Ko Naka Yai Holidays from NZ$2,356

If it's your first time travelling during COVID-19  you'll notice a host of new rules and restrictions in place. Follow these tips and make your escape to Ko Naka Yai go off without a hitch:

• Research if any travel restrictions apply to your origin and destination before locking in a flight. Also check if there are any requirements you'll have to follow on arrival, such as undergoing health assessments.
• When you pass through airport screening, keep your face mask on. You will be required to lower it briefly to confirm your identity. Travellers who refuse to wear a mask may face civil penalties and may also be escorted from the terminal.
• To minimize the risk of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your boarding pass directly to a TSA officer.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on luggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for scanning.
• To minimize handling during screening, put items such as your keys, wallet, phone and belt into your carry-on rather than into the bins.
• Transport your food items in a clear plastic bag and also place them in a screening bin. Keeping your food separate from your carry-on makes it less likely that a TSA agent will need to open your bag for inspection.

As passengers take to the skies once again, most reputable airlines have implemented social distancing and other similar measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Below are some of them:

• Thai AirAsia - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and conducting passenger temperature checks.
• Nok Air - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
• Bangkok Airways - this airline is known for cleaning with disinfectant and providing passenger masks.