Many people are itching to fly overseas after more than a year of being careful and staying close to home. Guidelines are constantly changing, though, and you will need some preparation to ensure a safe, smooth journey.
As of press time, countries like Switzerland, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Dominican Republic and Mexico do not administer any testing or have quarantine requirements for American tourists who feel comfortable traveling. If you have a vaccination card as well, some corners of the world will welcome you without asking you to quarantine.
Here are a few places in Europe and the Caribbean where clearing customs in a pandemic world is easy. They also offer breathtaking outdoor experiences and lots of open-air dining options.

Krisha Chachra served eight years on the Blacksburg Town Council and has written for NRV Magazine for a decade. She is a member of The Mama Movement and a proud mom to a curious toddler. Krisha is a community advocate and connector and runs an event production organization that hosts Up on the Roof. Krisha has reported and hosted shows for public radio and television and has freelanced for USA Weekend Magazine, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Alexandria Gazette among others. Her book about returning to Blacksburg, Homecoming Journals, may be found online or in local bookstores.
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