No one can be really sure when the pandemic will be really over or even what the new normal will look like. Herd immunity and/or vaccines may end this, but possibly not until after multiple spikes or outbreaks.
What is likely is that at some point, it will be over. Life can resume, and that will include travel. You will probably be eager to travel, but where will you go? What are the best 12 post-pandemic travel locations? Keep reading to learn a dozen ranked possibilities and why they might be good ideas:
12) Italy
Coronavirus certainly ravaged Northern Italy in particular, but the nation will bounce back. Whether it’s the ruins in Rome or the romance of Venice, incredible deals will be had for those brave enough to venture here early on.
11) London
England also got hit hard, and if you’re traveling from North America, the airline tickets aren’t bad, nor are the linguistic differences. If you’re still worried about large crowds, head out into the countryside where small B&B hotel options and village charm await.
10) Japan
This nation is ready to host the Olympics and the crowds they draw. However, the Games are postponed a year. Expect great deals and plenty of things to do during the wait.
9) Machu Picchu
This Incan citadel is Peru’s most popular tourist attraction, and it should honestly be on anyone’s bucket list. While precautions always have to be taken in a post-pandemic world, this archaeological site was already restricting how many tourists could visit each day in an attempt to preserve the site.
8) Australia
Sunlight helps disinfect surfaces, and there’s plenty of it on this continent’s tens of thousands of miles of beaches. That much coastline also means you get a lot of breathing room from other people. Get even more by heading into the Outback of this sparsely populated country.
7) Namibia
This little-known gem in Africa is a favorite hiding place of many Hollywood elite looking to get away from the masses, and you can too. One of the continent’s most politically stable countries, Namibia is a great place to see the night sky without light pollution or go sandboarding on desert dunes.
6) New York City
Given international restrictions on who can fly and where you might need someplace you can drive to instead of buying airline tickets. Hotels in the Big Apple will be open again for business at some point, and there’s certainly plenty to do once this city bounces back from the crisis.
5) Bay Area
San Francisco and surrounding counties were among the first places hit, and yet they weathered it quite well. A drive on coastal highways in a rented convertible is an unforgettable experience.
4) Yellowstone
Wide open spaces mean lots of breathing room between you and anyone else staying in your hotel. It won’t be until you fly in that you realize just how massive this place is.
3) Grand Canyon
If driving and hiking are more your thing, then check out this stretch of Arizona for jaw-dropping views that truly stand the test of time.
2) Blue Ridge Parkway
During the summer and especially leaf season, this road through several Southeast states offers leisurely driving and great views. Overlooks can only accommodate so many cars at once, so social distancing is already in-built.
1) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale And San Diego
These cities are the respective prime hubs for cruise lines on each coast. While some might understandably never set foot on cruise ships again, the hard-core crowd of enthusiasts is going to recognize and reward the specific lines that bounce back better than ever before.