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Travel is a real hot button right now. There are those who believe nobody should be traveling anywhere right now. On the flip side, there are others who haven’t stopped traveling since the pandemic started. And in between those two extremes, some of us just want to get a change of scenery while trying to minimize our risk of catching and spreading the virus.
While we can’t completely eliminate the risk of getting Covid19 any time we step out of our house, some types of travel are clearly lower risk than others. If you are searching for lower-risk travel, here are some Spring Break ideas to consider.
Camping
Camping isn’t really my thing, but many of my friends enjoy it. Pack your meals, and reserve your site in advance to secure your favorite distanced destination.
RV Rental
Not into tent camping? Rent an RV! Some campgrounds have RV rentals already hooked up. Jellystone Park close to DFW offers RV rentals. Also see my post about renting an RV at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.
Or, you can rent an RV and drive it wherever you want. Check out Cruise America.
Houseboat Rental
Yes, houseboat rentals are a thing! They are a big thing on Lake Powell, which I got to experience with a friend’s family during high school. But, even sites like vrbo have houseboat rentals.
Mountain Cabin
Most cabins in the mountains make it easy to social distance. Find one with views, nearby hiking and a hot tub. My family has enjoyed cabin rentals near Manitou Springs in Colorado and in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
Beach Rental House
Nothing says “spring break” quite like a trip to the beach. This year, why not splurge on a house rental in a less-populous beach area? That’s exactly what my family is doing. We are renting a house on an island off the coast of Florida that only has 300 houses on it. Our house has its own pool, and we are steps from the beach. We will be bringing groceries to eat meals in the home. I can’t wait!
Before you choose a beach house rental, read reviews to make sure the area won’t be overrun by spring breakers. Texans, check out some of these less-crowded beaches in Texas.
Destination Rental House Anywhere
If a vacation rental home has neat features and amenities, it doesn’t matter where it’s located. For example, last summer my family rented a home on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. We had a great time in the private pool! Walking around the property and being somewhere different was a great getaway.
Are you planning a lower-risk spring break trip this year?
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Author: Nancy
Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.
Nice ideas, We also as a family try outdoor city games, like scavenger hunts to explore the city with safety and fun. There are noumerous around the world, we tried one called worldcitytrail.com and liked it a lot.
Yeah still Covid19 is the biggest problem right now. Vacation Condo Folly Beach
To Rich people: “stay home / stay safe!!!” 1 year, 2 years, whatever. WFH!!!
To Poor people: “Yeah, you all keep working. Someone needs to deliver our Amazon stuff and UberEats. Thanks.”
Covid-19: The pandemic for the rich, by the rich, at the expense of the regular people.
The most elitist experiment in human history has proved one thing without a doubt – the rich people make the rules and tell everyone else what to do.
I just booked a rental house in St. Simons Island, Georgia for Spring Break. I have no idea if it’ll be a good choice for that time of year but it’ll be a change of scenery at least. I’m hoping we can do a day trip to Cumberland Island.
@Jennifer That sounds nice!