Bowman's Travel Brief: A New Look for Fall Travel

Image: PHOTO: White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire during autumn. (Photo via iStock/Getty Images/DenisTangneyJr)
Image: PHOTO: White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire during autumn. (Photo via iStock/Getty Images/DenisTangneyJr)

Fall travel in 2020 will no doubt be different.

The coronavirus outbreak means new protocols are in place for travelers and extra precaution needs to be taken no matter where you go.

Whether you're traveling or just thinking about booking a future trip though, you're not alone.

New research suggests that half of Americans feel comfortable traveling this fall.

Domestic travel is picking back up with new routes taking off. The majority of trips taking place this fall will be closer to home.

Typically, Europe is a trendy spot for shoulder season travel this time of year but given that it still remains closed to Americans at the moment, the domestic travel space for the fall season will be the way to go for most.

However, there are several popular international travel destinations open to Americans right now.

Travel pods and beach vacations are two other trends for fall travel, as well as future cruise bookings - both for river and ocean cruise lines.

And given we are still in a pandemic, it's perfectly fine if you don't plan to travel anywhere this fall.

However, if you have the means, you should absolutely look into booking a winter getaway now or beginning the planning process for an epic 2021 vacation.

What are your fall travel plans?

Let me know on Twitter and Instagram: @EricBowman_

Get Caught Up

In case you missed it:

Hawaii will reopen for tourism on October 15, provided travelers test negative for COVID-19.

Senators introduce a bill to safely bring back cruising in the US.

TSA may implement a uniform temperature-check program across airports in the US.

Cancun to soon welcome more flights.

Industry experts warn of possible massive hotel closures.

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Eric Bowman

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Eric Bowman is the Editor-in-Chief of TravelPulse. A graduate of The University of Georgia, Eric has been working in online media, radio and TV for over a decade. He currently lives in Georgia with his wife, daughter, and son. 

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