Sami Lukis reveals what it’s REALLY like taking an overseas holiday in today’s ‘post-pandemic’ world
Sami Lukis headed off for her first overseas vacation in two years last month, flying from Sydney to New York.
And the radio personality, 52, revealed it was a nervous journey, as she feared contracting Covid-19.
Despite being encouraged to ‘live with Covid’ and accept it as part of a ‘post-pandemic’ world, Sami found it wasn’t so simple.
Off she goes: Sami Lukis (pictured) headed off for her first overseas vacation in two years last month, flying from Sydney to New York. And the radio personality, 52, revealed it was a nervous journey, as she feared contracting Covid-19
‘I knew there’d be risks, especially while these new strains of the virus keep rearing their ugly heads,’ she wrote in a column for Nine Honey on Sunday.
‘I could find myself stranded overseas with COVID or requiring expensive medical assistance if it hit me hard.’
Despite her fears, Sami ended up having a wonderful time and said it was worth the risk after ‘two excruciating years’ stuck in Sydney.
Fun: Despite her fears, Sami ended up having a wonderful time and said it was worth the risk after ‘two excruciating years’ stuck in Sydney. ‘I knew there’d be risks, especially while these new strains of the virus keep rearing their ugly heads,’ she wrote
‘There was also the possibility that I would not get COVID, and not get stranded, and have an absolutely awesome time. Which, as it turns out, is exactly what happened,’ she added.
The television personality advised those travelling overseas ensure they choose flexible airfares and ‘a comprehensive insurance plan, with Covid cover’.
She also suggested holiday makers know the Covid-safety requirements for each airline they fly, each airport they go through and each country they visit, and check online frequently to get the latest advice.
‘There was also the possibility that I would not get COVID, and not get stranded, and have an absolutely awesome time. Which, as it turns out, is exactly what happened,’ she said
During her time in New York, Sami had a ball and frequently updated her Instagram followers with her adventures.
‘Doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been to NYC – I still can’t help making this face every time I see Times Square’ she captioned one image.
‘Has COVID taken all the fun out of international travel? (Short answer: NO!)’ she captioned another image of the New York skyline.
‘I was a little nervous about travelling overseas again, but the journey was super easy, with no stress and no issues at check in, onboard or clearing customs in the USA’ she wrote
She wrote at length in another post: ‘I’m back, baby! I can’t even describe how wonderful it feels to be back in The Big Apple again, after two incredibly frustrating years away. I’m smiling so hard under this mask, it hurts.
‘I was a little nervous about travelling overseas again, but the journey was super easy, with no stress and no issues at check in, onboard or clearing customs in the USA.
‘With the right paperwork and preparation, it was much easier than I expected! And New York is just as friggin’ amazing as it’s always been.’
Advice: The television personality advised those travelling overseas ensure they choose flexible airfares and ‘a comprehensive insurance plan, with Covid cover’