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.Prepare for the unexpected (and pack for it).One article I read from Afar magazine had a good list of 7 rules to live by if you plan to travel responsibly that I'd like to share here. The rules are as follows: I've most definitely been experiencing cabin fever myself. I honestly hate the cold, especially when I'm not able to do my normal activities that would make the winter more fun. I've also been feeling it because I haven't been able to go on any trips that I had planned due to the pandemic. So I spent some time researching ways that individuals can travel with safety in mind. It is important to note that some winter sports are still available for those who live near mountains. I personally am still not ready to get back on skis from my back surgery yet, but I do plan to try out snowshoeing one weekend at a mountain area close enough to drive to. These ski resorts are also implementing capacity limits of how many people can be on the mountain each day, with individuals having to reserve a spot ahead of time.
I've talked about pandemic fatigue in a previous post. Pandemic fatigue is when people get tired of the pandemic measure and become less likely to follow public health recommendations. Basically, its when people are just exhausted about how long this whole COVID-19 has lasted. Unfortunately, for those areas that experience a true winter with freezing temperatures and lots of snow, this season has brought with it another problem - cabin fever. Whereas in the other seasons, there were opportunities for individuals to get outside and see others while still socially distancing, the winter brings less sunshine and even less of a change for outdoor hangouts.
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