Is Zika Changing How You Travel?

[CS91]

I don't get it. Why is it so hard to just not visit the Central America area for .5-1 years or until news spreads that this thing is passed? There are other places to vacation, why take the risk?

I think it's more annoying with the Caribbean because it's close and good for a quick getaway.

[Ergel]

I don't get it. Why is it so hard to just not visit the Central America area for .5-1 years or until news spreads that this thing is passed? There are other places to vacation, why take the risk?

Of course, but
1. I don't think the .5-1 years is accurate
2. Will all be a moot point once Zika spreads up the eastern seaboard

[AJK]

I don't get it. Why is it so hard to just not visit the Central America area for .5-1 years or until news spreads that this thing is passed? There are other places to vacation, why take the risk?

Oiy. I love these questions. As if you can't process the reason why people would want to visit central america: 1) it's close, 2) it's beautiful, 3) its cheap. As such, it makes for a very compelling vacation, so one spends the time and effort to determine if its feasible or not given the current climate.

[EJB]

Oiy. I love these questions. As if you can't process the reason why people would want to visit central america: 1) it's close, 2) it's beautiful, 3) its cheap. As such, it makes for a very compelling vacation, so one spends the time and effort to determine if its feasible or not given the current climate.

And most people prefer it to DEN

[Emkay]

I don't get it. Why is it so hard to just not visit the Central America area for .5-1 years or until news spreads that this thing is passed? There are other places to vacation, why take the risk?

You don't need to go to it. Its coming for you.

[srap]

I don't get it. Why is it so hard to just not visit the Central America area for .5-1 years or until news spreads that this thing is passed? There are other places to vacation, why take the risk?

You think so?  I think it is only the tip of the iceberg.  Perhaps the scare will pass once they create a vaccine.

I was contemplating rushing to Florida (or wherever) before it's too late.  The longer we wait, the more areas will be affected and the greater the number of cases in those areas.  There is too much uncertainty surrounding all the possible ramifications of zika.  This is REALLY going to impinge travel for me.

[Ergel]

You think so?  I think it is only the tip of the iceberg.  Perhaps the scare will pass once they create a vaccine.

I was contemplating rushing to Florida (or wherever) before it's too late.  The longer we wait, the more areas will be affected and the greater the number of cases in those areas.  There is too much uncertainty surrounding all the possible ramifications of zika.  This is REALLY going to impinge travel for me.

+1, was looking at booking December travel to Florida now, but at this point that seems really premature. I doubt we'll be able to go

[srap]

+1, was looking at booking December travel to Florida now, but at this point that seems really premature. I doubt we'll be able to go

So maybe rebook for ben hazmanim after pesach? It is already there, but NOTHING like what it will be in the coming months (years?)
Not as bad as Central America yet.

[Ergel]

So maybe rebook for ben hazmanim after pesach? It is already there, but NOTHING like what it will be in the coming months (years?)
Not as bad as Central America yet.

Unfortunately I'm no longer in Yeshiva, so no, after Pesach won't work.
Yeah, I have a suspicion we won't be going to Florida for a while

[chevron]

Going to Florida is great if you like a sub tropical paradise in the USA, weird because I was just in south beach for the first time in years (By this I mean down past 14th and collins) and its so much to me like  foreign city lol

I am going to the Turks and Caicos next week and my family thinks im nuts... we have beaches every where here but its not the same when you live here. Yes many live here and go to the beach or bay often to swim, fish and boat, I never really got in to it, if I go to the beach here by day I feel like I should be doing something else.

Also I just put things off, theres no drive to explore.. besides I explored historic overtown yesterday on the way to zak's and I was thankful I carry a gun... historic my tuches.. it has a history of violent crime, I think you tourists will probably explore much more than us locals, we still have the stigma of overtown, liberty city etc

[Boruch999]

I have nothing to add.  I wish, though, to follow this thread.  I attempted the "." method twice, thinking I dreamed the first attempt.  I now realize the "." method must be banned and my "."s were deleted.  I am sorry.

[efflpetzel]

can someone answer this question:

If I travel to Brazil even for a day or two, do I have to abstain from sex for 6 months?

[Joe4007]

can someone answer this question:

If I travel to Brazil even for a day or two, do I have to abstain from sex for 6 months?

IANAD, but if you don't develop symptoms and your wife isn't pregnant it seems that the recommendation is 8 weeks.

[Dan]

IANAD, but if you don't develop symptoms and your wife isn't pregnant it seems that the recommendation is 8 weeks.

4/5 people infected with Zika have no symptoms...

[AJK]

Going to Florida is great if you like a sub tropical paradise in the USA, weird because I was just in south beach for the first time in years (By this I mean down past 14th and collins) and its so much to me like  foreign city lol

I am going to the Turks and Caicos next week and my family thinks im nuts... we have beaches every where here but its not the same when you live here. Yes many live here and go to the beach or bay often to swim, fish and boat, I never really got in to it, if I go to the beach here by day I feel like I should be doing something else.

Also I just put things off, theres no drive to explore.. besides I explored historic overtown yesterday on the way to zak's and I was thankful I carry a gun... historic my tuches.. it has a history of violent crime, I think you tourists will probably explore much more than us locals, we still have the stigma of overtown, liberty city etc

LOL @ comparing the beaches of T&C to MIA.

[Emkay]

Going to Florida is great if you like a sub tropical paradise in the USA, weird because I was just in south beach for the first time in years (By this I mean down past 14th and collins) and its so much to me like  foreign city lol

I am going to the Turks and Caicos next week and my family thinks im nuts... we have beaches every where here but its not the same when you live here. Yes many live here and go to the beach or bay often to swim, fish and boat, I never really got in to it, if I go to the beach here by day I feel like I should be doing something else.

Also I just put things off, theres no drive to explore.. besides I explored historic overtown yesterday on the way to zak's and I was thankful I carry a gun... historic my tuches.. it has a history of violent crime, I think you tourists will probably explore much more than us locals, we still have the stigma of overtown, liberty city etc

I don't think there's a beach destination I dislike as much as FL. (Except maybe Eilat)

[@Yehuda]

Another example of how I differ from most on here. I don't need to vacation. I don't need to travel. And I certainly don't need to visit these specific areas during these upcoming months and years because they're beautiful, close, and/or cheap. If I decide to go on a vacation, it will because I wanted to, and it will be to the plenty of close, cheap, and beautiful parts of the USA, or I won't opt for close and "cheap" and will travel further out. If Zika makes it's way here, that will affect much more than just my upcoming travel plans.

[AJK]

Huh? Who said anything about need?

[mgarfin]

Oiy. I love these questions. As if you can't process the reason why people would want to visit central america: 1) it's close, 2) it's beautiful, 3) its cheap. As such, it makes for a very compelling vacation, so one spends the time and effort to determine if its feasible or not given the current climate.

I would add, that for a winter getaway, its warm as opposed to Europe and Canada.

[mgarfin]

IANAD, but if you don't develop symptoms and your wife isn't pregnant it seems that the recommendation is 8 weeks.

Why would you need to, if partner is not pregnant or planing to become? there is a small chance they will get it from a male for 6+ months, but thats not the end of the world.