Vacationing is fun, but it can be costly and stressful if you’re the one creating the schedule. Everyone needs a mental break and doing a staycation (instead of a vacation) can provide just that. A staycation is a vacation spent at home, and involving day trips to local attractions. A staycation doesn’t mean you’re just sitting around your house all day eating ice cream and watching TV.
During a staycation, you can dine out more often than you normally would, spend a day at a local beach, tour a neighboring city, or go to a fun event, and be able to sleep in your own bed at night. Staycations help you save lots of money because you don’t have to pay for lots of travel, hotels, and overpriced tourist food and attractions.
Planning for your staycation gives you time to set up a fun schedule that feels like a vacation but has all the benefits of staying home. Are you Interested in having a fun and relaxing staycation of your own this summer? Here are some ways to plan the perfect staycation.
1. Do something out of your ordinary routine: The
key to having a fun summer staycation is doing something you might not normally do. This requires
not doing any work and finding ways to zing up your time off. Much of the fun
in a summer vacation is trying something new.
By adding something different to your time off, it will help
you get the vacation feel without the added cost. If you don't know what new things there are to
do in your area, do a simple Internet search using the phrase "free things
to do” along with the name of your town and you should be able to find a number
of different, fun things to try out.
2. Take a day trip: Part of the fun
of a summer vacation is traveling. Just because you’re taking a staycation
doesn’t mean you can’t travel. Consider a day trip or two during your
staycation to give you that travel feel.
Depending on where you live, there are likely going to be a
large number of different sites and attractions you can take in all within a
day’s drive. The possibilities are endless and might cost no more than the
price of a tank of gas and money for admission to the given location. Don’t
forget to add in a picnic lunch to make a full day of it.
3. Take in a movie or concert: The
average cost of a movie ticket was $8.97 as of 2018. When you add in the cost
of concessions, you could easily be looking at an outing of at least $50 or
more for a family. Concert attendance is only going to be more expensive. But
there are ways to get either experience without shelling out a considerable
amount of money.
Many cities and communities offer free family-friendly
movies or concerts throughout the summer. In many instances, these might be
second-run movies or older musical acts, but they can be a great way to get the
experience without spending too much money. Depending on where you live, the
events might be planned for the entire summer, which can help you plan which
you’d like to attend most.
4. Try out a new restaurant: Going
on summer vacation will almost always involve eating out for most meals.
Depending on the budget of your staycation, you may not be able to do this for
each meal. Instead, look at exploring one or two new local restaurants you've
wanted to try for some time.
This technique allows you to take a break from having to
cook, while also trying something new. If dinner prices are too high, then look
at going for lunch, since many restaurants will charge quite a bit less to dine
during the day.
5. Dine outside: Going on summer
vacation usually involves one thing: outdoor activities. Just because you are taking a staycation doesn’t mean you
can’t do the same thing, and in many cases you can do more because you’re
operating from your home base.
There are many things you can do outside during your staycation,
which can cost next to nothing, such as going on a hike, taking a family bike
ride or flying a kite at a local park. Whatever it is you choose, don’t forget
to take a picnic lunch or dinner with you to make it more of a day. Having a
staycation can be a great way to unwind and have fun as a family. With a little
work, you can have a great time at a fraction of the cost of a standard vacation.
“One's destination is never a place, but a new
way of seeing things.” (Henry Miller)
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2018
[i] Sources used:
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“5
Ways to Have a Fun Staycation on a Budget” by John Schmoll
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“5
Ways to Plan the Perfect Staycation” by
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“Staycation”
by English Oxford Living Dictionaries
“The Average Movie Ticket Price Rises Close To 4% in Q1 Of 2018” Anthony D'Alessandro
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