If vacationers wish to wait till after the omicron wave to go to, basic stops akin to France and Italy are nonetheless excessive priorities. The French and Italian Riviera are widespread for summer time plans, says Susan Sherren, proprietor of Couture Journeys, though she encourages shoppers to restrict their time in essentially the most well-known locations — Cinque Terre, for instance — to keep away from crowds. “You possibly can have a extra genuine expertise and have interaction with locals in case you are open to trialing different spots,” Sherren stated.