Nature Vacations Surge During Pandemic January 17, 2021 Humans spent a lot of time outdoors in 2020. After all, it is one of the few places we can safely go during a pandemic. Public lands saw a record number of visits, and interest in "nature vacations" surged. TripAdvisor says more than 50% of its consumers are more likely to take an outdoor or nature trip than they were before the pandemic. Booking.com's data shows that 56% of its travelers are searching for "off-the-beaten-track escapes". Pitchup.com, a lodges, cabins, and campsites booking engine, reports that reservations for 2021 are more than six times higher than last year. According to a study by RVshare, 73% of millennials indicated they are likely to rent an RV in 2021.