With the tourism industry so hit and in an attempt to reactivate it (especially by small airlines, lodgings and tour operators) we see the proliferation of offers and “bargains” that are offered to the tourist who ventures to travel today.

And while it’s time to take advantage of some great discounts, you have to be careful with certain offers that, if they are suspended or we need to change them, may not be refundable.

 

What refunds are we talking about?

 

Although there are already four or five vaccines approved by the WHO (World Health Organization) against Covid-19, the pandemic is still a fact in full swing.

So the tourism industry should take precautions, including suspending scheduled activities. And you may not get your money reimbursed.

Unless, explicitly offered a refund in case of cancellation and for whose warranty or service you will have to pay an extra on your air ticket or accommodation.

Lodgings

 

The same goes for hotels, which are worth paying a little more as long as we may be entitled to a refund.

Nowadays it is important to book in advance, even in hostels or rooms.

Previously, it was possible to come to a lodging and ask if there was accommodation and they gave it to you. With the pandemic issue, it’s quite possible that there won’t be staff assigning rooms when you arrive at an accommodation without a reservation, so arriving with a reservation so you’re sure they’re waiting for you is necessary.

On the other hand, if you book a hostel for 5 days, but you decide to leave early to another accommodation, it is currently difficult, because there are closed accommodations and it is more difficult to “fall” suddenly.

Air tickets

Before purchasing your ticket plane, ask if they offer you protection against cancellations or full refund of your money. The strongest airlines and travel agencies offer it.

We recommend that you take this service. In exchange for spending or little more, you can cover your back and if you cancel (or decide to cancel) a flight or want to change the date, you will not be penalized.

A change of date or cancellation of a flight can occur because the health authorities of the destination country decree quarantine or strict measures and we consider that it is not worth traveling, for example.

He always prefers solid, solvent airlines. That they can reimburse quickly and not in months, as happened to a friend.

Tickets to tourist places

 

The same goes for tickets to museums, parks and attractions. It is important to plan and book because health controls require that everything is very controlled: limited capacity, limited permanence, etc.

Reservations are now almost exclusively online, for two main reasons: social distancing and it’s a better way to keep track of limited accommodation slots, tour groups, etc.

That is why it is important to choose flexible options, which offer you refunds in case of cancellations or changes.

 

Price rise in certain accommodations

 

While it is true that there are now many offers to encourage tourism, which has been one of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic, we must also bear in mind that these shared accommodations, which were a very economical option, will no longer be available due to the issue of distancing.

Now they will only be rooms with two or three people, which will make the prices of this type of accommodation higher.

Keep you posted with the news

 

An important factor to keep in mind is being up to date with the news. If before we should be there to know about political situations, natural events, or social, we must also be very aware of the particular health situation of the country we visited.

We must prepare ourselves psychologically to pass the number of checks to which we will be subjected. You have to be patient and never show any dislike for those controls.

 

Is it worth traveling today?

 

With the tourism industry slowly opening up and taking the necessary measures and being patient with health checks, we can say that it is worth going out to the places where it can be done.

Don’t go crazy for “super deals” you see online. You think you’re going to save but in the long run you may have a hard time if you have to cancel a trip, ride or accommodation and they don’t refund your money.