Comments on: Traveling During Wave 2 of the 2020 Covid Pandemic

By: John

John — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:44:05 +0000

Thanks for the informative write up of your trip to Florida. My wife and I usually visit Hilton Head by car (from Maine where we live) in late January/February for 10-12 day trip. Weather is usually pretty decent in Hilton Head as compared to Maine and the prices for a great timeshare unit weekly rental are very cheap. In March, we then travel from Maine to Sanibel Island area for two week stay plus car travel time (usually about three week total). This year we have decided to nix the Hilton Head trip but stick with the Sanibel Island trip. It was helpful to read the account of your travel to Florida as we will need to minimize our risks during the trip (we travel in a minivan, not an RV, so we stay in hotels overnight—although I am at least thinking about an RV similar to the type you have at some future date). It was also helpful to learn that Hampton Inns seem to be doing a good job on cleaning/mask wearing. In any event, enjoy the Florida weather as an individual from somewhat central MA originally (Amherst/Northampton area), I know you got out while the weather was still pretty nice in that area of MA. At this end, we’ll slog through the Maine winter and look forward to our reprieve in March. I’ll look for further posts of your Blog.

By: J. Dawg

J. Dawg — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:34:19 +0000

In reply to Andrea.

Hi Andrea,
Thanks for your comment. I know others who have deferred travel because of the Covid risks. It’s an individual decision based on how you travel, your lifestyle, and risk aversion.
J. Dawg

By: J. Dawg

J. Dawg — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:28:37 +0000

In reply to Scott.

Hi Scott,
Gald to hear you made it down safe. Lots of rain here from Eta. Was windy last night, but now it’s just breezy. Gonna have to wait a few days to see the sun.
Jim

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:08:03 +0000

Great article and glad to hear you weighed out the travel options as we have. We bought a travel trailer specifically for travel to Arizona (when and if the border opens). Of course we will also use it to travel for other trips as well but flying doesn’t seem like a good idea for us so the tt will be used for the next several years and set us off on different types kd adventiures. Carrying our own food and limiting/avoiding interactions was also a major consideration for us. Our meds and stuff are already purchased and prepared as well. It’s way easier to have it than having to find a pharmacy. Safe travels to anyone who chooses to travel and it’s just a pause in your adventures if you choose to wait. We are waiting for now but that’s ok too. 🙂

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:52:25 +0000

Glad to hear you made it down safe and sound. Like you, we contemplated remaining in the NY area instead of heading to Florida, but not for long….spending a NY winter in our RV was not going to be healthy for us – either physically or mentally.

Now that we’re here, we are also being very cautious.

Good luck to you both and wash those hands! Enjoy the warm weather.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:37:00 +0000

Enjoy the warmth of winter, in your familiar ‘new’ locations. Continued safe travels.