After a year of staying home, many are ready to get back to traveling. You may have heard the rumblings of friends on vacations now and feel your own desire returning, or maybe you’re already one of the many saving up for a 2022 or 2023 dream vacation. Whatever the case may be, we think NOW is the perfect time to plan your next epic vacation, and here’s why…
There’s Limited Availability
As cruises start back up again in 2021, ships will be running at less than 100% capacity to promote social distancing and cleanliness, among other things. This means those trips will have smaller groups than usual, which is great news, since it generally means more breathing room, shorter waits, and a higher staff-to-guest ratio. However, it also means you can fall into the trap of being just a day too late to book your spot or take advantage of that rate.
Travel in 2021 is Trending
You’ve seen the pictures, you’ve heard the stories and it’s true, people are traveling right now. While you may have to wait a bit longer for ocean cruising, whenever you feel comfortable, you have many possibilities for excitement now. Imagine yourself cruising the Mississippi River Delta, exploring the National Parks of Canada or the U.S.A., or maybe you’d prefer an all-inclusive resort right on the beach in the Caribbean.
Bucket List Beware, It’s time for the “Big Trip”
There’s a growing pool of travelers lately, who are saving up for the trip of their dreams. We’ve all had a great vacation before, but imagine a vacation that’s grand, the kind that you’ll be telling your grandchildren about. Will you go on an African game drive, in search of the “Big 5”? Maybe your dream has always been to set sail on an Around the World Cruise for 180 days. After a year or more of responsibly waiting, do you really want to put off planning for your dream of sipping authentic Italian wine in Tuscany any longer?
Low Risk, High Reward
It’s understandable to be worried about making a commitment, but lucky for you, the risk isn’t as high as you might think. Travel brands are aware of the ever-changing nature of the industry and have tailored their offerings to accommodate your needs. On most vacations, you will have the chance to cancel or move your travel date, in many cases up to the day before travel. In case of things beyond your control happening, you can even expect a Future Travel Credit in most cases that will allow you to put any money spent towards a new vacation date or destination.
Demand is Headed to the Moon ?
It may seem slow, but the gears of change are turning. The CDC and major travel corporations are in constant communication, exploring and fine-tuning options to return to U.S.-based cruise travel. With encouraging results from recent European test sailings and more positive results sure to come from American-based operators’ test sailings, there is only a matter of time before regular operations resume. Once that announcement is made, demand is sure to skyrocket—maybe even prices, too. Take this as advance notice to get ahead of any future FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and to see what vacations are available now.
