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It’s Pronounced Jag-You-Are

Why settle for the family car or a boring rental sedan when so many more exciting options abound? Travelers with a need for speed are “gripping it and ripping it” in well-priced exotic and luxury brands with names like Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Tesla, Porsche, Jaguar, and Audi. Classic car lovers are grooving to the oldies in Corvettes, Mustangs, Porsche Speedsters, and stylish Cadillacs de Ville.

If you prefer the wild wonders of National Parks, RVs are the popular choice. Options include everything from Airstream Ambassadors, Sprinters, and caravans, to popup and rooftop tents, and fifth-wheels that attach to your truck. All perfectly road-trip, family, and pet friendly. Advance booking is highly recommended.

Mavericks Requesting Flybys

Private jets aren’t for hotshot execs and celebrities anymore. These days aficionados are opting for private jet rentals through NetJets, Delta Private Jets, Fly XO, and more. Seats can cost as little as $90 for short hops and as much as ... well, the sky’s the limit isn’t it? If you plan to travel a lot, consider an annual membership. If you’re flexible about when and where, well-connected travel advisors can help you find posh-but-affordable seats on “empty leg” flights in need of passengers.

Sailors Love to Seas the Day

Cruisers are going to cruise. Why not start small with a chartered sailboat or powered yacht? Whether you skipper your own boat or get a package deal with a captain and crew it’s the perfect way to enjoy a clean, safe, nautical getaway. Right now, savvy sailors are lifting anchor for the Caribbean, the “out islands” of the Bahamas, coastal Florida, and more.

The Silly Little Games We Play

Call us crazy, but we’re seeing a resurgence of those goofy car games that were prerequisites for road trips in the 60s and 70s. Remember I Spy With My Little Eye? How about The Alphabet Game, License Plates, or The Compliment Game? Scavenger Hunt startups are on the rise too. Check out Let’s Roam, Stray Boots, Tourist Scavenger Hunt, and ActionBound. Or create your own!

Virtual Visits Are All the Rage

Yet another upside of lockdown 2020 has been the increased availability of 360º "virtual reality" videos. Now, from the comfort of your living room, you can prepare for next year’s trip, sample once-in-alifetime activities, and so much more.

Swim with whales on National Geographic 360º. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, trek Nepal’s Khumbu Mountains, even tour The Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum. These mesmerizing videos can be viewed without any special equipment on a smartphone, tablet, or PC. For the full 3D effect, use cardboard goggles or splurge on a VR headset like the Oculus Quest. All Wet: Private Swimming Pools

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Private Swimming Pools

New rules: hotels with swimming pools are spacing their poolside lounge chairs so you can enjoy safe sunning within your travel bubble. Not ready to go there yet? Try Swimply, which lets you book private swimming pools on an hourly basis. Or check with your travel advisor to find a sweet suite with a fresh, clean, private plunge pool all to yourself in Acapulco, Riviera Maya, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Barts, the Bahamas … or even, yep, Illinois. swimply.com