One year after spending the holiday season on the couch, Atlantic Canadians are preparing to hit the road again.
At CAA Atlantic, Steve Olmstead says they have been busy taking calls, with the interest in travel mounting only weeks before one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Last year, the bursting of the Atlantic Bubble meant that travel between the four provinces would require self-isolation upon arrival.
This time around, travel between provinces and across the border carries a confusing amount of rules based on your destination, which is why Olmstead’s biggest piece of advice is to create a solid plan.
“In addition to lineups and all the crowds and things we might encounter this time of year, we’ve also got COVID to think about,” says Olmstead.
“Part of the planning process is to try and make sure that you understand the requirements and any restrictions that may be in place at your destination and also any points in between.”
Despite a far different pandemic landscape compared to last year, Olmstead continues to remind travellers to stay vigilant and always “expect the unexpected.”
“It has certainly given people pause with respect to their travel plans. As a result of that, people are planning and booking their travel further out,” Olmstead says.
When it comes to carrying out your plans, he says it’s important to be prepared to change at the whim of the pandemic.
Though it remains weeks away, Olmstead expects a bigger travel season this year with a mix of short road trips and full-fledged vacations.
