About 75 million Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid. As the number continues to rise, more and more people want to get out of the house and take what has been called a “vaxication” or post-vaccination trip.
A recent poll by Medjet/WORTH shows that few travelers plan on sitting home this year, and 17.5% have already traveled; 15.83% plan on traveling within the next three months and 54.17% plan on traveling from four to 12 months from now
Luxury hotels and resorts especially are seeing a skyrocketing interest in bookings, especially premium rooms with more space and longer than usual stays. Some vaccinated people are even comfortable enough to travel to international destinations. Here are some popular choices, but book well in advance because all the hot spots are filling up fast.
Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is a city with an old soul and a modern outlook, and Perry Lane Hotel captures both with luxurious accommodations and experiences such as discovering the Lowcountry by boat or private architectural tours. The hotel is running at 100% occupancy on weekends and 70% occupancy during the week.
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, Park City, Utah is just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. This 3,500 acre private ranch in the Wasatch Mountain range offers everything from guided nature hikes and mountaintop family yoga to Heli fly-fishing. Call volume for summer bookings has quadrupled and guests are planning stays of five nights.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection & Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, Los Cabos, Mexico: These two Auberge resorts offer everything from whale watching in the Sea of Cortez to horseback riding through the desert canyon, In the last eight weeks booked revenue increased by 80% versus the eight weeks prior. Guests are demanding a more premium room experience with a view, private water feature or a larger suite or villa.
Property: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Florida. As travelers begin to decide where to take their first trip in over a year, many choose this unmatched beachfront location along Florida’s gold coast. Guests are going offsite less frequently, utilizing the Five-Star rated Eau Spa, club level amenities and highly rated dining options. Bookings include multi-gen families and couples, and weddings and corporate activity have surpassed pre-pandemic month numbers.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. This is an ideal place to recover from last year’s stress especially with beachfront rooms, plenty of water activities, and 11 acres of tropical gardens, There’s a whale-shaped swimming pool, open-air bar and restaurants, and best, children under 17 stay free. The hotel has seen a 150% increase in room nights.
Both Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Kohala Coast, Hawaii Island are experiencing a rise in family travel, as many families are still working and learning remotely. Mauna Kea has launched a Coconut Classroom with a “build your own” boxed lunch for guests to enjoy while working or studying remotely. The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort’s new Surf, Stay and Work Away package lets remote workers recharge with an early morning poolside massage, an “On Island Time” daily cocktail at 5pm, and more.
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri is experiencing a boom in bookings through the end of the year, both for accommodations and golf. This ideal place for families is located in the heart of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge is 4,600-acre lakeside retreat offering a variety of outdoor activities from hiking to boating and golf.
Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection, Anguilla. In the last two months, demand has grown 500% with more and more people are vaccinated and as a result, are more comfortable traveling internationally to the Islands. This oceanfront resort includes spacious beachfront accommodations, an infinity pool and signature restaurant. Think relaxed easy island lifestyle.
Even if you’re not sure where you want to go on your vaxication, now is the time to plan and book - before your dream place is sold out.