Spacious holiday getaways amid COVID restrictions
Small town Idaho
Gear up for spacious outdoor recreation in McCall, Idaho. This area is 币圈app都有哪些home to a range of Nordic skiing trails and an abundance of unpopulated terrain for family activities including sledding, snowshoeing and skating. McCall is part of Protect Your Mountain Playground, a health and safety initiative ensuring socially distancing and safe behavior for locals and visitors alike.
Come January and February, the town will celebrate 56 years of hosting the McCall Winter Carnival, but there is plenty to enjoy outdoors in the time leading up to this small-town celebration. When the festival does take place, visitors can expect modifications in place to limit social interaction.
“Many events may look a bit different this year,” said McKenzie Kraemer of the McCall Area Chamber, “but the spirit of Winter Carnival remains alive and well.” The upcoming celebration will focus on ensuring visitor safety in the outdoors.
“At its core, Winter Carnival was started to get people outside, break the cabin fever and build community," said Kraemer. "This is exactly what you will find this year, and something we could all definitely use.”
When visiting McCall, take advantage of outdoor dining, takeout or delivery services from local eateries like Salmon River Brewery. Or spend your time touring the area with the McCall Ale Trail and load up on local food and drink for a private family meal in your hotel room.
Spacious celebrations in Georgia
DeKalb County, with easy access through the Atlanta airport, is transforming Stone Mountain Park and Fernbank Museum of National History into socially distant winter wonderlands. To increase space between visitors, Stone Mountain Park is reducing capacity and has implemented new safety measures as part of its Play Safe initiative.
Christmas at Stone Mountain Park presents an annual celebration with festive music and dazzling lights setting the scene. Wander through a socially distanced frosted forest and be surrounded by laser lights and celebratory sounds. Join the tree lighting ceremony or watch the annual Christmas parade from a spaced-out lawn where you can gather among immediate family members.
At Fernbank Museum of National History, guests can explore the annual Winter Wonderland exhibit, recognizing celebrations from around the world including Christmas and Hanukkah, alongside traditional indigenous art. Several outdoor experiences are new this year, to aid in social distancing, including a free sock skating rink on the terrace and a self-guided stroll through outdoor snow globes reaching seven feet tall.
Luxury in the Bahamas
Looking for warmth and sunshine this holiday season? Baha Mar, known as a top resort destination in the Bahamas, is reopening this December. Three major resorts make up this tropical paradise including Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood, each offering their own unique take on beachfront luxury.
Visitors to the Bahamas must meet entry requirements in place, including completion of a negative COVID test at least five days before arrival and obtaining a Bahamas Health Visa. Upon arrival, guests will also take a rapid antigen test at Baha Mar and receive expedited results approximately within 30 minutes. Testing is part of the resort’s commitment to wellbeing to ensure a safe reopening for all.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our associates and share Baha Mar with our guests once again,” said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. “Resilient as ever, the Baha Mar team has persevered by looking toward a bright future, dedicated to preparing the resort for a successful reopening this December. Our focus on safety, health and well-being is our number one priority, and we have built upon the natural strengths and intimate experiences of the resort destination to re-introduce signature and new guest offerings.”
