Options for travel in the time of COVID-19

Resorts and holiday centres in India are readying to welcome restless travellers in the time of COVID-19. Being homebound for so long has not been easy for the avid traveller, so while we hone our skills in (aka distract ourselves with) oil painting, delicate baking, poetry, or pottery, some places are prepping to welcome back all fidgety feet.

Road Trips

The smartest to pick of the lot for this very special ‘maiden trip’ of sorts— for that’s what it is beginning to feel like to travel-hungry souls— is driving destinations. With safety being of prime concern, it would be a good idea to avoid air and train travel for now and pick a place you can easily drive to. Be it the mountains or backwaters; drive stress-free in the safety of your vehicle to the destination of your choice.

Off-beat & Nature-centric

When making a travel choice, also keep in mind decisive factors such as the place being nature-centric and away from the crowds, with access to the outdoors, and with a focus on physical and mental wellness. We do not have much practice in maintaining a safe distance in public areas; look for places that adhere to the new norms of physical distancing, independent cottages and bungalows, small setups that don’t cater to massive groups, and places that stress on bringing the experience to you rather than the other way round.

Small is big

If you had to celebrate an ill-timed ‘quarantine birthday’ or anniversary and saved the big celebration for later, you can finally indulge in it, keeping in mind that now, small is big. With the new government mandate of weddings and gatherings to be limited to 50 people, now is the time to experiment with downsizing numbers, yet keeping the festivities fun and meaningful. Opt for an intimate exchange of vows in a Himalayan forest, or a sunset poolside celebration with your closest people, away from the madding crowds.

Safety first

In all the planning of your grand maiden breakaway, don’t forget that safety is of paramount importance. Pick places where the safety of the guest is the priority, even if it means low occupancy numbers, or being located a little out of the way. Social and physical distancing norms are going to be part and parcel of our lives for a long time to come, so keeping that in mind, start checking off your packing list.

Remember to always choose options of resorts and holiday centres that offer self-drive holiday packages to properties that follow social distancing.

Space and privacy have been the hallmarks of Tree of Life, and hence the new norms of social distancing come to it with great ease. Their properties are at easily drivable locations that are currently offering some great self-drive holiday packages, along with private celebration offerings under ‘intimate moments’. For more information, visit www.treeofliferesorts.com