Booking travel in 2021. We are all feeling the effects of winter taking a toll on us. There are ways to help mitigate these effects and one of them is to take a vacation to some place warm. With the uncertainty of the world and the deals that are out there you need to know how to protect your investment. Below is an article in The New York Times by Elaine Glusac published on Dec 17, 2020. This should help you.
Between the promise of a coronavirus vaccine and the plethora of trips, cruises and lodgings on sale, travelers may be tempted to buy now for future vacations. But the crystal ball remains cloudy as to when you might be able to travel freely, given the frequency of virus surges, shifting quarantine requirements and border closures. Given weak bookings, will your travel provider even be in business by the time your trip rolls around?
“Travel will become expensive once we have a vaccine and life rebounds again,” said Stella Shon, the travel and credit cards expert at ValuePenguin, a personal finance website. “If you see a great deal, as long as you take the necessary precautions to protect yourself in the event of interruption or cancellation, it’s not a bad idea to book now, especially if you can change or cancel without penalty.”
Most experts agree the best deals to consider are those for the second half of 2021 and beyond, when travel and prices are expected to pick up. For some, travel planning is a psychological lifeline.
[Read our 2021 Travel questions and answers guide on restrictions, vaccination and more.]
“I will some days book trips in the future because it does release endorphins,” said Brian Kelly, a loyalty rewards expert and the founder of the travel site The Points Guy, who has traveled to French Polynesia during the pandemic. “I do believe there’s joy in the simple act of booking a trip.”
Booking travel in 2021 you should follow the link below for the full article.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/travel/cancellations-refunds.html
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