Ah, summertime. Schools finish for the year. People cook out in their backyards. Families head to the lake or the ocean.
But given the state of the pandemic, it鈥檚 looking like many of those . Planning a traditional summer vacation has posed a particular challenge. Flights have been changed, hotel reservations have been postponed, and some trips have been canceled altogether.
The hotel industry, which was rocked by the pandemic, is hoping its renewed will give travelers the confidence they need to book a room. Some theme parks have reopened but industry leaders are hoping Florida鈥檚 won鈥檛 keep thrill-seekers away.
What does a socially distant summer vacation look like? How can Americans keep themselves safe while traveling? And how can we judge what鈥檚 risky and what鈥檚 not?
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