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Know before you go<\/p>\n<p>Check restrictions including testing requirements, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine requirements for both local and national destinations before you go. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/lp\/b\/travel-advisor\">Expedia&#8217;s COVID-19 Trip Advisor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/explore\/travel-smart-checklist-how-to-plan-a-trip-in-2021\">Travel Smart Checklist<\/a> are great resources to check when planning your trip.<\/p>\n<p>#### 2. Sleep soundly<\/p>\n<p>Review safety measures on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/\">Expedia.co.uk<\/a> by using the &#8220;Enhanced cleaning&#8221; filter to narrow search results including improved cleaning, contactless check-in, social distancing, and more. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/lp\/b\/coronavirus-travel?rfrr=editorial.undefined.click&#038;tpid=4&#038;eapid=0\">Expedia COVID-19 Travel Guide<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>#### 3. Stay flexible<\/p>\n<p>Choose flexibility by filtering for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/lp\/b\/free-cancellation\">&#8220;free cancellation&#8221;<\/a> or &#8220;reserve now, pay later&#8221; and making sure to select a refundable room type. This way, if your plans change so can your trip.<\/p>\n<p>#### 4. Connect on the go<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/app\">Expedia app<\/a> and keep all your booking details in your pocket with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/app\">all-in-one travel companion<\/a>. (By the way, you could even find some mobile-exclusive deals there, too!)<\/p>\n<p>#### 5. Be covered<\/p>\n<p>Review any insurance coverage and be aware of what&#8217;s covered in your travel insurance, so you&#8217;re prepared.<\/p>\n<p>#### 6. Plan according<\/p>\n<p>Confirm attractions are open before heading out to visit. 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