Five Questions With. . . .Travel Specialist, Dee Martin
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As the number of people receiving the COVID vaccine increases, COVID restrictions are being lifted making it possible for individuals to move around more freely. Brunches are back on. Visits to elderly family members are happening. And travel is expected to be in full swing and booming this summer!
I talked to Travel Specialist, and owner of Best Life Travel, Dee Martin to discuss the future of travel as the pandemic starts to decline and what travelers can expect when they hit the road and the friendly skies this summer. 
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The world is a book, and those who do not travel
only read one page. –Saint Augustine |
FOF: Have you seen an increase in travel bookings in 2021? What are the most popular travel destinations?
Dee: Yes, there has been an increase. According to the trends and demand in growth, Mexico and the Caribbean are the most popular travel destinations right now.
Dee: Yes, there has been an increase. According to the trends and demand in growth, Mexico and the Caribbean are the most popular travel destinations right now.
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FOF: Have travel guidelines changed since the pandemic? What are some changes travelers should be aware of?
Dee: Yes. Travelers should be aware of COVID restrictions that are in place wherever they are going, airport requirements, destination entry requirements, COVID testing requirements for country visiting and for return to the US, safety protocols at the airport/hotel/resort as well as on the plane. 
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The Top 10 Summer 2021 Domestic Travel Destinations
1. Orlando, Florida 2. Maui, Hawaii 3. Honolulu, Hawaii 4. Seattle, Washington 5. Anchorage, Alaska 6. Las Vegas, Nevada 7. Kauai, Hawaii 8. Big Island, Hawaii 9. Boston, Massachusetts 10. Miami, Florida The Top 10 Summer 2021 International Travel Destinations 1. Cancun, Mexico 2. San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico 3. Aruba, Aruba 4. San Juan, Puerto Rico 5. Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, 6. Montego Bay, Jamaica 7. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 8. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 9. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 10. Nassau, Bahamas |
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FOF: Where are some fun travel destinations for people wanting to avoid large crowds?
Dee: 1. Negril, Jamaica 2. Amelia Island, Florida 3. Folly Beach, South Carolina 4. Upolo, Samoa 5. County Donegal, Ireland 6. New Braunfels, Texas 7. Mindanao, Phillipines 8. Rotoruz, New Zealand 9. Huacachina, Peru |
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FOF: How far in advance should travelers book trips?
Dee: Travelers should book at least 6-12 months in advance. If travelers book their trip within this timeframe, it allows them to have access to lower rates and plenty of time to pay off their trip in monthly affordable increments.
Dee: Travelers should book at least 6-12 months in advance. If travelers book their trip within this timeframe, it allows them to have access to lower rates and plenty of time to pay off their trip in monthly affordable increments.
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FOF: Do you think the future of travel has changed forever? If so, how? If not, when do you think things will be back to normal?
Dee: I believe the future of travel has changed in regards to how and the way we travel. Now we have to wear a mask the entire time we are traveling through the airport and on the plane. Although we don’t have the freedom to walk through the airport and be on the plane without a mask, we are still allowed to travel. Another thing we can expect in the future is for travelers to have an electronic vaccine record to be kept using an app on our phones. My belief is that this recommendation will soon become a requirement for all who wish to travel. The way we are allowed to travel now, while abiding by COVID safety protocols, is indeed our new normal. |
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Dee Martin owns her own travel business - BEST LIFE TRAVEL where she enjoys making her clients’ vacation dreams come true and assisting others with starting their own home based travel business. She developed a strong passion for travel after experiencing several road trips as a child and adult. Her background in education and 30+ years’ experience as an entrepreneur drives her and her business partners’ success, as well as the exceptional service she gives her clients. She specializes in Luxury (All-Inclusive) and Group Trips. Her mantra that she lives by is “Live your BEST LIFE…TRAVEL!
Contact your Luxury and Group Travel Specialist today! https://linktr.ee/BestLifeTravelers bestlifetravelers@gmail.com |
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