Congratulations! We’ve made it through one of the most difficult times in history! 

If you’re like me, sitting at home with no place to go can only last for a limited amount of time until adventure starts calling again. Thankfully, restrictions are being lifted, and the world of travel is beginning to spin once more. In my home state of Oklahoma, we have now entered into Phase 3 with open businesses, houses of worship, and public places. It’s refreshing to see life reset and resume with resiliency as the summer travel season begins. 

While the travel industry endured a significant wound during the Covid-19 crisis, it did not suffer a fatal blow. Like many other sectors caught in the crossfires of the pandemic, the travel industry is now quickly returning to life. While it’s not quite full speed ahead just yet, I can assure you that the world of travel will come back bigger and better than it was before. In fact, industry leaders are calling for an incredible resurgence in 2021!

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & PRODUCTS EMERGE

The temporary pause on travel during the spring created many new opportunities for strategic partnerships and alliances. As the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention--and in the case of the travel world, the coronavirus challenge presented a fresh perspective for many in the industry. Several companies and professionals are creatively pooling their expertise, resources, and supplies together to provide an even more dynamic supply to travelers. In fact, several of these new hybrid travel products began rolling out as soon as Memorial Day weekend. (Speaking of Memorial Day weekend and family cookouts, check out this awesome grill and smoker!)

Some of my favorite new offerings in the travel market include Luxury RV Rentals through Abercrombie and Kent, luxury home rentals in the US, and private villa rentals in Mexico and the Caribbean. Glamping is also becoming a trend this summer with locations available in both the US and Canada. Finally, American National Parks like the Grand Canyon will see record number of visitors this summer. So if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure with wide open space, this is your year to travel!

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REOPENING TRAVEL SERIES

If you’ve been hesitating on booking travel, let me assure you there is nothing to fear. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, and freedom is a precious thing! Vendors, hotels, airlines, and museums are all putting proper precautions into place, and your travel safety is always a priority within the industry.  

As your trusted luxury travel advisor, I want to keep you updated on the new trends and best destinations for travel post-Covid19. Over the course of the next several weeks, I will be posting a weekly article for a special Reopening Travel blog series and featuring travel tips and trends for the upcoming summer and fall months. I’ll be wrapping up the series with an article on the hottest destinations for 2021. You won’t want to miss these valuable posts! 

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EARLY BOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS 2020 & ALL OF 2021

Due to the spring slump in travel, vendors are optimizing their comeback with enticing new promotions and incentives for early bookings. Now is the best time to confirm your dream trip for Christmas 2020 or for all of 2021! Trends are showing that 2021 will be a very busy season for travel, so now is the ideal time to secure your tickets, accommodations, and transportation for best rates and availability. 

Spring 2020 gave us much needed rest and reflection time at home. With the  arrival of summer and lighter travel restrictions, you can treat your family to an adventure outside the four walls of your house. (You can also have fresh Maine lobster delivered to your door while you’re grilling and planning your summer vacation!) Now is the time to confirm the dream trip that you planned, canceled, or postponed!

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