As the worldwide vaccination rate goes up more & more international borders begin to open! We can finally breathe a sigh of relief that travel will return after the pandemic. Travel is a passion for so many and sitting still for the past couple of years has been a real challenge! So here are 15 reasons you need to travel in 2022.
And, keep reading until the end to see how I really feel about travel in 2022.
15 Reasons You Need to Travel in 2022
#1 Time Is Precious
Coronavirus could be lingering around for years, but that doesn’t mean we should all sit at home and wait for the virus to be completely gone, our time is too precious for that.
Now that the vaccine, testing facilities, and even rapid tests are more widely available. It’s time to take advantage of the opportunities you have and go for it.
Travel may not be exactly the same as it was prior to the pandemic but it will still give you the same amount of happiness & fulfillment as before. The true core of why you love to travel will never change.
#2 Safe Ways To Travel Do Exist
Over the last couple of years, everyone has gained a lot of knowledge on ways to slow and even prevent the spread. So there are definitely safe ways you can travel in 2022.
Apart from your own personal responsibility (mask, clean hands, social distance, etc.), airlines & hotels have implemented extra health protocols to keep their customers and guests safe while traveling.
Qantas & Jetstar Airways in Australia have introduced additional aircraft cleaning between flights. Hotels are providing staff with additional training, focusing on cleaning and disinfection common used areas. Plus, many food & beverage services (like buffets) have been adjusted.
#3 Traveling Makes You Feel Free
Feeling trapped and restricted over the last couple of years is something many people have struggled with throughout the pandemic. So just to be able to finally jump on a plane and feel freedom is one of the great reasons you need to travel in 2022.
#4 Travel To See Family & Friends
No doubt this has been one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic, being separated from family and friends. And, in Australia, many people are only a few hours drive from loved ones but due to state border restrictions, they have still been unable to be together.
In 2022 why not travel to see family or all plan a trip to a new destination together. How amazing does a reunion in Fiji sound!
#5 Help The Tourism Industry & Support Local Communities
Covid has been devastating for many industries, especially the tourism industry. Big businesses all the way down to local vendors have lost income and many people didn’t have access to government welfare.
Another one of the reasons you need to travel in 2022 is to help the local communities in the countries we have always loved so dearly.
When you’re able to return to areas of the world like South-East Asia, make sure you support locals, book your tours direct, and shop at the local markets.