This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. So the turkey’s in the oven, the church bells are ringing and the Christmas tree is all lit up. But as you look around your home, you realize there’s barely anyone there. As with practically every event and celebration taking place in the year 2020, sacrifices will have to be made for the greater good, which means that Christmas 2020 is shaping up to be a far more ‘peaceful’ affair. Consequently, travelling for the holidays may just be the best option in order to avoid the grim scenario above, and yet there’s simply no getting around the pandemic. Rigid covid-related restrictions have and will continue to severely limit people’s ability to gather and travel for the foreseeable future. And while travelling would still be theoretically possible, it would inevitably pose unprecedented challenges and heightened risks especially for those who are older or have underlying medical conditions. Still, with a little bit of extra planning and some due diligence, travelling for that Christmas vacation would still be possible. Here is our take on how Christmas will look like in some countries along with some ideas on where people can spend their Christmas vacation.
The United Kingdom
The United States
With the UK undergoing yet another lockdown until early December, it’s more than likely that most people will choose to stay home and keeping things low-key instead of travelling. In all likelihood, even if the lockdown is lifted as previously planned, travelling would entail going on short, closer-to-home trips where activities are based outdoors and appropriate social distancing measures can be properly maintained. With numerous Christmas markets being cancelled, radiant Christmas trails may very well be the only remaining option. You can find these Christmas trails in various cities, including Lightopia in Manchester, Blenheim Palace Illuminated Light Trail in Oxfordshire and Christmas at the Botanics at Edinburgh among many others.
Americans are torn between going on a Christmas vacation or avoiding the coronavirus altogether by staying put according to a recent survey. While states across the US are relaxing restrictions as of late, Americans remain largely unconvinced on whether or not they should go ahead with their trip. However, those that are looking to travel generally find destinations allowing them to enjoy the great outdoors particularly appealing. Most respondents also say that travelling by car in lieu of public transport such as planes or trains is preferred to minimize contact and health risks. Some of the more popular destinations include Myrtle Beach, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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