{"id":6308,"date":"2021-05-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/?p=6308"},"modified":"2021-06-15T19:54:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T19:54:39","slug":"family-travel-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/11\/family-travel-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Travel During COVID: Essential Tips, Info And Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen the headlines by now. With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rapidly expanding and travel restrictions easing up, the travel industry is already fully immersed in a post-pandemic boom. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationanalysts.com\/insights-updates\/\">According to a recent Destination Analysts Study<\/a>, more than 75 percent of American travelers will take at least one trip in the next three months. Not only that, but a record 88 percent of Americans have at least tentative travel plans for the upcoming months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what does the vaccine mean for family travel in 2021? Is a safe family vacation possible during COVID? There\u2019s still a lot of confusion concerning how to travel responsibly, even in a post-COVID world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/travel\/advice\/2021\/04\/13\/covid-travel-family-complicated-withou-covid-vaccine-children\/7186086002\/\">The experts agree<\/a> that whether you go on a vacation with your family this summer comes down to calculating your safety risks, assessing circumstances, and making responsible choices. We\u2019ve gathered some family travel tips, info and resources that should be kept in mind when you start planning trips this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can I Travel Responsibly With My Family During COVID?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-700x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6311\" width=\"836\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-700x373.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-250x133.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-768x410.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-1536x819.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-2048x1092.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 2048w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/family-travel-covid-blog-120x64.jpg?v=98ac135d197983bfafb25b5f843bd556 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, so you\u2019ve made the decision to travel with your family in 2021. How can you vacation in the most responsible way possible? Here are some COVID family travel tips to keep in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Consult The Experts:<\/strong> As always, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/index.html\">the CDC website<\/a> is your most up-to-date online spot for tips on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 during your travels. Bookmark it!<\/li><li><strong>Know That The Basic Protocols Haven\u2019t Changed:<\/strong> All the safety practices that were drilled into us in 2020 are still essential \u2014&nbsp;even if you\u2019re fully vaccinated. Wear your masks in public places and on public transportation. Do your best to social distance and stay six feet apart from others. Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces. Keep washing those hands and using sanitizer (at least 60 percent alcohol). Self-monitor for any Covid symptoms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/need-to-know.html\"><em>Get more COVID-19 safety tips<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Get Tested:<\/strong> If traveling with unvaccinated kids, the CDC recommends that you get them tested for COVID 1-3 days before your trip. Good to know: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/health\/pfizer-and-moderna-begin-covid-vaccine-trials-on-children-as-young-as-6-months\/\">Pfizer and Moderna are moving ahead with COVID vaccine trials for kids as young as six months old<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Educate Your Kids:<\/strong> Since kids aren\u2019t eligible to be vaccinated yet, it\u2019s vital that they know how to behave while traveling. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/talking-with-children.html\">The CDC has a good guide<\/a> for having these important conversations about COVID.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Stay On Top of Travel Regulations and Restrictions:<\/strong> Things changing fast. It\u2019s your responsibility to know the specific regulations and restrictions of your chosen destination. A good resource is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/impacting-travel\">TravelPulse<\/a>, which regularly updates its COVID-related destination info. You can also consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html\">U.S. State Department\u2019s country-specific COVID recommendations<\/a> for international trips.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Places Where COVID Rates Are Still Growing:<\/strong> COVID is still a going concern \u2014&nbsp;and you don\u2019t want to contribute to its spread. Before you choose your destination, ensure that it\u2019s not a pandemic hotspot. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.jhu.edu\/testing\/testing-positivity\">compare all states\u2019 rates via Johns Hopkins University<\/a>&nbsp;and keep tabs on <a href=\"https:\/\/covid.cdc.gov\/covid-data-tracker\/#cases_casesper100klast7days\">the CDC\u2019s COVID data tracker by state<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Choose Travel Options With Less Crowds: <\/strong>When deciding where to travel during COVID, it\u2019s still a good idea to avoid destinations and attractions that will force you into close quarters with large groups. Where can a family travel during COVD? Low-key timeshare resorts with contactless check-in and check-out are among the best places to travel during coronavirus. Consider booking suites with their own kitchens so you can prepare your own food. Pick a vacation that allows you to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Make Emergency Plans:<\/strong> If you\u2019re traveling with unvaccinated kids, consider investing in a travel insurance service like <a href=\"https:\/\/medjetassist.com\/medjethorizon\">Medjet Horizon<\/a>, which guarantees transportation for you and your family to the hospital of your choice for inpatient care. It\u2019s a good option for worst-case scenarios when a family member becomes sick.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, family travel during COVID in 2021 is still complicated \u2014&nbsp;to say the least! But with the right precautions and practices, you can do it in a responsible fashion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-rentals?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=family-travel-during-covid-blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-700x700.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-250x250.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-150x150.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-768x768.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad-120x120.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rentals-ad.jpg?v=7664d31a1dbe764dce899e9b9a25cbc0 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/join?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=family-travel-during-covid-blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-700x700.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-250x250.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-150x150.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 150w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-768x768.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-1536x1536.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1536w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad-120x120.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newsletter-ad.jpg?v=42de0503c3d74a9228271c3e687a374c 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s still confusion about how to travel responsibly after COVID. 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