With discounted flights and accommodations during COVID-19, some millennials and young adults are deciding to travel with friends. If you have a group trip planned, remember to follow CDC guidelines. When everyone sticks to the protocol and takes additional steps to remain safe, as highlighted here, they reduce their odds of contracting the coronavirus during the excursion.   

How to Prepare for Group Travel During COVID-19

1. Keep the Group Small

Be selective on who you travel with during the coronavirus pandemic. Keep the group to a few individuals instead of a large party. This minimizes the risk of being in close proximity to people who've been exposed to the virus. For an added precaution, ask those in the group to self-isolate and get a COVID-19 test prior to the trip. 

2. Choose a Leader

Pick an organized person in your party to act as the group leader. They can check news reports and the CDC website and let the others know about changes to safety protocol, travel restrictions to the intended destination, and other important information in the weeks and days leading up to the trip. 

The group leader should bring extra face masks in case some get left in the hotel room or lost. As there might not always be restrooms available to wash hands, the point person should also pack a large bottle of hand sanitizer and travel-sized bottles for everyone to refill each day.

3. Research Activities

To stagger the number of patrons they receive at once during COVID-19, many restaurants, tours, and attractions have modified hours. Look at tourism board websites, travel blogs, and other online resources to find out what there is to do and see in the destination. 

Create a list of intriguing options. So you can schedule activities, go to each venue's website or social media page for updated information on operating hours. Call the contacts to see whether group discounts are available, make reservations, and inquire about safety protocol.

If you are planning to travel to the Campbell County, KY, area, you'll find a comfortable home away from home at Hampton Inn and Suites in Wilder. The hotel boasts spacious rooms, a fitness center, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. See pictures of the accommodations online and call (859) 441-3049 to find out about hotel discounts.