The Morning Call (Sunday)

Ideas to consider when planning your next trip

- By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes

Deciding how, where and if to travel in the months and year ahead raises many questions for most. Yet, recent research indicates that travelers are slowly beginning to make plans. If you are among those eager to tap into your wanderlust, here are some ideas to consider:

Road tripping: Travelers are more likely to consider road trips now, compared to before the pandemic, according to recent research. In fact, some experts are calling this the “year of the car.” So with gas prices in the affordable range, consider exploring a historic route or your favorite road less traveled.

Opt outside: There is nothing like a heaping dose of the natural world to ease anxiety and to restore our spirits. In fact, 61% of U.S. travelers are more likely to consider an outdoor or nature trip now compared to before the pandemic. Spending time under the big sky is the perfect way to engage in healthy, active, socially distanced activity. Consider planning your next adventure with hiking, biking, fishing or golf as the centerpiec­e.

Adifferent wayto stay: Have you ever slept in a yurt? Atiny house? Do you love to camp? This is a great time to explore a new way of staying. You can plan for plenty of privacy and it will be possible to keep appropriat­e distances. It’s worth your time to explore the options. Then relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Off the beaten path: Despite the restrictio­ns this year, 76% of U.S. travelers continue to say that travel is important to them, even if they can’t experience the world as they might have once planned. More travelers are seeking destinatio­ns where they can relax without worry. Look for getaway opportunit­ies in secondary cities and small towns.

 ?? DREAMSTIME ?? With gas prices in an affordable range, consider planning a road trip on a historic route.
DREAMSTIME With gas prices in an affordable range, consider planning a road trip on a historic route.

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