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30 Jun, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Now that hundreds of millions of doses of the vaccine have been distributed in the United States, Americans are leaving home by plane, train and car again.

Before you go, here’s everything you need to know.
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While the CDC said it is safe for fully vaccinated people to travel, the agency is also advising people to stay home since much of the population is unvaccinated and variant risks remain high. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/04…
Coronavirus tests have become the key to travel.

Not only does a negative test result ease your own worries when traveling and interacting with others, it is required to cross borders in many cases, including reentering the U.S. by air. washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/fl…
Are there local covid-19 restrictions at your destination? Do you need travel insurance? Is snagging an affordable rental car even possible anymore?

The logistics can be dizzying, but we can help you navigate. wapo.st/2TdHD0n Image
Perhaps the most exciting part of planning a trip again after so long is deciding where to go.

While many international destinations are still considered off limits, there are places in Europe and the Caribbean that are welcoming American tourists. wapo.st/2TdHD0n Image

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