I am sure we will all be viewing everything differently and appreciating our long-lasting friendships, nature, art, and history a lot more when we travel again.  

I want to share with you eleven (11) ways how we can appreciate travel more post Covid-19.  

When Covid-19 is over we will sip and savor every bit of our cocktails. Can you imagine how that first cocktail on the beach or in that long-awaited hotel will taste post Covid-19? I am dreaming about having a Lemon Drop Martini made with Grey Goose vodka with my feet up and starring into the ocean. No doubt, my martini will taste even sweeter. Have you thought about what your first drink will taste like?  

We’ve become used to walking around the house in slippers or sneakers and wearing house clothes. We have been walking through the same rooms, on the same carpet, and looking at the same tiles on the bathroom floor. After Covid-19 we can run barefoot on the beach, feel the sand between our toes, and the hot sun beaming on our faces. We will never again complain about washing the saltwater out of our hair or being hot and sweaty. We will never worry about these things again.   

After Covid-19 we will walk through the museum and listen and pay attention to the tour guide. We will learn about the paintings at the Prado in Spain, we will visit the Egyptian wing of the Louvre in Paris, we will visit the Vatican and marvel at David in the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence. We will be eager to learn about the world and its rich history.  

We will cherish and appreciate the people we meet during our travels. We won’t take connecting with others from around the world for granted. We will be kinder, friendlier, and more considerate to those we meet during our travels. Our conversations will have meaning, and we will strive to build lasting friendships.  

Imagine how you will feel when you order a plate of pasta or a margherita pizza in Florence, Italy with a glass of Chianti. You will have a newfound love for this simple carbohydrate. A big difference from eating pasta and pizza from the local pizza shop on the couch in front of the TV watching Netflix.  

We will visit local schools and communities and give back when we can. Many local communities and businesses have suffered because of Covid-19 and now is our chance to give back. We will happily meet the locals, listen to them, hear their stories, learn from them, laugh with them, and perhaps assist if our circumstances permit.  

Having the luxury of travel taken away, when we do travel again, we will travel with a purpose. No longer will travel be taken for granted. We will spend more time planning, researching, and ensuring our vacation goes according to plan. Our vacations will be more meaningful.  

We may travel to visit friends and family or do volunteer travel for charity. We may migrate to begin life somewhere else, take religious pilgrimages and go on mission trips. We may travel for health or medical reasons. Perhaps go on a wellness retreat or culinary and wine tour. Traveling is a good remedy for stress, anxiety and depression and is all about exploring new places, cultures, cuisines, rituals, and different lifestyles.  

After being confined for so long, we are going to want to get out and explore wide open spaces. Spending time in nature helps with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, stress and increases feelings of well-being.  

Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. If you are not ready to travel outside the U.S., there are many national parks and attractions in the U.S. to explore.  

 9. Mental Health While Traveling Should Become a Top Priority

We now realize the importance of our mental wellbeing when we travel. The next time we travel, we will disconnect properly. We will put down our phone, immerse ourselves in our surroundings, do some exercise, perhaps even learn how to meditate. We will stay active, eat healthy, and develop good sleeping habits. And most important, we will look for reliable, compatible friends to accompany us on our travels. Looking after our mental health while traveling should be one of our top priorities. 

10. Treasure Your Travel Memories 

There are lots of ways to make your travel memories last longer and never taken for granted. Rather than leaving thousands of photos on your camera roll, print them out, frame them, even make a scrapbook. You can create a memory box, a quilt, or begin a travel journal. You can also document your trip on social media or start a blog. These suggestions will help you treasure your travel memories forever and give them the love and joy they deserve. 

When we return home, we will appreciate our home and our surroundings. We must remember that our home has kept us safe and comfortable for many months. Our home has protected and shielded us from Covid-19 and that is something we will never forget. 

When you are ready to travel again, please contact Colesville Travel at 301-989-1654 or email us at info@colesvilletravel.com. We are currently booking travel for 2021 – 2022.  

In the meantime, stay safe, 

Regards, 

Cindy 

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