Though we hate to say it, the road trip might indeed be dead for now—but not forever — via drivingdotca
Many areas around the world are still declaring any travel for non-essential purposes to be off-limits, but what does that mean for those of us who love driving through them? It means in this year of COVID-19, you have to take a lot more into consideration than ever before.
RELATEDMotor Mouth: Some in-car tips for surviving COVID-19Thanks to COVID-19, personal car ownership isn’t going anywhereAll is not lost. While festivals and sporting events around the world have been cancelled, there are still ways to get your kids out of the house. Most provincial campgrounds have opened with restrictions, as well as some private ones. Being outside is definitely a safer environment than a closed one, but there are still many things for you to consider.
Much of the RV industry relies on tourists from overseas; with that option off the table, domestic demand is filling in the spaces. There are a lot of options available, and dealers are even doing video tours of specific units. While units are always deep-cleaned between clients, they are now resting units for a few days in between, too. You can contact your local dealer, or check out GoRVing’s site.
I’m a cottage owner. We end up in the local ER usually once a year for some reason or other – rarely anything major – and this is what small hospitals in these areas are set up for. Someone developing coronavirus symptoms? Many someones? That could prove catastrophic. The fact many places are willing to forgo the high season dollars that keep their economies rolling is a sign of how important it is to maintain safe distances, bring your own supplies, and tread lightly.
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