If you are anything like me, you are getting antsy for a trip. Any trip! Most people we talk to these days just want to go somewhere besides their backyard! Well, we have some options for you in this post (or mid) COVID world. Here are some
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itineraries in addition to the list below.
Diving - If you are itching to get back in the water, and who isn't? The Florida Keys are a great option. They are open for business as of June 1, 2020. We work with some great dive operators in the Keys, and we can put together a dive package that includes resort and diving. And if you don't feel like braving air travel yet, it's a long, but doable drive (about 20 hours from Austin). Diving in the Keys is like diving in paradise. With calm, crystal blue water, historic shipwrecks, exotic marine life, and colorful coral reefs, the Keys offer an abundance of experiences for divers of all levels. If you did want to drive, stop mid-way in Destin, Florida for some perfect white sand beaches!
National/State Parks - some national and state parks are open for business now. Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite are some of the well known ones. Check out some of the ones closer to home, like Palo Duro Canyon with cabins on site, or Balmorhea (which is currently closed but scheduled to open late summer) and if you have kids, be sure to check out Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas.
Grand Canyon – Arizona is open for business! This is another good one if you are okay with long drives and don’t feel like flying right now. Restaurants are open (limiting party sizes to no more than 10 people) and pools, gyms, and spas are allowed to reopen.
Southern California – San Diego and Santa Barbara have moved into Phase 2 of reopening, allowing restaurant dining rooms and some store to open. Los Angeles is not currently included in Phase 2. Some restaurants are still closed to dining in, but offer take out with a glass of wine.
Colorado – Currently under a “Safer-at-Home” order, which is less strict than a “Stay-at-Home” order, many retailers are allowed to open at 50 percent capacity. Essential businesses and solo outdoor activities are allowed.
Las Vegas – Las Vegas is back with some changes! There are fewer chairs at the tables, and dealers and other employees are required to wear masks. You will have your temperature checked before you check into your hotel. Some hotels may not be open just yet. Buffets have not reopened, and it’s not clear when or if they will. Hotel pools are operating at a reduced capacity. But there are deals to be found, including free parking, intended to welcome back guests.
Give us a call and we will work with you to find the perfect trip for you, and make sure that everything is safe and ready for you to have a great time!