Do you miss booking a flight and a hotel for your next long weekend getaway? Nothing surely beats the excitement of spending a much needed relaxation away from work. However, how would it be possible in the new normal?
Luckily, there are still a vast number of options to destress and enjoy your weekends. The new normal doesn’t mean the excitement is over. Instead, it is an opportunity to explore new things and discover new wonderful places.
Since the pandemic started, the tourism and hospitality industry has experienced a big hit. All of a sudden, tourism has died down, given the quarantine restrictions in the country. Now, while the restrictions are slowly lifted and people are already allowed to travel in limited capacities, some industries still find it hard to recover – some of which are hotels and condo airbnbs.
The rise of “Getaway” Airbnbs
As we are all aware, hotels and condominiums pose greater threats as it has many publicly-used high-touch surfaces such as elevators, elevator buttons, and door handles. Additionally, most people are wary of sharing spaces with others as the virus doesn’t clearly manifest itself in its early days. As a precaution, people prefer lounging in open and private places, where they can enjoy only with their friends and family. There has been a growing demand for airbnb houses in the suburbs and provinces, especially those with private pools where guests can have the place only for themselves. This lessens the risk of contracting the virus as the people you will be with are most probably the same ones you are with at home.
The growing interest in airbnb houses in the suburbs also presents opportunities for property owners to convert theirs into businesses. Your vacation house with private pools can be turned to cabins for rent, thus giving you extra income during these trying times, especially if your properties in the suburbs or provinces are underutilized.
Indeed, times have changed and travelling long-distance will be put on hold for quite some time. Staycation in places near home is the new norm. Want to breathe and destress? Why not have a quick trip to places like Antipolo? It is very accessible from Metro Manila and you’ll surely enjoy majestic and picturesque views.
We’ve prepared you a list of some of Antipolo’s best airbnbs here: https://danielalleje.com/quick-getaways-best-airbnbs-in-antipolo/. Check it out!
Our advice to people who want to go on a vacation in this new normal? Permit yourself to be happy! Explore places near home and discover the beauty of our own. Save that international trip once everything goes back to how it used to be. Safety first, travellers!