![]() Of course, it must be said that the safest place to travel to during a pandemic is nowhere. But, unfortunately, the combination of pandemic fatigue, cabin fever, and winter limiting the ability to exist outdoors, has made people just too antsy for their own good. At least, with the use of whole house rentals, individuals can practice social distancing in a new place. I've long been a supporter of Airbnb and Vrbo as a lodging option, but these companies have gotten a significant bump in bookings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Renting out an entire home or apartment allows individuals to be in a new space without other travelers around. Hotels are still open and most have implemented stringent COVID-19 policies regarding cleaning, social distancing and what services are offered. Yet, there is inherently a higher risk as these institutions are meant to house multiple individuals at once. ![]() One other area that these rules cover that I find important is about supporting local businesses and tipping well. Those businesses that you might visit or order from while you travel have been struggling. The employees have been risking a lot in order to maintain their jobs and to provide a service for others. So, if you have the ability to, search out small businesses in the areas that you visit. I think these rules are a good place to start because they highlight a few things that I find to be very important. First off, I think that doing research in this time is incredibly important. If you have a specific spot that you want to visit, you should make sure to check their COVID-19 case numbers. If numbers are spiking, perhaps now is not the best time for a trip. Similarly, if your area is spiking, you may not want to travel anywhere as you might bring more risk with you. This goes along with the second rule or protecting the public. Follow the rules of communities that you visit. ![]()
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