5 safe and inspiring trip ideas to experience after COVID-19

As countries around the world begin to open their doors to tourism, after a lengthy lockdown period, it’s time for armchair travellers to start planning and packing for a trip that will become the latest photographic feature in a luxury travel photo album.

In the post-COVID-19 world there are social distancing rules, fewer crowds, and landscapes and nature that has experienced rejuvenation from the lack of mass-tourism. Many people will be planning to holiday in the top destination listed on their travel bucket list, and considering how their trip will impact on the place that they visit.

To help you decide where you should plan your first trip, after COVID-19, here are 6 inspired ideas.

1. The Staycation

While some people are chomping at the bit to head for the airport or port, there are others who remain a little apprehensive about planning a trip overseas. If you’re willing to delay visiting the No.1 destination on your bucket list, you can take advantage of the staycation.

Your own country offers unlimited opportunities for travel adventures that are virtually on your doorstep. You can plan a road trip to the coast, or visit a variety of locations, and help to support the many local businesses that rely on tourism. You can create a special staycation travel photo album, and fill it up with snaps of your happy family, alongside anecdotes and comments, and additional travel mementos.

2. The Romantic Getaway

If you’ve been longing to getaway with your partner, to rekindle the spark in your relationship, Santorini is the ultimate romantic destination to visit after lockdown. The Greek island is famous for its whitewashed architecture, brilliant blue domed churches, sparkling sea and endless sunshine.

Pre-lockdown, the sun-kissed island was a major cruise travel hub, with tourists traveling from all over the world to soak up the rays in a stunning picture perfect environment. Santorini is the ideal destination for travellers that are yearning for romance, culture, and luxury.

3. The Island Adventure

Travellers that are unsure about mixing with other people can rest assured, as they don’t have to worry about social distancing on an island escape to the Galapagos Islands, in Ecuador.

Located 926 km west from the mainland, the Galapagos Islands are home to magnificent and diverse wildlife. Nature lovers will be in their element photographing Galapagos tortoises, penguins, comorants, marine iguanas, sea lions, and the blue-footed Booby. You can also join a boat trip around the volcanic archipelago, and explore the more remote regions of the Galapagos.

4. The Long Haul Trip

As one of the first countries to successfully flatten the COVID curve, New Zealand should definitely be at the top of your long haul, must-visit travel list. New Zealand boasts an abundance of untouched nature and great hiking spots. It’s also famous for being the location of the Hobbiton movie set, where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed.

If you appreciate awe-inspiring landscapes, and love to explore scenic hiking trails, New Zealand is the place for your post-lockdown holiday adventure. On the Great Walks tourist attraction you can explore beach coastlines, alpine terrain and dense rainforests. You can even stay in a charming mountain hut to enhance the unforgettable travel experience.

5. The Once In A Lifetime Adventure

One of the most remote areas in the world is also the perfect destination, if you have plans for a post-lockdown trip that is a once in a lifetime adventure. The Himalayas, in Nepal, is a spectacular place to visit if you want to capture wow factor photographic images that will impress your family and friends.

Your exciting expedition begins in the urban capital of Kathmandu, where you hop on a domestic flight to the starting point of the Himalayas trail. You can hike on the scenic trekking trails around Nepal, or embark on a climb up the mountain, via routes like the Annapurna Base Camp or the Everest Base Camp. The extremely remote location offers breathtaking panoramas that you’ll want to add to your travel photo collection.

To shoot your photos like a pro, it’s recommended that you work with your surroundings, so that you capture the stunning scenery at its best. Don’t just snap the spectacular and dramatic mountain peaks. Ask permission to photograph the friendly Nepalese people, to add interest and character to your images. You’ll soon have a stunning collection of travelogue photos to layout and display in a beautiful bespoke travel photo album. Finish off by adding captions and comments that bring each of the striking images to life.