Water is wet, the sky is blue, and the best way to prevent COVID-19 on an airplane is to wear a fit-tested N95. After all, airborne transmission accounts for 92.2% of cases. But are there any other mitigations you could take? How far does COVID spread on airplanes, anyway? Where are you most at risk? Does where you sit on a plane matter?

I’ve had quite a few clients insist on Airbnb or vacation rentals rather than hotels. But as far as transmission risk, are they really better? How is COVID transmitted through hotels, anyway? Is one HVAC system better than the other? How is air ventilated in shared buildings?

Here are a few ways the travel industry can be more accommodating to those who are immunocompromised or take viral precautions.

Here are some reasons why you should work with a travel agent to book group trips (specifically me). Afterwards, I will list a few group trip options–just to get some ideas flowing.