According to the CDC, traveling safely during a global pandemic comes down to two basic things: avoiding close contact with strangers and following a few common-sense precautions.
With much of the United States slowly easing travel restrictions, research from the U.S.T.ravel Association reveals that 71% of Americans miss travel and are eager to travel again.
Still, most surveyed said they would approach future travel with vigilance, and they rate cleanliness and hygiene as more important than ever.
So, what should travel-anxious Americans consider as they begin to enjoy the great wide open once more?
The first thing is how you’ll get to your destination. The experts at New York Presbyterian Hospital say traveling by car is safest, but if air, train or bus travel are necessary, health experts recommend taking a direct route to your destination.
And then there’s the question of where you’ll stay.
“For example, we participate in Hilton CleanStay which follows enhanced cleaning schedules for our rooms and suites and all public, high-touch spaces like front desks and lobbies. Because we only use hospital-grade cleaners and seal our rooms after we clean them to ensure no one enters before guests arrive, our visitors tell us they have real peace of mind during their stays.”