landscapes. The Geneva boxes were created by the sea or the Geneva tourism and conventions foundation which exists to promote tourism in this stunningly and culturally rich city. The Geneva boxes combine accommodations at a top hotel with various unique cultural experiences all at an impressively discounted price whether you're into Geneva’s international influences the local cuisine or even the history of watch making.

• Kauai Hawaii united states

 Hawaii as a whole has fared better than most states in terms of covert 19 numbers even by Hawaiian standards however the island of Kauai is doing especially well and with the  implementation of the kokua kawaii card they clearly intend to keep it that way while also stimulating the struggling tourism industry any arrivals to Hawaii need to present a negative cover test from within three days of their departure failed to do so and it's a 10-day mandatory quarantine if travelers are willing to submit themselves to another test 72 hours after their arrival they get their kokua kawaii card this reward card works at over 60 local Businesses and counting it gives travelers access to a wide variety of unique discounts and offers fighting covid travelling safely and saving money sounds like everyone wins number six Geneva boxes.

• United Kingdom

we're good to go United Kingdom program  if you're the sort of person who's felt generally nervous about covet 19 and with good reason you know all too well how stressful it can be visiting an unfamiliar business will they be wearing masks do they respect safety protocols are their employees being honest about self-reporting symptoms these anxieties tend to only get worse when you're traveling abroad thankfully the united kingdom has taken action to try to help alleviate those fears yes they have general health and safety protocols in place but they also have a program called we're good to go this is specifically for tourism and hospitality businesses that have gone above and beyond in the name of bringing back business as of spring 2021 there are approximately 5 000 good to go businesses and attractions across England, Scotland, Wales and northern Ireland.

• Japan

Japan is not a cheap place to visit as one of the most popular destinations in the world especially the capital of Tokyo the cost of travel tends to be sky high and so the concept of 50 off is quite Appealing particularly for those who have been scrimping and saving up to be able to afford this incredible destination unfortunately there's a very important catch the deal only applies to domestic travel because tourism represents such a major part of the economy in Japan there are many businesses struggling with japans’ sweeping entry ban in order to help keep these businesses afloat the government is offering a 35 off travel expenses add an additional 15 in vouchers and that adds up to a trip that's half the usual price sadly the offer was suspended indefinitely in January of 2021 but signs point to it restarting later in the year.

• Bulgaria

 Bulgaria nothing says I’m on vacation like spending some time soaking up rays on the beach of course when visiting a popular destination the costs associated with a day at the beach can quickly add up with tourism all but dried up along the black sea coast resorts began slashing. if not entirely waving many of their usual beach related fees for businesses that rely entirely on single day beach visits they've significantly reduced their prices to attract crowds many have even put up dividers between beach chairs or increase the space between them at resorts where multi-night stays are the norm premium beach access and amenities have largely been made free of charge these efforts began in the summer of 2020 and we expect them to continue throughout summer 2021.

We can only hope do you agree with our picks.