Joanna James
Due to COVID-19 prevention protocols, you will most often have to undergo quarantine when travelling to another country. While the duration can vary, you will generally have the option of spending this time at a hotel; if you must do so, here are some things that will keep you occupied!
With all this time on your hand, it is the perfect opportunity to get down to some organising which you may have been constantly putting off due to various reasons. This can include tasks such as financial planning, sorting out and tracking your expenses, finding new investment opportunities and setting goals for the future. You can also use this time to learn something new by going online; you can learn a new language, get tips for career development, find new recipes or even how to nail a dance routine!
Quarantine is the ideal period to catch up on TV shows and movies! While you can make use of the in-room TV with international channels, you can utilise your Netflix account too. You also get online versions of games like Monopoly, while some properties even offer gaming options; for example, if you are staying at a budget hotel in Hong Kong that is part of the government's designated quarantine hotels, check to see if it offers Nintendo Switch rentals; all the better if it comes with games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, RingFit Adventure and Just Dance 2020!
This is also a great time to get in your daily yoga routines or learn it as well since you can easily find online guidance. You can even work out; to help you, some properties provide fitness equipment rental. An example can be seen at designated quarantine hotels like Dorsett Mongkok which is certified under the Anti-Epidemic Hygiene Measures Certification Scheme of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; apart from a 21 Nights Quarantine Package, it offers rentals of a Move It Smart Gym, BIKING 100 and Stepper MS500 as well as dumbbells and walking pads to ensure you keep to your fitness regime.
While quarantining and social distancing, later on, may put a halt to social activities in the outside world, it doesn't mean you can't socialise in the online world! You can spend time on social media which you are bound to be using more than one platform. You can also catch up with friends and family by way of video chats which is a great way to stay in touch. Ideally, when choosing a designated quarantine hotel, make sure the room comes with free premium Wi-Fi with Dedicated Internet Access.
Are you one of those people who love to read, but haven't done much due to hectic work schedules and other responsibilities that take up your time? Well, spending 14 to 21 days in quarantine is ideal for you to get back into the reading habit! Make sure you bring some books to read with you, while those with e-readers like the Kindle can download books too. Some hotels offer quarantining guests a chance to rent e-readers, while another option would be to source audiobooks online.
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