Are you planning a small trip with your close friends or family?
While now isn’t the most ideal time to travel, there are a few safe options that can make your trip a success. Traveling safely is crucial while we’re in the middle of a pandemic.
But what travel safety precautions do you need to take when you’re taking your trip? We’re facing new and confusing situations, so we haven’t all adapted to these new best practices yet.
We want to help by giving you some travel advice. Here are our top 5 travel safety tips before you set out on your vacation.
1. Use Your Own Vehicle
While it’s tempting to fly to save time, it’s a better idea to travel to places that you can drive to in order to avoid any unnecessary contact with people from outside of your household.
This is a great time to break out your RV or camper if you have one so you can enjoy the long trip if it’s going to take more than a day to get there. You don’t want to arrive at your vacation all tired and worn out!
Using your own vehicle protects both you and everyone else, and it’s ultimately more cost-effective in the long run.
2. Stay In Remote Places
Now isn’t the time to go to busy urban centers or crowded beaches. Instead, look into peaceful, quiet, and remote places where you can enjoy nature and outdoor recreational activities.
There are plenty of fun outdoor winter activities in Grand Lake that your whole family can enjoy. You don’t have to let the cold keep you sequestered indoors. You can play outside and still stay safe!
3. Take a COVID-19 Test
It’s a great idea to take a COVID-19 test before and after you start your journey. Once you get your negative results, you’re ready to travel with the peace of mind that you’re not putting anyone at risk or awaiting bad health.
When you come back home, consider taking another test to make sure that your safety efforts were effective.
4. Check Local Requirements
All areas have different requirements for travel, shopping, and leisure activities right now. The requirements and restrictions in your town may be different from those in the town that you’re visiting, even if you’re in the same state.
Keep up with recent updates so you know that your trip will be a success ahead of time. You don’t want restrictions to dampen or cancel your vacation plans.
5. Stay Clean
Keeping yourself and your space clean isn’t just good for the pandemic, it’s good for all times. The flu and colds are common, so washing your hands and avoiding touching your face is a good practice.
Also, consider wiping down your phone. People don’t think about how many things that their phones touch during the day. Keep them germ-free when you’re on your trip.
Traveling Safely Is Always Important
Even during “normal times,” traveling safely is crucial. Keep yourself and your family healthy by using our helpful travel safety tips. You’ll enjoy your vacation more when you know that you aren’t at risk.
Are you looking for a quiet and remote place to travel to have some winter fun? Come visit us in Grand Lake! We have many lodging options from cozy cabin lakeside rooms to even a lakehouse. Contact us to learn about your travel options and book a trip today.