Since travel is such a huge part of our world here on Oahu, we chatted with April to get her perspective on our current Covid 19 world and how it relates to her field of expertise!
Travel vendors/partners
A lot of vendors (airlines, tour companies, hotels, transfer companies) have to take this pandemic day by day, based on new rules and guidelines which can change in an instant. Travel is NOT currently restricted. Which means, you can still travel domestically and internationally, but there are quarantine rules in place, which is up to two weeks. So I have a lot of clients who are currently canceling their vacation reservations.
Travel Insurance
Unfortunately, travel insurance does not cover pandemics. For the reason of probably going out of business, because anything can be caused by a pandemic, fear especially. And reimbursing an entire travel trip based on “fear” is not in the best interest of a travel insurance company. Luckily, most of my clients have been reimbursed for the purchase of the travel insurance if they cancel their trip or travel insurance companies are allowing the clients to use the money towards a future trip.
I just want to explain what travel insurance is for. A lot of people thing travel insurance covers EVERYTHING and that’s not the case. You purchase travel insurance to protect yourself from anything unexpected. These are events like a death of an immediate family member, job loss, weather conditions (Act of God), etc. Reasons like, “I’m scared of getting coronavirus, so I’m not going to go” or “ I don’t feel like going on this trip anymore” are not covered.
Future of travel – you can still travel, but with precaution
Travel will never be the same. You will always have to exercise caution while traveling. That might mean, we always have to wear a face mask while traveling on planes, even when we land in our vacation destinations. Washing your hands much more frequently, having hand sanitizer with you at all times and being aware of who is around you.
Do you want to learn more about Travel Chic World?
PC: @xtinanina86
In April’s own words:
“We share the passion and love of travel with all our clientele. We understand how important personal engagement, is to our clients; which online booking engines lack. We take the legwork out of trip planning and add a personal styled touch to each TravelChic itinerary. When you TravelChic, you leave the details, logistics and planning to us. Then you just sit back and relax. Oh, and then pack your bags and go on trip of your dreams specifically styled for you.”
Our Services:
Easy Steps to your Dream Getaway!
1. Contact us via email and give us info about what you’re looking for.
2. We decide if we are a match.
3. We design the trip of your dreams.
4. When you are satisfied with your personalized, customized itinerary, relax and leave the rest to us.
5. You receive your TravelChic itinerary via mail or email.
6. We schedule a call to review your itinerary packet and go over any questions you have.
7. Bon Voyage and may you always TravelChic!
PS: Extra brownie points if you send us pictures during your travel so we can share to the world who are envying your vacation!
Don’t wait any longer and contact April today!