• Be sure to avoid traveling if you’re feeling under the weather, as you may not be permitted to travel. Get to the airport earlier than you normally would and expect long queues.
• Airlines may not have resumed food service, so take a meal with you for long-haul flights.
• Most airlines, if not all, are requiring all passengers to wear masks for the duration of flights. 
• Listen for preflight announcements.

Car rental companies are continuously looking at new ways to conduct business—from non-contact pick-ups and drop-offs to updated cleaning processes. Expect longer than normal lines at the rental check-in/out counter.

• Review the car rental company’s policy on cleanliness before you rent a vehicle.
• When you pick up your car, ensure it has been cleaned inside and out with disinfectant. 
• Follow protocols to maintain social distancing during the rental process.
• Avoid ride-sharing for now.

A hotel’s defense against germs begins before guests arrive, and processes have changed due to COVID-19. The new experience might include anything from automatic sliding doors to reduced housekeeping and food services, to staff wearing PPE.

• We do our best to check the hotel’s health and hygiene requirements before booking.
• Hotels may expect guests and visitors to be screened for temperature checks as they enter the hotel. 
• Some hotels have implemented pre-arrival registration to minimize personal contact in communal areas. 
• Expect to see more cleaning and sanitizers available within communal areas.
• It's best to have your own sanitizers with you.
• Expect to see changes, such as staff serving guests from the buffet, rather than allowing self-service.

Rail companies are doing more to ensure the cleanliness of trains and stations, especially in high-touch areas.

• Follow the guidelines regarding the wearing of PPE while traveling on public transport. 
• Avoid contact at ticket barriers if possible.
• Expect train managers to request that you hold your ticket up for inspection.
• Bring your own food onboard, as options might not be available.
• Maintain social distancing on the platform.

Expect to see noticeable changes as the cruising industry emerges from the pandemic. Many cruise lines have implemented new guidelines. Going forward, you can expect guidelines to be fluid.

• Some restrictions may apply to those who can cruise, including proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. 
• Expect reduced capacity on some cruise lines.
• Health screenings may be part of the pre-boarding protocols.
• Expect to be served at all buffets by a staff member.
• Onboard cleaning will be enhanced, especially on high-touch surfaces.
• More sanitizing stations will be available.
• If you plan to get off the ship, you may be required to take the cruise line tours.
• Because kids club protocols vary by cruise line, it's important to understand the current policies prior to choosing a cruise line.

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