Straight Line

Life is definitely not a straight line and 2020 has definitely been a memorable year. I like to think of life like a shattered window, it would be nice if it was a single crack that you could quickly navigate. The truth is that it splinters in all directions and you have to often choose which direction to take with the various daily decisions that you need to make. All that has happened in 2020 has created a multitude of decisions in every aspect in life, including travel. All that has happened doesn't have to be a negative. You can take the things that have happened and make subtle changes that turns this difficult year into a wonderful opportunity. This is what the travel industry is working to do so that you can continue to have your options when travelling. They are looking at what they used to do to keep guests happy and are focusing on what changes they need to make to ensure a healthy environment while traveling.

A prime example of this is that the American Queen Steamboat Company has made an agreement with Oschner Health, who happens to be the state of Louisiana's largest non-profit academic, health care system. This will be for more than simply screening before the cruise date but will also include telehealth capabilities to assist the medical team on the ships while they are on the itineraries. This is a ground breaking beginning to some of the changes in the cruise industry alone. American Queen Steamboat Company will not be solely relying on their qualified medical staff on board but have resources and consulting options at all times. No passengers or crew will be allowed to check in on the ship, it will all happen before boarding and without the medical clearance, you will not be allowed to board. All of this extra health screenings along with more improved and regular cleaning practices and updated training for their staff, the overall result of the closing of the American River Cruise industry is having a profound positive impact on the adventure as you can know that you will be safe and remain healthy while enjoying these wonderful experiences on the American Rivers such as the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Snake and Columbia Rivers. You will start seeing these beautiful ships in some of the American Rivers as soon as July 5 as they are moving forward with these new procedures.

American Queen Steamboat Company is simply one example of the various travel companies in the world that is making revolutionary health and safety practice changes. Like the entire industry, they were on their normal path when Covid-19 forced the travel industry on one of those forks in the glass. They chose the path to cancel all trips for an extended period of time. They took this time of loss and made the most out of it by coming up with solutions that will protect their crew and guests for the future of their travel. They didn't wait to see what happened to make any decisions, they reached out and started making waves. For this reason, this is one company that will continue to sail the rivers with guests in the near future.

Now, it will fall onto you to make the decisions regarding the future of your families travel. You will have many choices of trips available to you just as you did before the pandemic. The best reason to choose a travel agent right now to help you with planning these trips is because we can help you figure out what is best for your family. What companies are going to provide the environment and entertainment that your family is looking to receive. As the world begins to open up for travel, you have the choice to make on where you want to go. Don't allow the conditions of the current crisis stop the decisions that are best for your family. The only way to truly change the world is to go out and see it. So if the decision is simply a stay-cation where you enjoy things in your community and to allow you to spend time together, then start there and help those in your local community first. No matter how you do it, a travel agent is there to help.