DCL Director Bill, teaching virtually in our office building at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture
After more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic and a cold winter, most of us are a bit stir crazy and feeling ready for a vacation! Many of us have been cooped up in the same space day after day while working from home. We’ve had limited social interaction with friends and family members outside of our household and travel has been eliminated almost entirely. It’s only natural to crave new experiences or a change of scenery, and this phenomenon has a name now – it’s our“tripping point.” We know we’ve reached our tripping points when we’re getting depressed or jumping off the walls, needing a getaway to stimulate our senses and our minds.
True summer may still be a few months away, but it’s not too early to start thinking about a trip or a ‘stay-cation’. It’s been shown that the simple act of just planning a future vacation can help alleviate the feelings of boredom and stress that come with reaching a tripping point. For those who prefer not to travel far away, a few days of relaxing and exploring local areas provides many of the same benefits as a trip abroad.
While last summer the pandemic hindered many activities, such as taking a guided tour or visiting a museum, we now know how to do these things safely. When you board a cruise with Discover Cayuga Lake, you can be assured that all guests and crew members are symptom-free and in compliance with travel and covid guidelines, as they evolve.
Ready to get away? Manage your tripping point by checking out our summer offerings and planning a visit to Cayuga Lake! Our fun, family-friendly public cruises run from May to October. You can learn fascinating facts about the natural world on an educational eco-cruise or relax and take in the view on a mellow sunset cruise. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or an afternoon out of the house, the MV Teal can be a part of your next adventure!