TravelJunkieHubby
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- Jan 28, 2019
That's an interesting point. I mean, you *are* outdoor, but you *have* to have at least one Guide from the rafting company on with you. These companies would have to provide way more Guides and rafts if it is one raft per family!Yes! Ditto for anyone doing Arizona and Utah on March 15/24. Curious how ABD does group travel within the country... socially distanced group dinners and bus rides? Every family gets their own raft for kayaking?
I think the biggest issue is the restaurants and bus. We traveled this summer and went rafting. You shared a raft but were in separate rows. You are outside so I think that is a lot lower risk than the bus etc. I know some companies were looking at doing assigned seats but unless the bus is half empty I don’t think many people would be comfortable on it. It’s all pretty depressing because having to stay separated by family really defeats the purpose of group travel.That's an interesting point. I mean, you *are* outdoor, but you *have* to have at least one Guide from the rafting company on with you. These companies would have to provide way more Guides and rafts if it is one raft per family!
Masks are currently required in Phoenix, Sedona & the Grand Canyon Village area. They don't appear to be required in Utah. Who knows what ABD's policy will be?
And how they handle the motorcoaches and dining will be *very* interesting.
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I totally agree with this! That whole "ABD Family" feel may get lost.It’s all pretty depressing because having to stay separated by family really defeats the purpose of group travel.
Looks like Costa Rica just got cancelled for next monthCurious if anyone on the Boards is scheduled for the March 27, 2021 trip to Costa Rica that is still a go. Since the USA will require a negative COVID test to get back in the country that is less than 3 days from departure back, I would be interested to hear how this is managed by ABD. Everyone on the trip will have to have one of these - what arrangements are made? I would expect this to apply to all other trips if they go, as I doubt the CDC will now take that requirement back. Please share what you have heard or know on this!
So now it looks like the only ABD trip potentially still going in March is:Looks like Costa Rica just got cancelled for next month
Looks like ABD updated their Health and Safety protocols.
https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/...U3qSs8wgtY2GQaJEzpeK18S-AVUxVGEqUaw7xG5tEWNZ-
I hope they cancel on you with adequate time. I live in Vancouver BC and while the border closure is only extended month by month I would not expect our border to reopen before September at the earliest. Our vaccination roll out is not as efficient as the US and our gov't is now worried about a third wave of Covid due to the variants.Impatiently waiting to see what happens to our Canadian Rockies trip this year.
I understand and totally agree with the safety measures ABD has listed in this policy. However, as a solo traveler, this has totally convinced me that unless I know ahead of time that there's someone's pod I will be included in with, I won't be traveling with ABD for a while. Sitting by myself on the bus, eating by myself, doing activities by myself, etc., just kind of negates the whole reason I like to travel with ABD. Depending on how long this lasts, I *may* change my mind (desperate times!), but right now, it doesn't feel worth the premium price.Looks like ABD updated their Health and Safety protocols.
https://www.adventuresbydisney.com/...U3qSs8wgtY2GQaJEzpeK18S-AVUxVGEqUaw7xG5tEWNZ-
Man, if your vaccination roll out is worse than ours, then that's BAD, because it's a mess here!I hope they cancel on you with adequate time. I live in Vancouver BC and while the border closure is only extended month by month I would not expect our border to reopen before September at the earliest. Our vaccination roll out is not as efficient as the US and our gov't is now worried about a third wave of Covid due to the variants.
I agree. We're set for September, but I really don't expect the border to be open. I'm not booking flights or anything until it looks like it will actually happen.I hope they cancel on you with adequate time. I live in Vancouver BC and while the border closure is only extended month by month I would not expect our border to reopen before September at the earliest. Our vaccination roll out is not as efficient as the US and our gov't is now worried about a third wave of Covid due to the variants.
Well said and totally agree. I am booked solo on the October New Zealand AbD, and now may have to rethink that one this year should the borders be open which is still an uncertainty as of now. Don’t think it would be as much fun in my own travel pod.I understand and totally agree with the safety measures ABD has listed in this policy. However, as a solo traveler, this has totally convinced me that unless I know ahead of time that there's someone's pod I will be included in with, I won't be traveling with ABD for a while. Sitting by myself on the bus, eating by myself, doing activities by myself, etc., just kind of negates the whole reason I like to travel with ABD. Depending on how long this lasts, I *may* change my mind (desperate times!), but right now, it doesn't feel worth the premium price.
That said, it's a really comprehensive policy, kudos to ABD.
I understand and totally agree with the safety measures ABD has listed in this policy. However, as a solo traveler, this has totally convinced me that unless I know ahead of time that there's someone's pod I will be included in with, I won't be traveling with ABD for a while. Sitting by myself on the bus, eating by myself, doing activities by myself, etc., just kind of negates the whole reason I like to travel with ABD. Depending on how long this lasts, I *may* change my mind (desperate times!), but right now, it doesn't feel worth the premium price.
I'm going to PM you. There's a good chance I actually would be interested in Portugal in May 2022. We'll talk!Solo travelers will need to coordinate, I think, if the pod stuff lasts. I'm probably going for Portugal May 2022, btw, if you're interested. I know you were interested in that.
I'm booked for a domestic Tauck trip to New Orleans in September since I called off Portugal for this year. ABD seems to have copied a lot of their policies. I don't mind by myself in a Pod for a cheaper domestic trip, but not an expensive international one.