Fun Ways to Mix Up Your Holidays in 2020Monday, November 2, 2020 With the continued surge of COVID-19 across the United States, there’s no question this will have some impact on holiday travel plans. Most travel—as much as 80%, according to AAA—will be Americans taking road trips throughout the remainder of the year. Even if you don’t plan to venture very far this season, there are many ways to mix up your fun during the holidays. With this in mind, we thought we’d share our favorite standouts to make your 2020 extra memorable! (Like it won’t be memorable already, right?) Host Your Thanksgiving Meal at a Vacation Rental or Airbnb In the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland put it best, “There’s no place like home.” And although we couldn’t agree more, we’ve all spent a lot more time in our homes in 2020, and this year might be the perfect excuse to mix things up by opting for a holiday-inspired vacation rental escape. This doesn’t have to be one of those splurges where you drop a thousand bucks to stay the whole holiday week. I mean, if you can afford it, go for it! But this could also be as simple as choosing a home with a nicer kitchen or more gathering space for the family to relax. Look for last-minute deals on an Airbnb with a gourmet kitchen and pretend to be Martha Stewart for the day! 🦃 Take Your Thanksgiving Meal to the Beach or Any Other Nature Destination In Sarasota, Florida, a gorgeous beach destination with sugary white sand, taking Thanksgiving to the beach is already a longtime local tradition. And while this sounds especially dreamy, for those of you not living near a beach (that includes us), you could replicate this concept by packing up your meal and taking it anywhere with a beautiful view and a few picnic tables. And for those who want to gather while maintaining social distancing, being outside might make for a safer alternative. “Contactless” Thanksgiving or Christmas Delivery Fun If you’re not hosting big meals this year, consider making your favorite side dishes, snacks, or desserts and swinging them by to your family and friends for a thoughtful addition to their day. Host a Teleparty Movie Night Watching a great film after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner has long been a tradition for many families. Well, now, despite your location, you can watch TV with your friends or family via Netflix Teleparty. Over 10 million people are already using this service, connecting with others, and hosting long-distance movie nights and watch parties. Pretty cool! Volunteer at a local food bank or explore other community outreach options with the Salvation Army. As millions of Americans have lost income this year due to COVID-19, there is an unprecedented need for food, hygiene items, Christmas toys, monetary donations, and other things many of us take for granted. Feeding America, The Red Cross, and Vitamin Angels are just a few of the leading organizations collecting much-needed aid this season, in case you’re in the position to make a monetary donation.
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