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Berlin. Many are eagerly looking forward to their next vacation. Sun again at last, recovery, experience beach, mountains or cities. But: should you plan and book for the summer vacations at all, despite corona restrictions?? Our editorial team has asked travel experts about it.
Corona: should you book your summer vacation now or better spontaneously??
Above all, families who live in school holidays are bound, should book their vacations early during the corona pandemic. If you plan a trip for the off-season, you are usually more flexible and can get good deals even for last-minute bookings. Those who already have a fixed destination and date in mind should not hesitate too long with their booking. The earlier you book, the greater the choice of accommodation and the chance of lower prices.
Can travel be booked for the whole year despite corona??
Already today, travel worldwide can be booked for the whole year. Some providers already have winter 2022/23 in the program for booking. Cruises are already bookable until 2023.
Corona: are all destinations accessible again?
in contrast to the previous year, almost all destinations can be booked again this summer. Europe’s largest alone TUI tour operator offers more than 80.000 accommodations, of which about 16.000 in car travel regions.
cruise ships are already underway in north and south america, africa, the middle east and europe. Some destinations such as australia, new Zealand, japan or countries in asia remain problematic for vacationers in view of strict entry regulations with longer quarantine periods.
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Are travels in summer cheaper if you book them now?
many tour operators offer until the end of february or the end of march early booking discounts for the summer vacations on. In addition, often fixed prices for children and additional services. Early bookers save up to 39 percent with TUI, for example.
"those who book late risk having the most beautiful flights cancelled hotels and beaches will not only be expensive, but also fully booked," says a TUI spokeswoman. especially family rooms are booked out quickly. Early booking is also essential for cruises or study trips with a limited number of participants it makes sense.
Traveling despite corona: can you book flights now??
The airlines are still not offering as many flights as they did before the pandemic began, but only around 60 to 80 percent of them. staff shortages also led to the cancellation of numerous flights worldwide. Nevertheless, many airlines already offer bookings until november at. The general rule is that booking early gives you the best chance of getting cheap tickets.
Can travel be cancelled free of charge due to corona??
If a destination is subject to an entry ban due to corona, the trip cannot take place. If a flight is canceled, the airline must cancel the ticket price refund. If you don’t want to fly because you’re afraid of corona and you cancel your flight yourself, you can often only claim back the taxes and fees, but sometimes nothing at all, according to the ADAC.
Will a destination "only" declared a high-risk area, but entry is still possible, there is no right to cancel free of charge, as this classification has no effect on fully vaccinated and recovered persons.
Corona on travel: which insurances make sense?
"for those who, when making their bookings, have chosen maximum flexibility and want zero risk, we recommend always booking the flex fare," says a TUI spokeswoman. with the flextariff for package tours, customers can rebook or cancel up to two weeks before the start of the trip for an additional charge. consumer advocates also advise this. For all-round protection, experts recommend travel health insurance and travel cancellation insurance.
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Corona: should you book travel all-inclusive or individually?
a package tour is legally better protected than a individual compiled booking. If, for example, a flight is cancelled or a hotel has to close due to a corona outbreak, the organizer will provide a replacement and take care of the guests. Individual travelers have a much harder time covering the cost of a hotel room get a refund if your flight is cancelled.
Travel: which destinations are most in demand in 2022??
Vacation favorites are Mediterranean destinations such as spain, the balearic islands with mallorca, italy, greece, turkey, but also portugal and croatia, reports the GERMAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (DRV). Trend destinations are also likely to be the cape verde islands and cyprus, according to tui. In germany, the beaches on the north and baltic seas, but also bavaria, are among the favorites. First long-distance travel trends in 2022 are the U.S., maldives, mauritius and the dominican republic.
Corona: must campsites be reserved?
Vacations with the motorhome have won many new fans in the corona pandemic. in 2021, there were around 33 million overnight stays in germany alone at german campsites. If you want to get hold of a pitch on your favorite site or on one of the popular sites by the sea, on a lake, in the mountains or in the alpine foothills, you should book it early, advises the German camping industry association (BVCD). Some places are booked up quickly, especially during school holidays. season start of many campsites is at easter or at 1. May.
Corona and travel: what the industry hopes for 2022?
The travel association expects a cautiously optimistic travel year. DRV president norbert fiebig does not expect a sustained recovery until 2023 at the earliest. Tui is optimistic that the tourism can recover to 2019 levels in the summer of 2022.
"for campsites in germany, the chances are good that we will see a new record year achieve, provided that the sites can open for easter, corona does not lead to major restrictions and the weather turns out to be reasonably good," says camping association head christian gunther.
How complicated is travel in corona times?
Everybody should be prepared for the fact that their trip may be does not take place or going to a different place than booked. Pandemic times make travel even more unpredictable. In addition, before departure, one must check exactly the corona entry rules and inquire about regulations in force in the destination country. These change almost constantly.