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How to travel safely during the pandemic

By now, you’re probably feeling like a break from confinement is long overdue. Fortunately, there are ways you can stay safe while traveling, and make choices to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Browse our tips for navigating coronavirus and travel.

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Traveling with kids? Opt for a family vacation rental

One of our biggest money-saving tips for traveling with kids is to book a vacation rental vs. a hotel. You’ll have more space for everyone, plus top-notch amenities—all with a lower price tag. Read more of our favorite reasons to opt for a vacation rental.

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Hawaii vacation ideas

the sun rising at Haleakala
Five tips for an amazing Haleakala sunrise excursion
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a rainbow shining above the beach and palm trees in Kauai
Six romantic Kauai cottages for your Hawaii honeymoon
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Mauna Lani Resort golf course
Tee off at these top-rated Hawaii golf resorts and courses
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Celebrate your tropical getaway with the best luau in Hawaii
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Florida vacation ideas

7 mile bridge in the florida keys
Four scenic Florida Keys races and marathons for every skill level
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Beautiful blue waters of Fort Myers, FL
The best beach towns near Tampa for every traveler
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Plan your Florida Keys snorkeling vacation
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Seven charming Anna Maria beach cottages for a seaside retreat
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A private pool at a Key West cottage rental
The ultimate escape: Key West cottages with private pools
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Travel trends

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Our favorite things to do on Hatteras Island
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Pack up the kids & go: Most popular family-friendly vacation spots for 2021
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Clear blue water and surrounding landscape at Lake Tahoe
Life’s better at the lake house
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Australian Shepherd name Koda who stayed at a Vacasa rental
Guest spotlight: A pup-approved winter hiking guide to the North Cascades
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Make your getaway count in a unique vacation home
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angular bathtub offers stunning views of the Puget Sound
Soak it up: Best vacation rental bathtubs
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Off the beaten path: book a vacation home and travel like a local
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private outdoor pool in Naples, FL
Kick your getaway up a notch with these vacation rental amenities
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Travel ideas for hikers

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5 secluded Washington escapes for hikers
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Best off-the-grid vacations for outdoor adventurers
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The 10 best hiking trails near Deep Creek Lake
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Lake views from a trail in Big Bear
Six easy-to-reach Big Bear hiking trails
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Breckenridge hiking trails: where to go and local tips
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Our favorite hiking spots near Cannon Beach
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Best 14ers in Colorado (for beginners and beyond)
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Cabin vacations

Find the perfect catch at these northern Wisconsin fishing cabins

Stay at one of these striking A-frame cabin rentals

Eight breathtaking Colorado cabin rentals with hot tubs

11 cool log cabins to inspire your inner Thoreau

The best Deep Creek Lake cabins for any season

The seven best Texas Hill Country cabin getaways

Riverfront cabins in Colorado

Splurge vs. steal: 5 cabin getaways for every budget

Cozy up to a rustic cabin getaway in Tennessee

Find alpine bliss in a Lake Tahoe winter cabin

Family vacations

Five best family vacation spots to kick off the school year

Five staycation ideas to try at home

The best spring break destinations for family adventures

Five family-friendly activities for Christmas in Leavenworth, WA

Make memories at these Ocean City, Maryland, boardwalk rentals

Dive in at these oceanfront Hilton Head vacation rentals with pools

Best Alabama beach vacation spots

Top eight things to do in Big Bear this summer

Family-friendly Costa Rica adventure vacations

Trips for nature-lovers

Live the Pura Vida in these eco-friendly Costa Rica treehouses

The most scenic places in western Montana

Five must-visit hot springs near McCall, Idaho

Your guide to a Yellowstone National Park vacation

Nine best things to do in McCall, Idaho

Six of the best hot springs in Colorado

Six Costa Rica treehouses for an off-the-grid rainforest retreat

Waterfront vacations

Find the perfect Myrtle Beach condo rental for you

Best waterfront vacation destinations in 2020

Eight awesome things to do in Cayucos, CA

Top 10 most beautiful lakes in the U.S.

Washington coastal towns you have to visit

The very best day trips from Pismo Beach

The top 10 most beautiful Idaho lakes

Foodie vacations

Seven Costa Rica coffee tours that will elevate your palate

Visit a real-life sugar house on these Vermont maple syrup tours

Plan your Oregon Wine Country vacation

Best Bavarian villages in the United States

Romantic getaways

Places to stay in Oregon wine country

Nine romantic Valentine’s Day getaways

Rekindle the flame at these seven romantic getaways in Vermont

Cozy up in these nine romantic Oregon vacation homes

2019 Valentine's Day travel trends

Destination cozy: 10 vacation rental fireplaces to stoke your wanderlust

Pet-friendly vacations

Pet-friendly cabins in Gatlinburg to wag about

Bring your dog along to a pet-friendly Big Bear cabin

Vacasa dogs’ favorite pet-friendly vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast

Dogs are welcome at these pet-friendly cabins in Tennessee

Seasonal travel trends

A spring break-down of the season’s top travel trends

Best destinations for fall leaf peeping in 2020

Summer travel trends 2020

Travel trends to watch in 2020

Where to spend the holidays in 2019

Best places to go leaf peeping this fall

Last-minute Labor Day weekend getaways 2019

2019 Vacasa summer travel trends

Where to stay for Coachella

Ski trips

Find your winter paradise at a ski-in/ski-out Park City rental

Which Utah ski resort is right for you?

Best spring skiing of 2021

Just for fun

How to cook a masterful holiday meal in a vacation rental

15 best Zoom backgrounds inspired by vacation rentals

6 vacation rentals that pop with the Pantone Color of the Year

How to plan a vacation

5 tips for redesigning your home while sheltering in place

Your perfect vacation according to your zodiac sign

9 award-worthy vacation rentals inspired by Oscar-nominated films

Six getaways inspired by PANTONE’s Color of the Year

7 zen vacation rental tours to get you through the week

Creative getaways: an artist retreat for every medium

Third night’s a charm: Most popular long-weekend getaways