The past couple of months have been hard on all of us and with things slowly starting to open, everyone wants out.
I am one of those people, but in this changing world I know we are not going to be able to go on vacation like we planned this summer.
Just like I have the past few months, I am going to make it work and turn our vacation into a safecation.
If you are considering traveling this summer, I put together some tips on how to travel safely and responsibly.
1. Be Smart
Is the virus spreading where you’re going? If not what about your community? If the number is high you may want to consider not going to avoid spread.
2. Rent Instead of Hotel
Find a place that is a 2-3 hour drive and consider renting a house or campsite instead of a hotel. With renting or camping, you have control of what you want, the more secluded the better. AirBnB is a great place to start.
A few years ago my girlfriends and I had our annual girls trip at a fantastic AirBnB. It had everything you could want and we never needed to leave! I plan to go back this year with my family. It has a pool, pond and beautiful scenery. It also has a kitchen for us to bring our own food and cook.
3. Pack Your Own Snacks
Making stops along the way for gas, food, or bathroom breaks can put you and your family at risk. Pack your own snacks or consider pick up food at drive-throughs, curbside restaurant service, or stores.
4. Stay Clean
Pack hand sanitzer, handsoap and face masks for when you need to stop for gas and bathroom breaks. Also pack disinfectent spray and wipes so you can wipe down surfaces as soon as you reach your desitnation.
5. Get Creative
Create a theme for where you’re going. Just because resorts or theme parks are not an option right now, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.
We are planning to do Christmas in July, we will put up a tree, wrap some gifts and sing Christmas Carols in the pool.
These are just some simple tips I will be planning to use when we travel in a few weeks. For more information on how to stay safe while traveling, visit Center For Disease Control.
Traveling with a toddler is not always easy, especially for my family since we have only flown once with Franco. We enjoy road trips and are grateful enough to live so close to Canada.
Today I am sharing with you some affordable cities in Ontario for you and your family!
Windsor
Windsor-Essex is a great place for outdoor lovers, sports fans, festival-goers, and everyone in between. Lakefront living, award-winning wineries, golf courses to challenge every level of player, farmers’ markets, a temperate climate and festivals almost every weekend are just a few of the many advantages of living and playing in Windsor-Essex. Surrounded by lakes, the region is a boater and fishing aficionado’s paradise. Its golf options range from short par-three course to championship layouts. The region has built a reputation as a two-nation destination with even more cultural, entertainment and sporting events located across the Windsor-Detroit border.
There are food and wine events and music festivals throughout the balmy extended summer months across the entire region. Windsor-Essex offers a one-of-a-kind foodie experience by being one of the most diversified cities in Canada which allows us to enjoy culinary delights from around the world — from Little Italy to Chinatown to Little Vietnam — we have it all from Middle Eastern shish tawook or local craft beer and everything in between.
Halton
The Town of Halton has a thriving arts culture and heritage scene. Increasingly, businesses are making locational and investment decisions based on the quality of life factors, rather than simply on proximity to markets, space availability, space costs and proximity to suppliers. With an award-winning Cultural Master Plan in place, the Town with community partners is actively implementing actions that are raising the quality of life and leveraging the economic benefits of a vibrant cultural scene. Halton Real Estate is booming and the high demand for homes in Halton kept the average market cost higher when compared to other provinces.
Kingston
Kingston is a Canadian city on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence rivers. It’s known as the “Limestone City” for its grand 19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall. The grand house and gardens of the Bellevue House National Historic Site commemorates Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Fort Henry, built in the 1800s, holds military demonstrations.
Orillia
One of the key features of Orillia is its beautiful waterfront, perfect for walking and cycling. You will find a variety of recreation, art, culture, and history which makes it a true favorite for young and old alike. Connected from the waterfront the main street of Orillia features more than 10 independently owned restaurants where you can find authentic dishes, local products, great service, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Visit a variety of unique, cafes, clothing stores, gift shops the arts district and more in historic downtown Orillia.
If you have never traveled to Ontario before, I suggest you come and experience everything in The Sunshine City!
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