{"id":57847,"date":"2022-05-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-18T10:53:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:53:23","slug":"southward-bound-6-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-border-crossing","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/southward-bound-6-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-border-crossing\/","title":{"rendered":"Southward Bound: 6 Tips for a Safe and Happy Border Crossing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/snowbird\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Snowbird<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Southward Bound: 6 Tips for a Safe and Happy Border Crossing<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Diane Amato<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-750-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Couple dancing on beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-750-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-750-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-750-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Southward Bound: 6 Tips for a Safe and Happy Border Crossing &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/southward-bound-6-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-border-crossing\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/southward-bound-6-tips-for-a-safe-and-happy-border-crossing\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published May 27, 2022 \u2022 5 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t travelled to the U.S. since the pandemic hit, it won&#8217;t surprise you to know some things have changed. From getting there, to finding a place to stay, to taking part in your favourite activities, there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind as you plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are six tips that can help you make the most of your U.S. vacation:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Know your health&nbsp;<i>must-do&#8217;s<\/i><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave for your trip south, it&#8217;s important to know exactly what&#8217;s expected from you. When it comes to complying with health regulations related to COVID-19, Canadians have been faced with an evolving set of rules and mandates \u2014 both within Canada&#8217;s borders and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travel-covid\/travel-restrictions\/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Government Travel site<\/a>&nbsp;shares the most up-to-date information about travel restrictions and considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: COVID-19 tests for outbound international travel are available through pharmacies and private clinics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/providers\/covid-19-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maple<\/a>&nbsp;(GTA and Halifax)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynacare.ca\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57847-dff4539b\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Dynacare\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Dynacare<\/a>\u00a0(Manitoba and Quebec)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiantravelclinics.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Travel Clinics<\/a>&nbsp;(major cities in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Pharmacies like Shoppers Drug Mart Health also provide COVID testing services&nbsp;throughout Canada (check your local pharmacy for availability).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose a U.S. destination that works for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about the U.S. is the regional diversity it offers. You can visit some of the world&#8217;s top cities, experience the great outdoors in the mountains or the desert, or enjoy the sun and sand at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you plan your trip south, you&#8217;ll want to consider your comfort level with your destination. Are you at ease in crowds and indoor spaces? Does your destination have a vaccination requirement for events and restaurants? If you&#8217;re going somewhere where COVID-19 safety measures are different than at home, will you be happy to adapt? Would you be more at ease with an outdoor vacation where contact with others is minimal? Determining what feels right before you go can help ensure a happy vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Understand how you can get there \u2014 and get home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadians were allowed to enter the U.S. by air before the land border opened up. As the status of the border may change at any time, you&#8217;ll want to be up-to-speed on how you can travel south, and when the next set of government decisions about the border is set to be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Protect yourself with the right insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re planning to visit the U.S. for just a day or a weekend, you might want to buy travel health insurance before you leave. If you&#8217;re flying, it&#8217;s wise to get insurance for trip interruption as well as lost luggage and document replacement. If you&#8217;re travelling by car, consider having driver and vehicle coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, you&#8217;ll also want to make sure you&#8217;re covered for COVID-19-related expenses \u2014 not only do you want to be covered for medical care, but also emergency expenses such as potential quarantine costs. Keep in mind, some policies cover a fixed period of time out of the country, with limited options to extend coverage once you&#8217;re away. Be sure you have coverage for your entire trip before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Research your accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many hotels and resorts in the U.S. have enhanced cleaning, distancing and other safety measures in place for the health and comfort of their guests. A quick check online should give you the details of plans and protocols. If you&#8217;d prefer to stay somewhere with less contact with staff and other guests, a vacation rental may be a great option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related story:&nbsp;<i>Tips For Renting a Vacation Home in the U.S.<\/i><b>&nbsp;<\/b>provides guidance on finding, booking and researching a vacation rental property, and the benefits that come with having your own personal space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Plan activities to match your comfort level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided where to go and where to stay, you&#8217;ll want to plan some great times for you and your fellow travellers. If sporting events, theatre or dining out are your thing, think about whether you&#8217;re at peace with the protocols the establishments have in place \u2014 including capacity limits, vaccination requirements, mask mandates, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re leaning more toward outdoor, low-contact activities, you&#8217;re in luck! Your options are virtually limitless in the U.S. \u2014 from cycling, hiking, golfing, tennis and more, you&#8217;ll have your pick of fun and active things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Related story:&nbsp;<\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/physically-distant-activities-to-enjoy-in-the-u-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physically Distant Activities to Enjoy in the U.S.<\/a><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re currently planning a trip to the U.S., some additional considerations and precautions are necessary. 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