We’re officially a year into quarantines, Coronavirus, and the “new normal.” Can you believe it? It seems that the world stopped spinning last March when we shut down all events, and then when we all went home and locked ourselves indoors. Thankfully, many of our age appropriate or immune deficient friends are getting their vaccinations already, or at least their appointment. But everyone knows someone who has basically not seen the light of day in a year. That said, I think we all have to say we are all getting itchy feet and are ready to travel again. Right? But how do we do that SAFELY?
STAYCATION
by Amanda Vallone
Now, I’m not a scientist, healthcare worker, or work for the CDC, so I can’t really advise on that… but I can give you a few ideas of how to have LESS contact while still enjoying a bit of the vacation vibe. It’s called a Staycation. What does a staycation really mean? The term has taken on a few different forms over the last few years. But for what I’m talking about right now, it feels like a vacation/getaway, but allows you to have a new change of scenery while maintaining less interaction with those outside of your safety bubble.
STAYCATION #1
Getaway to a new, well-maintained, and clean resort, cabin, or hotel. In December, I had a family who drove to Tennessee from all over the East coast. They rented a nice very large cabin for 10 days and they all just hung out together. They played card games, went hiking, watches movies together, and just enjoyed quality time together. All of their food was either ordered and delivered, or they ordered groceries so they could all cook together and have an excellent time while keeping their loved ones safe and socially distanced. Most of the resorts, cabins, and hotels have very strict COVID standards and have gone to a touchless check-in experience, which is a great thing! Aging Times Magazine | March 2021
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