Jet Set Jess

  Are you ready to travel the world with peace of mind again? I know I am.  Vaccine passports. Domestic travel protocols. International travel restrictions. Which countries are open to Americans? Which are still closed? Is it safe to book a trip this summer? This winter? If anything, right now may be the safest time to travel in recent memory. Airports and airlines are taking extra caution to sanitize spaces and keep passengers safe, and many resorts and hotels are offering risk free booking, with cancellations and reschedulings easier than ever. But, with so many protocols and questions surrounding vaccinations and travel during the pandemic, it can be tough to keep it all straight. That's why I'm here. To help get you exploring again and do it safely. VACCINE PASSPORTS If you haven't heard of a "vaccine passport" yet, you're not alone. But it's already in development, with some countries like Greece, Israel, Denmark, and Slovenia planning early adoption ...

Newark Liberty International Airport Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all my travel in 2020 was both domestic and within a 4-5 hour drive. As someone with perpetual wanderlust, this isn't a statement I thought I would ever make in my lifetime, but due to global COVID travel restrictions, international travel was either impossible or very difficult. Though, I am grateful that  this allowed me to both get to know some resorts in my own backyard and plan some getaways I may not normally have experienced. In early January 2021 I boarded an airplane for the first time since March 2020. No flights in nearly a year? Unthinkable. And even though it was just for a short United Airlines flight from New Jersey to Florida, it was refreshing. So, in order to ease concerns and any confusion, I wanted to share my experience with COVID safety protocols and changes to security, check-in, and boarding (some of which were long overdue!). I should note that your experience may vary by airp...