As the last major group of Americans now eligible for their COVID-19 vaccine, parents looking for a safe return to family travel have one more layer of protection. On Tuesday, November 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. With the year’s busiest travel period ahead with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, children who began their series of shots this week will be fully vaccinated by Christmas Eve. Now, vaccination approval for this important group could signal a safe return back to family travel.
What does this mean for vaccinated kids?
Since the announcement, over 1 million kids have gotten their first jab. Now, that peace of mind paired with pent-up wanderlust is putting many multigenerational family trips at the forefront of the priority list. “Celebration travel should be something we see more of moving forward,” Jenss says. “Also, there has already been a strong rebound in multigenerational travel which should continue.” Of course, while the vaccine protects against severe illness, continue to practice safety protocols like wearing a mask, sanitizing often, and sticking to open-air, outdoor settings when possible.
Where to vacation as a family, now that kids are being vaccinated
Kids can enjoy up to 6 pools at Grand Caribe Belize. Image courtesy property
With the return of family travel, the return of high demand comes too. Don’t wait—Christmas bookings are going quick, and the discounts won’t last for long. After all, Belize hosts a plethora of kid-friendly activities almost entirely outdoors, making it a perfect (and dare I say, perfectly safe) contender after vaccination for that long overdue family travel. Here are some of our best ideas of what to do with your little ones while in Belize!
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- Photo courtesy of Grand Caribe Resort
On the islands, there’s plenty to entertain with at resorts on Ambergris Caye, like at Grand Caribe and Ramon’s Village. Grand Caribe, with its six pools to splash around in even offers babysitting services, just in case mom and dad are thinking of a little diving day date. Inland, kids will relish new friends at the Green Iguana Conservation Project—San Ignacio Resort Hotel‘s resident modern-day dinosaurs!
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