When we will travel again

21.07.2023 - 08:05 / roughguides.com

After battling through 2020, it’s a given that we want a little good news to look forward to in 2021. But is it too soon to start being optimistic about travel in 2021? We certainly don’t think so.

We’ve outlined some of the countries you can travel to right now, and explain how to travel in 2021. Entry requirements and travel restrictions can differ by country, state and region – which might include vaccines, hotel quarantines and multiple testing.

If, like us, you’re eager to start travelling again, read on for our travel predictions and local travel trends for 2021. And if that isn’t enough to top up your wanderlust, we’ve also revealed what we’ve been working on here at Rough Guides – from upcoming guidebooks and inspirational titles to flexible trips payment and cancellation policies!

Figuring out if you’re allowed to travel right now depends on a number of factors – factors which differ between countries, regions and states. As the world adapts to reduce infection figures and new strains, this also means that the rules are changing rapidly. So how do you find stability within travel amongst all this?

There’s plenty to read on websites and social media, but it’s safest to stick to official sources, like government websites. This isn’t just to protect yourself physically and financially, but also for the sake of your own mental health, as you won’t be reading mixed messages.

Sailing in a yellow and orange sunset around Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico © Vivid Pixels/Shutterstock

UK: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

USA: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

Germany: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/en/coronavirus/current-information-for-travellers.html?fbclid=IwAR1sjf9PqR1n0caeQUXFYBOomFNmQLVcIdNAaEeSD3XY6bO-D9uYfv7XwjY

Australia: https://info.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/passports-and-travel/australian-travellers

India: https://tourism.gov.in/

Where you can travel in 2021 depends on two things: what your government permits and what the country you’re planning to visit requires. For example, your own government might allow you to travel but is the place you’re visiting currently accepting visitors?

You’ll also need to familiarise yourself with specific entry requirements, which might include a vaccination, negative test result or quarantine on arrival – or a combination of all three. Chances are you’ll be responsible for covering the costs, too, so it could end up being a pretty costly trip.

We’ve outlined the requirements for some of the places you can travel to in 2021 (valid at the time of writing):

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is still in a state of emergency but visitors are not required to self-isolate upon arrival.

Visitors will need to buy specific cover