For the first time in over a year, there’s hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Millions of people are getting vaccinated every day. While the vaccine wasn’t designed to ensure that you won’t contract the virus but to mitigate the symptoms. After you’re vaccinated, it is still possible to get and give the virus to other people. Still the peace of mind that people get from being vaccinated can be quite significant. Vaccinated or not, if you want to go on vacation this summer, there are plenty of great places to choose from.
San Diego
San Diego doesn’t just have some of the best weather in the world, the city has some of the lowest virus rates in the state of California. Compared to Los Angeles and San Francisco, the COVID-19 cases in San Diego are low. With almost endless sunshine and a variety of outdoor activities, bars, and restaurants, it is a great place to relax and enjoy some beautiful scenery. Look into San Diego hotels to find some great places to stay. There are many luxury hotels where you can even get a hot tub in the room. Locations vary, but look into what part of San Diego you are interested in and you’ll find an array of great options for places to stay and things to do.
Austin
During the pandemic, Austin has become a hot commodity. Everyone from Elon Musk to comedians like Joe Rogan are moving to the eclectic Texan capital. With a mix between liberal open-mindedness and Texan freedom, Austin has become a destination for all types of people. It makes it a great place to vacation, especially for Houstonians because it isn’t that far away. Book a trip to Austin if you’re looking to go to a place with lower virus cases than big cities like LA, New York, and Chicago and a laid-back pandemic atmosphere. Some say it is the perfect combination between reasonable and regulated. With comedy shows and concerts continuing in Austin, it is a great place to forget about your troubles and the lingering pandemic. With great food, drinking, and nature not far away, Austin can be a great place to vacation this summer.
Nashville
Nashville is another liberal city in a deeply red state. It provides the ideal combination of inclusivity and Southern hospitality. Nashville is known as Music City, but it cultivates much more than Country Western. All kinds of music are played here. There is also great food like Nashville hot chicken and high-end restaurants. It is a drinking town. There is also a lot of history and mountains a few hours away. Tennessee’s capital is the perfect place for a getaway if you’re on the coasts. Not only will you be able to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the pandemic hysteria, you’ll get to enjoy some great food, tasty drinks, live music, and more on a trip to Nashville this summer. It is a great place to relax and let your hair down.
Florida
If there is one state that has shown the most defiant about the pandemic it is undoubtedly Florida. The Sunshine State has remained open until recently and will surely open back up this summer. It is a great option for vacation if you want to fully leave the virus behind. A lot of people will be interested in vacationing in Miami or Key West after they’re vaccinated. Florida has so many destinations, beaches, places to stay, and much more, it is no surprise that people will flock there for the sun and care-free atmosphere.
While the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be coming to an end any time soon, vaccines are being rolled out quickly in the United States. People want to live their lives and if they can do it with some peace of mind they will. The truth is that we still don’t know how much the vaccines will protect against transmissions, but the possibility of symptoms that lead to hospitalizations and deaths will go down. With sunshine that provides the UV light necessary to kill the virus, warm weather, and vaccinations, people will be going on vacation this summer regardless of the pandemic. Choose wisely to go to the safest, most enjoyable destination possible to get away from it all.
