vaxication

plural vaxications

1. informalneologismA postvaccination travel.

   Vaxications refer to pent-up demand for travel from those who are vaccinated. And they could be a needed boost for suffering travel and hospitality markets.

   2021 April 21, “What are 'vaxications' and how do they affect vacation rentals?”, in USA Today, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2024

   3 more examples

   While some experts believe that pent-up demand will have people rushing in large numbers to book “vaxications,” others, including Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, think the return to travel will be gradual, with people easing their way back.

   2020 December 22, Tariro Mzezewa, “9 Ways the Pandemic Will Change Travel in 2021”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 22 Dec 2020

   Some newly vaccinated people will be ready to get on a plane and travel far from home -- or at least as far as destination entry requirements allow. I have friends that have booked vaxications to Hawaii, Mexico and various Caribbean islands.

   2021 March 19, Andrea M. Rotondo, “Did you just get vaccinated? Here are 5 tips to plan your first ‘vaxication’”, in The Points Guy, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2024

   If health and safety concerns are the only things preventing a person from booking their vaxication, brands with clearly communicated safety measures will earn the attention and trust of potential travelers.

   2022 May 27, Kevin Tjoe, “Vaxications: How to tap into the industry’s pent-up travel demand”, in Rezdy, archived from the original on 20 Apr 2024