GOING HOME AGAIN!

Last month I wrote about my recent trip to Spain and the patience needed to travel by air. Now, one of the biggest worries is getting home.

According to the US State Department “ Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel.”

Within  three days of your arrival time in USA,, you must have a PCR test or an Antigen Test. The results must be negative and you must  carry a printout with you.  All air carriers ask for this at check in.

 If you are connecting through another country, you need to check their entry information and make sure that you comply to their rules.

For example, if you are flying to JFK and have to connect in the UK, you have to have a PCR test with 48 hours of your arrival in the UK.  Antigen tests will not be permitted.  You can use your PCR test also for arrival in the USA.  Each country is different in their requirements, so make sure you check all transit countries regulations as well.

In the event you test positive, you must quarantine in your hotel room for 10 days. The hotel management is alerted and no services will be done inside that room for the duration.  If you need anything,…food…or clean towels… the hotel will bring them to your door and leave them outside. 

If you cannot afford to stay for 10 days in an expensive hotel, the hotel will provide a list of hotels that permit Covid positive guests.  There you will be sequestered for 10 days as well.

It is still an amazing experience to travel during these times of low tourism.  So don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the world with a new light.  Again…just pack your patience and your wonder and get out there….and get home with your negative PCR tests in hand!