CrazyJohnKerecz

This summer I have been on trains, in Maine, baseball games in Pittsburgh, and all sorts of little getaway!!!!

As you can see while in Maine I hit the beach and did the national park on bike and scooter!!!!

After the Covid-19 lockdowns, the world of travel underwent a significant transformation. As restrictions gradually lifted and people began to explore the idea of travel once again, several noticeable changes emerged in the way people approached and experienced their journeys.
* Health and Safety Measures: Health and safety became paramount. Airports, airlines, hotels, and tourist attractions implemented rigorous sanitation and hygiene protocols. Mask-wearing, temperature checks, hand sanitizers, and social distancing measures became common sights, reassuring travelers about their well-being.
* Digital Transformation: Technology played a crucial role in minimizing physical contact. Contactless check-ins, digital boarding passes, and touchless payment systems became the norm, reducing the need for face-to-face interactions.
* Domestic and Local Travel: Initially, many travelers preferred to explore their own countries or nearby regions. Domestic and local travel saw a surge, as people sought to satisfy their wanderlust while still staying within familiar borders.
* Sustainable and Responsible Tourism: The pandemic highlighted the environmental impact of travel. As a result, there was a greater emphasis on sustainable and responsible tourism practices. Travelers showed a heightened awareness of their carbon footprint and sought out eco-friendly accommodations and activities.
* Flexible Bookings: Travel plans became more flexible. Airlines and accommodations introduced more lenient cancellation and rescheduling policies to accommodate changing circumstances, giving travelers greater peace of mind.
* Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration: With popular tourist destinations often being crowded, travelers began seeking out off-the-beaten-path destinations to avoid crowds and have unique experiences.
* Workations and Slow Travel: The rise of remote work led to the concept of “workations,” where people would travel while still fulfilling their work responsibilities. Slow travel gained popularity, allowing travelers to immerse themselves more deeply in local cultures and communities.

Video I shot at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden:

https://youtu.be/EhXuYCm5Jgw

https://youtu.be/RpCdNYq1Cag

1. Charleston, South Carolina
2. Newport Beach, California
3. Santa Barbara, California
4. South Bend, Indiana
5. Sarasota, Florida
6. Savannah, Georgia
7. Temecula, California
8. Troy, Alabama
9. Wilmington, Delaware
10. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Many cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in many states, and some areas are experiencing community spread of the disease. Crowded travel settings, like airports, may increase chances of getting COVID-19, if there are other travelers with coronavirus infection. There are several things you should consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel.

Things to consider before travel:

• Is COVID-19 spreading in the area where you’re going?
• Will you or your travel companion(s) be in close contact with others during your trip?
• Are you or your travel companion(s) more likely to get severe illness if you get COVID-19?
• Do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, in case you are told to stay home for 14 days for self-monitoring or if you get sick with COVID-19?
• Do you live with someone who is older or has a serious, chronic medical condition?
• Is COVID-19 spreading where I live when I return from travel?

Depending on your unique circumstances, you may choose to delay or cancel your plans. If you do decide to travel, be sure to take steps to help prevent getting and spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases during travel. For the most up-to-date COVID-19 travel information, visit CDC COVID-19 Travel page.

Well the last two places I have personally been are Maui and Charlotte NC.  Let me just say I have been to the Big Island and Wikiki and loved them but Maui is true paradise  go there sell yourself live there paradise.  And Charlotte is nice also Nascar and Billy Graham!  The NoDa area I found very enjoyable.  Below is some info from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia on both.

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The island of Maui (/ˈmaʊ.i/; Hawaiian: [ˈmɐwwi])^[3] is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 km²) and is the 17th largest island in the United States.^[4] Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County‘s four islands, which include Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444, third-highest of the Hawaiian Islands, behind that of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. Kahului is the largest census-designated place (CDP) on the island with a population of 26,337 as of 2010^[5] and is the commercial and financial hub of the island^{[citation needed]}. Wailuku is the seat of Maui County and is the third-largest CDP as of 2010. Other significant places include Kīhei (including Wailea and Makena in the Kihei Town CDP, the island’s second-most-populated CDP), Lahaina (including Kāʻanapali and Kapalua in the Lahaina Town CDP), Makawao, Pukalani, Pāʻia, Kula, Haʻikū, and Hāna.

Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island’s name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. According to it, Hawaiʻiloa named the island after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. The earlier name of Maui was ʻIhikapalaumaewa.^[6] The Island of Maui is also called the “Valley Isle” for the large isthmus separating its northwestern and southeastern volcanic masses.

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 872,498,^[4] making it the 16th-most populous city in the United States. The city is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area, whose population ranks 23rd in the U.S., and had a population of 2,569,213, in 2018.^[3] The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2018 census-estimated population of 2,728,933.^[5]

Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as the country’s fastest-growing metro area, with 888,000 new residents.^[6] Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, Charlotte tops the U.S. in millennial population growth.^[7] It is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. It is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States.^[8] It is listed as a “gamma” global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.^[9] Residents are referred to as “Charlotteans“.

Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America, Truist Financial, and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States since 1995.^[10]

Among Charlotte’s many notable attractions, some of the most popular include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), the NASCAR All-Star Race, the Wells Fargo Championship, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate. It is located several miles east of the Catawba River and southeast of Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake are two smaller man-made lakes located near the city.