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Traveling Safely
with Holiday Vacations
Holiday Vacations considers guest health top priority. We know the value our tours have in giving you extra peace of mind with prearrangements, good-faith health declarations, and safety protocols that align with the TOURCARE guidelines given by the USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association). The USTOA supports integrity and trust-building in the US tour operator industry. Its goals involve education, consumer and travel advisor protection, modeling high levels of professionalism, and promoting travel worldwide with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Click or tap the icon to view these guidelines. See below for our health safety overview, tour and flight safety information, and more.
Tour-Specific Safety Information When you book with Holiday Vacations, you’ll receive destination-specific information regarding safety and health protocols. You’ll also receive details on what you can expect from Holiday Vacations for helping to protect your health on tour from start to finish.
Travel Health Screening All travelers will complete a health declaration prior to travel. Additionally, everyone will participate in self-monitoring protocols while on tour.
Motorcoach Safety Hand sanitizer is available on motorcoaches for your use when boarding. Surfaces are disinfected frequently, drivers wear protective gear, and cabin air is cleaned by filtering fresh, outdoor air with HEPA filtration systems.
Flight Safety Different airlines have their own safety protocols. Common standards for some of the airlines include mandatory mask wearing of flight attendants, enhanced protocol for sanitation, and modified food and beverage service for heightened protection. Practices can change at any time. Please click here for links to official websites of major airlines to learn more about current specific policies.
Delta American United Southwest KLM Aer Lingus Air Canada Air France Air New Zealand Virgin Australia Hawaiian
On-Tour Safety: Hotels, Restaurants & Attractions We have coordinated with our travel partners and have agreements for effective physical distancing and sanitizing procedures in place for our tours.
Trained Staff Our Tour Directors and Drivers are trained in the enhanced health and safety protocols necessary for the operation of our tours. They work closely with our in-house operations teams and our travel partners to relay necessary safety and sanitation measures.
Smaller Groups Tour size has been reduced to allow for physical distancing. With fewer people on tour, physical distancing is more comfortable and traveling together is safer and more pleasant.
24/7 Emergency Assistance Staff is available to you around-the-clock and our Tour Directors are trained to assist in emergencies.
While touring, in addition to the wearing of masks and use of hand sanitizer, we ask the following of our staff and guests to maximize safety:
Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.