How to achieve Your Travel Bucket List while maintaining Social Distancing

Do you often spend your days looking at your travel bucket list and wonder when in 2020 will you be able to go on those adventures? COVID-19 pandemic might have had its dire consequences on all your travel plans for 2020. But what if we told you that you could still achieve visiting the list of tourist places in your bucket list by the end of the year? What if you could still get to see the world and not just from the comfort of your couch? Now that we have your attention, we should let you know that you could visit maybe not all but some of the tourist destinations that you have listed out in your travel bucket list. As countries are opening their borders for tourism, it still comes with some anxiety and stress over being extra careful, especially in such unprecedented times. So, how do you stay safe in the post-COVID era while relishing the thrills of wanderlusting?

With the tourism industry slowly resuming work, social distancing might be one of the big challenges to tackle. It might be something even you must be worried about. But there are ways in which you can enjoy a safe trip without stressing too much about the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to social distance on vacation?

Choose road trips

The best way to approach your travel bucket list in a post-COVID-19 world is to go for road trips. Governments and health organisations have been affirming the success rate of this method of travelling to achieve your travel bucket list. You do not have to use public transport. Let's just say, it would be better if you do not use public transportation in the middle of a pandemic. There are many reasons why it is an unsafe option. The space is not monitored or regulated and is used by the general crowd. Hence, the possibility of you contracting the virus is comparatively high. However, to thoroughly follow social distancing norms, you should choose to avoid public transport and instead take out your vehicles.

Road trips can be a fun endeavour, and you'll also feel safe. It is secure affordable, flexible, and you can further access any place you wish to visit. The risks of choosing road trips are fewer. You are aware of the travel history of people you're travelling with. There are not more than three to six people with you. Following social distance protocols is easier as you can monitor whether your travel buddies are following the same. More importantly, it is a fun medium for travelling!

Visit remote rentals

Remote rentals are a great way to maintain social distancing. You can book a fabulous BnB with InterMiles and enjoy the fresh breeze and natural sunlight without being worried about the pandemic. Secluded rentals are available and at a very reasonable price. Due to the pandemic, the travel industry has seen a tremendous hit with a majority of hotels and travel services having to shut shop. But as the market is opening up slowly, the prices of accommodation have dropped to affordable rates. You do not have to shell out your life saving to enjoy a staycation at a secluded rental anymore. Other perks of remote rentals are that you get the entire property to yourself. These include the neighbouring spaces where you can relax or explore, depending on what kind of surrounding the property has. Perhaps, take a dip in the lake? Or trek up the trails? It is as exciting as it sounds and should be tried out!

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Approach private trip options

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many travel agencies are now providing private trip options to travellers. Private trip options include the agency putting together a travel plan curated specifically for you and your group of friends and family. They will help you find the perfect accommodation ideas and further ensure that all the properties they're listing out are COVID-free and follow the social distancing protocols. They also take care of figuring all the necessary travel documents along with private vehicles to provide you with the best travel experience.

Private trip advisors have the upper hand as they are aware of what's happening in the travel space. They keep themselves abreast with news regarding travel in the times of COVID-19. So, rest assured your travel plans would not be affected by anything as the travel agents would take care of everything you need. They will help you curate your travel bucket list in the time of a pandemic. Of course, these services do come at a high price. But with the pandemic not slowing down, it would be best to opt for the safest option.

Private jets, perhaps?

Private jets seem a bit of a stretch, but if you've got the big bucks, you should go for it! Interestingly, many Indians have opted to use private jet options to travel to other countries. Reports suggest that much of these Indians chose to fly by private jets and visit countries with less COVID-19 cases. Some of the destinations included the Maldives, Dubai and more. It is a very safe option as you are social distancing up in the air. Much like how a road trip would be where you will be aware of the people you travel with, private jets function similarly. The only difference is that you will have to be escorted to the jet and cross the airport's departure space in the process. But that is the only small distance that needs to be covered, and you can follow social distance. With your travel bucket list set, travelling by a private jet would be quite the story, you can tell your kids and grandkids in the future!

Search for dispersed resorts

Here's a very interesting suggestion that will help social distance in the time of a pandemic. You can search for some dispersed resorts online at the destination of your choice and accordingly plan things out. It wouldn't hurt to list out more than one destination on your travel bucket list and be more flexible with your choices. You can start searching for dispersed or rather remote resorts in the area. Often, a cluster of resorts makes social distancing a tough ordeal. With many resorts located in proximity, more travellers check into these resorts, making social distancing considerably challenging. To avoid being in a crowded space with more tourists such as yourself, choose to look for dispersed resorts.

You would be amazed to see some of the options available. There are many resorts that are located at odd but alluring spaces with nothing but natural surroundings. Once you can find these resorts, give them a call and find out more about their social distancing norms and health protocols. Depending on how they answer and your satisfaction, you can book your stay accordingly.

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