Talking About a Spring Break Get-A-Way?And Wondering What the Possibilities Might Be?

“Toe dip trips,” says Travelocity travel expert Melissa Dohmen, are what travelers are planning this year, with “visits to familiar destinations nearby, weekend getaways, or road trips and beach trips” to get back into the swing of getting away without health risks. Here are a few beachy options depending on where you’re located:

Located just off the coast of South Carolina, Daufuskie Island is known as the island with no bridges since it’s accessible only by boat. Its watery location means you won’t find big crowds like at nearby Hilton Head, but instead a slow pace, and family-friendly island perfect for a social-distanced and unplugged getaway. With more than 3 miles of waterfront, it’s pretty much like having your own private ocean. Haig Point has a number of houses to rent, plus a sprawling 3-acre equestrian center where you can ride horses on the beach, as well as one of the top residential golf courses in the United States. However, what Daufuskie is truly best known for is its slow way of life, whether that means fishing for dinner or shucking your own oysters right off a roasting pit, visiting local artists, playing in the sand, or simply riding bikes around the car-free island.

For families seeking a taste of a tropical island escape while staying stateside, The Florida Keys is the ideal springtime destination with warm weather, natural beauty, eccentric local spots, and a slow pace. There are several family-friendly, social-distanced options in the stretch of 44 islands and 42 bridges, among them bustling Key West, but head to Marathon, one of the first Keys in the string, and Marlin Bay Resort & Marina for its collection of three- and four-bedroom private vacation homes that combine casual design with lavish modern amenities and excellent fishing excursions which you can do while staying socially distanced.

If your family likes self-contained resorts and all-inclusive offerings, there’s good news in Florida. Nestled in between Orlando and Miami, Port St. Lucie offers an all-inclusive spring break escape (sans passport) at family-friendly Club Med Sandpiper Bay. The spacious resort is spread across 50 acres of land and situated alongside the St. Lucie River, with plenty of room to roam and enjoy a variety of land and water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, and even the flying trapeze. There’s unlimited food and beverage options, daily entertainment, a dedicated kids clubs, and an adults-only pool, sure to be a welcome respite for quarantine-weary parents.

Not every all-inclusive is a beach resort. Consider a dude ranch for social distancing getaway this spring such as Red Reflet Guest Ranch, a 25,000 acre luxury resort and working ranch at the base of the breathtaking Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. If the weather isn’t quite balmy yet in early spring, they offer cold weather activities including cattle wrangling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ATV/snowmobile tours, shooting ranges, and cooking classes, and yoga. All guests stay in their own private chalets with fully stocked kitchens, and all food and beverages (including wine and beer for mom and dad) are included.