* As eager as everyone is for summer getaway, it's important to remember that in many areas of the US, new coronavirus infections are still on the rise. * If you are renting a vacation home during this time, make sure the property has a strict cleaning protocol between visitors, and look up any regional travel restrictions. * Be careful who you decide to go with: If the plans involve too many people, you may all be put at a higher risk of contracting the virus. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Yes, it's summer, and we all want to get away, but is renting a home right now actually safe? And how much is it really going to cost? Just as April showers bring May flowers, a months-long quarantine can make anyone a little stir-crazy. If you're longing for a change of scenery and a new venue in which to "stay at home," you're not alone — but it's important to make the switch safely. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: How waste is dealt with on the world's largest cruise ship SEE ALSO: * I own a spa in Phoenix, Arizona, where COVID-19 cases are soaring. As someone who touches people's faces all day, I'm going beyond required safety protocols to reopen. * Empty emails, confusing forms, and wait times of 14 days to 6 weeks: How North Carolina became the worst state in the US to file for unemployment * How small towns around the US are reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic SEE ALSO: 'FINANCIALLY IT'S BEEN CATASTROPHIC': HOW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT OWNERS IN GREECE ARE REOPENING AFTER THE LOSS OF TOURISM DURING COVID-19 READ MORE: CALIFORNIA JUST REPORTED A RECORD NUMBER OF NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES — AND IT COULD ROLL BACK ITS REOPENING IF THE SURGE CONTINUES
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