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While most people relish the idea of taking a family vacation, what’s taken priority more in this last year or so is the safety of your family and those that you’d be interacting with in your life and in the community you visit. But as taking a vacation as a family becomes something that more and more people are comfortable with and able to do, it’s still important to find ways that you can do this safely.
To help you with this, here are three tips for preparing for a safe family vacation.
Get Your Communication Right
One of the first things that you’ll need to get squared away with your family is an expectation of open communication.
Many people feel very differently about the current pandemic we’re experiencing. Because of this, Megan Spurell, a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler, shares that you might have some members of your family who are ready to travel with limited precautions while others, like your family who may be living in an assisted living facility, might want everyone to take every possible precaution. But as long as your family is committed to not taking a step forward unless everyone who’s coming on your family vacation is comfortable with what’s taking place, you should be able to openly communicate about what safety needs everyone has and how to best meet those needs.
Bring The Right Supplies
Although there are certain supplies that you should always take with you when you travel, like your own medications and hygiene supplies, these things might need to take up more space in your luggage as you prepare for a safe family vacation post-COVID.
According to Katherine Torres, a contributor to SafeWise.com, in addition to bringing things like a traditional first-aid kit, you should also customize your kit for COVID times and what illnesses you may have a greater chance of picking up. For example, you may want to bring extra masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer as well as cough suppressants to help anyone who does get sick.
Consider Skipping Traditional Hotels
To avoid getting sick while you’re traveling, it’s a good idea to try to avoid coming into close contact with people along the way.
One way you can do this, according to Melissa Klurman, a contributor to Parents.com, is to consider getting a vacation rental house instead of staying in a traditional hotel. This will allow you to easily check-in without having to see anyone, you won’t have to worry about maid service, and you don’t have to cross paths with anyone that’s not in your party.
If you’re wanting to take a safe family vacation soon, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you find ways of doing this.
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