When will you feel good about travel again

[louisianab]

I saw that early this morning with an AC. I was so excited about going back to Sanibel, but DH wouldn't go for it. He wants to get out of the heat and humidity, not deeper into it.

Have fun!!!

Yeah, mine isn't real excited about it either, but it's been 88 and humid in Michigan already and I need some stress relief travel, so we just went for it. (The use of an AC made it an easier choice!)

 

[bbodb1]

I saw that early this morning with an AC. I was so excited about going back to Sanibel, but DH wouldn't go for it. He wants to get out of the heat and humidity, not deeper into it.

Have fun!!!

He's a smart one, your DH is @PamMo !
We are starting to feel the humidity increasing in front of the tropical depression blowing in off the Gulf of Mexico....

 

[PamMo]

I think you got one of the best deals I've seen using an AC!!! Sanibel is so much fun with kids. It's hard to get them back to the room when treasure hunting for shells on the beach!

 

[PamMo]

He's a smart one, your DH is @PamMo !

Hahahah! Many, many years ago, DH was stationed in Ft Polk, LA. When the kids and I arrived at our new home in July, my 6-year old son looked at the steam rolling off the pavement and rooftops of all the houses and asked, "Are we in Hell?"

 

[Luanne]

Hahahah! Many, many years ago, DH was stationed in Ft Polk, LA. When the kids and I arrived at our new home in July, my 6-year old son looked at the steam rolling off the pavement and rooftops of all the houses and asked, "Are we in Hell?"

Years ago I went with a friend to Palm Springs during the summer. We were out getting ice cream one afternoon and there was a family there. The young boy, who was sweating said "I'm melting!".

 

[geekette]

My problem in humidity is when sweating starts (which is pretty much when one walks outside), you really cannot dry off - even inside. One feels wet, sticky and dirty until the next shower, bath or swim. That first bead of sweat that forms on your back, rolls down your back and soaks your undergarment(s) quickly turns into a stream, then a river. Ugh.
Despite the fact one usually retreats into the A/C asap, the sweat that soaked your clothes is very slow to vaporate and creates an uncomfortable feeling of permanent wetness throughout.
Just uck.

Yes. You don't actually get to dry off after a shower and remain dry. So quickly it feels like it was for nothing. Always feeling grimy and slimey, no matter how many showers.

Last summer I built a misting station outside. It's in a shady area that gets a breeze. Just a soaker hose spanning some tree branches. but, refreshing. I try to live with AC as a luxury vs necessity. I prefer to get used to the heat and humidity early in the season, as it seems that I can build a tolerance to heat. A little mist, a little breeze or ceiling fan, I hardly ever need more than 2 showers a day ......

 

[marciaheitz]

Cancelled a trip in April.....just this week cancelled a week in Sept to Mexico and rebooked for Next August. Didn't feel like I could trust the response to the pandemic in Mexico. Still have an August trip to Tahoe and November trip to Tennessee (driving). Don't see a reason at this point to cancel either one of those. HOWEVER, I have 2 weeks in Hawaii next Feb and I'm worried about that one. If we have a resurgence this winter it's a big investment (taking entire family and sure hope this doesn't ruin our trip.

 

[spirits]

I was getting a check up from my dentist on Sunday (our clinic works weekends and they just opened up) and his assistant told me that the covid case was up by 40 the last couple of days....probably due to the May long weekend two weeks ago. And then with the BLM protests on the weekend we were thinking that the rate will spike even further.

I live in Edmonton Canada and most people have taken the shelter in place pretty seriously. It is taken very seriously at my job site and also my two sons are mostly working from home. The employers would not have spent that kind of money if they thought the virus was a joke.

Having said that I was longing to spent a week at our home resort in Banff, Alberta.

Perhaps not in the summer but we have spent the first week of September in Banff the last few years since I retired from my teaching job and have always had really nice weather. The town is still lovely and the crowds are a lot smaller. Just perfect.

Then I watched on television about a young woman who was spending a couple of days in Golden BC. She had some property there but was an Alberta resident. There was a note on her windshield that told her to go home. Some of her friends had reported that when they went on holidays their tires were slashed or their cars keyed.

One of the downsides of travelling as a tourist during a pandemic. People do not like having their health put at risk due to an entitled tourist mentality.

So...I have two considerations to think about now. The virus is not beaten....it was tamped down because we sheltered in place. Cases are starting to rise as we open up. Cars are being damaged if others think you are a selfish tourist putting their lives at risk. And we are not yet fully opened up. Cases may spike drastically in the next two weeks. It seems that people who are medically trained are taking this disease very seriously. Neither the young woman who was assisting my dentist or the dentist himself were planning any travel anytime soon.

I will be staying home this summer and not making any plans for trips in the near future.

 

[folgema]

I am hoping for street fairs and festivals. But, yeah, what hasn't already been cancelled remains Iffy.

I would like to overpay at food trucks for unhealthy food, browse the wares of the artisans, buy Something. Maybe several somethings. Outdoors on a pleasant evening with live music would be wonderful.

I would very much enjoy day trips to little towns having whatever hoo hah. I am not picky.

If you are in the midwest, come to Port Clinton OH. Nice small town on Lake Erie. We closed off a block downtown, you can get takeout from the local restaurants and sit outside at tables 10' apart, and listen to live music on the weekends. A couple of nice outside bar/restaurants on the water (both with live music, one has it 7 days/week) Plenty of room on the beach. We are welcoming tourists, but also maintaining distance as best as we can

 

[Monykalyn]

One of the downsides of travelling as a tourist during a pandemic. People do not like having their health put at risk due to an entitled tourist mentality.

I'd bet if you asked business owners and workers whose livelihood depends on tourists you'd get different answer. It's never so black and white...

 

[bnoble]

I’m not sure about that. Often the people in the tourist industry have the most exposure to tourists, and the entitlement that some have can really sour the relationship for everyone. Just because you sell something doesn’t mean you automatically like or respect those doing the buying.

 

[bogey21]

Some 5 or 6 years ago I quit traveling after two mini strokes. I was afraid of having another at 30,000 feet or on a highway in the middle of nowhere. Prior to that I traveled extensively among other things I faithfully used my 6 TS Weeks every year. Truth is I don't miss traveling at all. Maybe my age, 85 has something to do with it...

George

 

[AJCts411]

We are still planing going to key west end of Sept/first Oct. But cant say if we will be allowed to cross the border Canada to USA to drive to the airport. Not planing on altering anything until September, sort of wait and see. From our experiences with the last Hurricane, the business owners, staff will be happy to see you and your support.

 

[Bucky]

We basically quit traveling Internationally close to 4 yrs ago when I was implanted with my LVAD. But, we do still go to Myrtle Beach a few times a year. We were scheduled to be there this week but passed due to what’s going on. Our daughter and her family are there now. We are scheduled to go down on 6/28 but I just read where MB has been declared a COVID hot spot because most people are not wearing mask or social distancing. Will be interesting to see how this all eventually plays out.

 

[geekette]

If you are in the midwest, come to Port Clinton OH. Nice small town on Lake Erie. We closed off a block downtown, you can get takeout from the local restaurants and sit outside at tables 10' apart, and listen to live music on the weekends. A couple of nice outside bar/restaurants on the water (both with live music, one has it 7 days/week) Plenty of room on the beach. We are welcoming tourists, but also maintaining distance as best as we can

ooooh, now that does sound like a good trip to make. I'll check out a map. Could maybe stop off and pick up the ole lady and her giant dog, too. Mom would love that!!

 

[Monykalyn]

I’m not sure about that. Often the people in the tourist industry have the most exposure to tourists, and the entitlement that some have can really sour the relationship for everyone. Just because you sell something doesn’t mean you automatically like or respect those doing the buying.

'It has just been devastating': This state could face an entire year with almost no tourists - The Points Guy

With its short tourist season and reliance on cruise ships and group tours to deliver visitors, Alaska's tourism industry may be hit harder this year by coronavirus travel restrictions than any other North American destination.

thepointsguy.com

Alaska is asking for tourists. Japan and Italy have announced incentives for tourists to come back.
Not sure where "entitlement" comes into play when people whose livelihood depends on tourists coming and spending money there and the economy is strongly tied to tourists.

 

[Cornell]

@Monykalyn I would LOVE to go back to Japan, so I researched what you are referencing. Now my mind is spinning https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurab...ravel-deal-japan-subsidize-trip/#32c6969a14f7

 

[bnoble]

Not sure where "entitlement" comes into play

"I don't understand why they don't think my money is a good enough reason to risk their lives" is a pretty good summary of the entitlement I am talking about.

Of course, different people will view this differently, and those whose livelihoods depend on tourism have an incentive to see the bright side of things. But to not even see how some might experience tourist demand in the current environment as an entitled view is pretty narrow.

 

[Monykalyn]

"I don't understand why they don't think my money is a good enough reason to risk their lives" is a pretty good summary of the entitlement I am talking about.

Ok I get that part. And yeah that is a sense of entitlement for sure. OTOH if residents of a town who do not rely on tourism for their living are vandalizing vehicles or hostile to tourists (when most of the area may rely on tourism) it is just as much of an entitled or privileged view. I've seen that too, as I live near areas that really do rely on seasonal tourists/visitors. I've seen firsthand the desperation when those seasonal jobs go away. And now with economy in toilet the charities and fundraisers to support charities are also going to be gone, along with tax revenue from the tourists so now you are in a really big black hole of despair. Doesn't mean one shouldn't be gracious when traveling though and respect local feelings and customs.

 

[cgeidl]

I just saw on TV two hairsylists that had the virus and between them had 140 clients who wore no masks .All were tested and none had picked it up.,The stylists had on masks.This makes me more comfortable about traveling. We will go when the resorts are open where we can drove and there is no quarantining. Probably July. Will fly in the fall for a week to Hilton Head and do a ten day driving trip. As I have a type cancer which is a very probable end of life type (Two to three years) with no one ever cured yet, I have a diiferent attitude toward the travel risk. I am 80 and healthwise in not good condition and catching the virus would be very dangerous to me. Staying stuck is not on my bucket list.

 

[Luanne]

I just saw on TV two hairsylists that had the virus and between them had 140 clients who wore no masks .All were tested and none had picked it up.,The stylists had on masks.This makes me more comfortable about traveling. We will go when the resorts are open where we can drove and there is no quarantining. Probably July. Will fly in the fall for a week to Hilton Head and do a ten day driving trip. As I have a type cancer which is a very probable end of life type (Two to three years) with no one ever cured yet, I have a diiferent attitude toward the travel risk. I am 80 and healthwise in not good condition and catching the virus would be very dangerous to me. Staying stuck is not on my bucket list.

Sorry, but that one example wouldn't make me feel more comfortable. But, everyone has their own comfort level.

And truly, unless we know for sure that ALL of the clients these hairdressers had were tested, and tested negative I wouldn't be entirely confident that no one caught it from them.

 

[geist1223]

We are ready to go how. Any where in the world.

 

[Glynda]

We are seeing the result of re-opening, SC now being named a hot spot. Four restaurants within blocks of us have had to close temporarily due to employees testing positive. With my 98 year old mother living with us and our own vulnerabilities, we’re not going anywhere.

 

[geekette]

I am leaving Monday morning. Aside from fuel and potty stops along 500ish miles, my people and place exposure will be limited. Will most likely get to camp and stay there. Just 2 of us, in separate sleeping quarters.

I am not ready to be in large groups. I really really don't want this damn virus.

 

[bbodb1]

I am leaving Monday morning. Aside from fuel and potty stops along 500ish miles, my people and place exposure will be limited. Will most likely get to camp and stay there. Just 2 of us, in separate sleeping quarters.

I am not ready to be in large groups. I really really don't want this damn virus.

@geekette - Enjoy your trip!