Traveling and Staying Safe during a vacation in a Pandemic
Traveling and Staying Safe during a vacation in a Pandemic [ Tips and Measurements from Home George]
Traveling is a part of our life, whether being for necessity, recreation, or leisure purpose. However, in times of coronavirus, this part of everyday life has become increasingly risky. Hence, when you decide to travel in the summer and stay in a hotel, you are advised by the local authorities to take as many safety precautions as possible.
We at Home George are highly dedicated to ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests. In this sense, we take everyday safety measurement to protect you when staying with us for your summer holiday.
In this article, we outline essential tips from UNICEF so you can travel and stay safe during COVID-19. Besides, you can find out what safety measurements Home George undertakes to protect our guests.
Check our safety measures taken on-site in our blog article about COVID-19 Initiatives!
Now, let's get started!
Prepare for the Travel
If you decide to travel during your summer vacation, you need to check the travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders, quarantining, and testing requirements in the local area. Further, you need to find the available options at your destination for transport, food, and local places.
Moreover, as some businesses and services may be fully or partially disrupted, such as public transport, shops, and restaurants, check the latest information on services and procedures changes.
You can read our dedicated article about the Top 6 Restaurants to visit in Sunny Beach to discover the safety measurements on their site.
Tip: Check the website of Ministers of Health, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and local health authorities of the county you are visiting.
You can find the Bulgarian Minister of Health's official website here in case of any further needed information and updates.
Research the hotel’s plan for staff and guest protection
Dr. Brian Labus, an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ School of Public Health, explains that the less contact we have with other people, the better our health will be.
The greatest risk of transmission comes from being in close contact with other people,” says Dr. Brian Labus
Even though you cannot control other people's actions, you can discover what a hotel is doing to encourage guests and staff safety. Home George has developed a safety plan to prevent the virus's possible transmission as effectively as possible by considering the COVID-19 Guidance for Hotel Managers and Owners published by the Bulgarian Department of Health.
You can find a link to the official document here.
The safety measurements taken by Home George Apartments are:
- Rooms are disinfected daily
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed following WHO guidelines
- Rooms are sealed for guests after cleaning
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the apartments and the common areas
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Technically proved ventilation in every room
- Cashless payment available
- Screens barriers placed between the staff and guests in the appropriate areas
Read Home George's Beliefs and Values blog article to further understand our brand mission and commitments.
Furthermore, when arriving at the property, we encourage our guests to follow the highly recommended advice:
Wash hands frequently using soap or an alcohol-based hand rub- Avoid touching face including eyes, nose, mouth
- Keep physical distance from other people
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as phones, keys, and doorknobs
- Seek medical care immediately in case of a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and COVID-19 related symptoms
Enjoy your vacation with precaution and positivity! 
Leave a reply below the post about what measurement you take to protect you and your family. 
Additional Consideration for travelling and staying safe
During a pandemic, it is highly possible that the healthcare providers are overwhelmed, and there may be limited access to reliable medical care in the affected areas. Therefore, to prevent the case of illness or injury during the vacation or the trip, you need to undertake proper measurements and consideration.
First, before traveling, ensure that you and your family are up to date with the routine vaccinations such as the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine. Besides, make sure that you take medications enough to last for the entire trip and all the trip members.
Second, choose the safest mode of transportation. For example, avoid travel modes where physical distancing is difficult for long periods, such as air travel and cruises. Further, when using public transport, follow the precautions for physical distancing, limit touching, sanitization of your hands, and frequently touched surfaces.
Additionally, to ensure better travel safety, keep a row of seats between yourself and the other travelers whenever possible. Last, when you travel in a private vehicle, keep stops to a minimum by having sufficient food and drinks, and fill the vehicle with fuel in advance.
Finally, during your vacation and stay at Home George, we recommend avoiding visiting crowded spaces, poorly ventilated enclosed areas, and mass gatherings. Besides, you can make your restaurant reservation in advance when deciding to dine out. This is part of many restaurants, cafes, and bars policies.
Read our blog post about Traditional Bulgarian Food and Wine for ideas to make a Bulgarian specialty during your stay at Home George.
Tip: Bring your own food and drinks to prepare meals as our Apartments are fully equipped with kitchen-related facilities and amenities.
Following the tips in this blog article, you will succeed in maintaining your health, prevent transmitting the virus, and enjoying your holiday trip and summer vacation!
Send us a message to understand further measurements taken on the site to ensure your safety and comfort.
Then we can send you our Branded Hotel Management Guidance for Safety Measurements.
Sources:
- https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/travelling-your-family-during-covid-19
- https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/lodgingcleaning.pdf
- https://www.mh.government.bg/media/filer_public/2020/05/22/ukazaniia_versiia_2-19052020.pdf
- https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/coronavirus-hotel-safety
- https://news.booking.com/bookingcom-introduces-health-and-safety-feature--to-make-it-easier-for-everyone-to-experience-the-world-again-when-the-time-is-right/
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/vaccines/mmr-vaccine.html
- https://www.canva.com/photos/
Contact us with any related safety measurement questions or information that you need.
