So you’ve had to make a few adjustments to your summer vacation plans. Conventional means of transportation, touring, and unwinding have changed dramatically. Even which destinations you can visit is completely different from your last trip. It can be daunting when you’re used to having the whole world open to you. That’s why the knowledge and creativity of travel advisors is so important. We’ve spent the last few months working with partners old and new to design socially distanced getaways to be ready for you this summer. I’ve come up with a few creative ways to travel. And if you’re taking the whole family, the price isn’t much different!
Creative Ways to Travel
From private villas to sailing the high seas on your own yacht, these creative ways to travel don’t have to break the bank when you consider the per person cost. Whether you want to pile into a car or RV and enjoy a good old fashioned road trip, or you want to glamp in style, your near-to-home summer vacation doesn’t need to be a Griswold recreation. Explore some of these great options for your family below. And when you’re ready to book, I’m here for you.
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Private jets
You might not yet be comfortable flying commercial. The route you’re looking for might only be offered intermittently, perhaps without the nonstop options you’re accustomed to. Flying private, you go directly to your destination with only your traveling companions. There are no middle seats, and no long lines. The drink service comes around whenever you want it to, and you can breathe a little easier out of the crowd.
Yacht charters
They’re the private jets of the ocean, and a wonderfully creative way to travel. With most cruises out of U.S. ports suspended until at least Sept. 15, charters are a fun way to cruise around the Caribbean and soak up the island life. More islands are reopening to tourism by the week, so there is a great amount of exploration to do. Sail on your own or with a crew and skipper. Either way you’ll have access to water sports equipment and a beautiful well-appointed home away from home.
Related: Learn more about The Moorings yacht charters in my Adventure Conversation with Mary Liz
Private villas
If you want to get away from it all, there are plenty of standalone villas with the amenities and privacy to make you forget your troubles, at least for a little while. If you want the space and privacy but also dining options and extra perks, perhaps a villa that’s part of a resort is right for you. No matter what, I have you covered with an array of lavish options.
Related: How to Social Distance While Travelling
Rediscover America
With the sheer number of fabulous destinations around the world, it can be easier to forget what a vast and varied country we have. Starting August 1, travellers who test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of travel can avoid quarantine in Hawaii. The Great American road trip is making a comeback, with RVs, glamping, and ranch living in wide open spaces allowing travellers to be safe but still get out and about. There are small-ship cruises along America’s rivers and the waterways of Alaska sailing this summer.
When you work with a travel advisor, you get tailored options for you and your family, plus the added value of knowing someone has your back at all times, even domestically. When you’re ready to plan, reach out to me at travel@paperinkandpassports.com to begin the process.