How to be Covid careful when traveling
Those traveling, whether domestically or internationally need to have a plan in place in the event or you or anyone traveling with you catches covid. The first question you need to ask of accommodation providers is, “What are their covid protocols if you or someone who is a close contact has covid?”
Everyone in New Zealand who has tested positive for covid is required to self-isolate for 7 days. In the case of some accomodation suppliers, that may be that you are required to upgrade from a dorm/shared room to a single room for a week. This can be expensive so keep this in mind.
As for making your travel plans abroad. It is important to have travel insurance but just as important to know what your insurance covers.
You can take out insurance against the possibility of disruption to your travel plans if you catch covid just prior to your departure date.
Know what you are covered for if you catch covid while overseas. You may have medical bills if you are not covered and you fall ill overseas.
If you are traveling with others and one of your traveling companions test positive for covid which disrupts your own travel plans then you can be covered for that.
You may not be covered if your travel plans are disrupted by State covid mandates and border closures.
It is important to think of all different kinds of scenarios which can arise before embarking on your overseas journey.