IOLITE INSIGHT

Even as they finally venture out, some will keep COVID top of mind. Others, however, are throwing caution - and their masks - to the wind.

So, who can’t wait to hit the road? And who still wishes they had the pandemic as an excuse to tell Netflix yes, they are still watching?

The pandemic inspired many travelers to try rentals. Now, many of those travelers initiated to the rental experience are sticking with it.

Resort areas are leading the recovery as pale, socially starved, would-be vacationers long to bathe in sun, surf and perhaps a bit of sin.

COVID-19 vaccines are the best bet to save the $2.3 trillion global travel industry. They can also stifle or jumpstart a country's recovery.