Similar to many other people, I was forced to put off a few of my vacations because of the virus. My sister and I had planned to travel to Thailand and Cambodia in early May to celebrate graduating from college. This trip was going to my first time abroad, and one we both were looking forward to. I also had plans with my college friends, who are spread out around the country, to do a Vegas trip in June. This trip would mark my first time in Vegas and was supposed to be a fun way of reuniting with the girls. While I was initially upset about having to cancel plans, flights, and hotels, being able to recently travel has helped me feel better about both situations. The biggest misconception today is that traveling is selfish and not doable during these tough times; however, if you do it the right way, I promise you can have a fun AND safe trip.

The key to making your coronacation trip a success is to know you can trust who you are going with and have activities planned that are safe. My North Carolina trip was a road trip with my immediate family, with my extended family driving as well and meeting us up at the cabin. Once in North Carolina, we did activities that were mainly outdoors and fairly safe, basically activities that gave us the ability to social distance from others. We attempted mountain biking, tubing, shooting, and white water rafting. All activities that were tons of fun and did not require us to break any rules.

Once done with our activities for the day, we would all bundle up in the cabin and play card games, watch movies, play drinking games, and basically just hang out. I’d say that the trip was half us being on the move and doing things, and half lounging around in the cabin. Not only was it so much fun, but I also was able to relax and take a break from reality for a week. Did I mention the cabin had some amazing views?!

Our itinerary for the trip essentially looked like this:

Day 1: Travel day/lounging around cabin

Day 2: Shooting, played games in the cabin

Day 3: White water rafting, went out to eat

Day 4: Shooting (again), went for a walk

Day 5: Hung out in the cabin

Day 6: Shrimp boil in the cabin, played games

Day 7: Mountain biking

Day 8: Tubing, packing up/lounged around cabin

So if you are nervous to travel, or have been dying to travel and have been unsure how to, this guide is for you. I personally do not believe in living in fear, but I also believe we should all do our part to keep others safe. COVID-19 should not stop you from traveling this summer, and with all the beautiful cabins out there, I’m sure you will find something that suits your travel desires. Simply getting away to the great outdoors may even end up being just what the doctor ordered.

XOXO,

Brianna Harvey

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