As of midnight, the land borders with the United States will reopen. Nothing will prevent the snowbird from taking refuge in its winter quarters.
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Many will envy these motorists in line at border crossings to save themselves from the fret. The eco-anxious will turn them into buttons.
The traveler will find the American customs officer who has as much humor as a prison guard. So have your documents in hand, vaccine passport included, preferably in English. The customs officer is fluent in French as well as Michael Rousseau, our CEO of Air Canada.
Have you traveled abroad recently? Make sure you have stayed on Canadian soil for at least 15 days before entering the States, otherwise you will be turned away.
Once on the American side, the thermos of well-filled coffee and the music in the carpet, on the way to the sun!
Slow down, the police surely missed the Canadians and must wriggle, parked on the shoulder, radar in hand.
It remains to be patient, the road sometimes seems endless. Especially the two states of Carolina that never end. And the sight of Confederate flags lining sections of Interstate 95 reminds us that we are in Trumpist territory. In the realm of the red cap screwed on the head and the QAnon doctrine.
Let’s be careful not to upset them, they have a nervous finger on the trigger.
Calm down the beach party!
Florida remains a state heavily affected by the pandemic and Governor De Santis is angry at the health measures.
No one wants to end up in hospital in the States. The service is faster than with us, but the medical costs can ruin you. It would be wise to reread your insurance contract before leaving. Of mortal boredom, of course. But having peace of mind with your toes in the sand is priceless.
Have a good trip !
