With the soaring gas prices and rough economy, many people are opting for “staycations” this year rather than expensive vacations. A staycation is a vacation that is spent at home relaxing or visiting local attractions. Many people take this opportunity to visit local parks or museums that they normally do not have time to go to. Backyard bbq’s and pool parties are also options for staycations. Along with financial reasons there are other benefits of staycations over vacations. Trips to the airport have become so unbearable in recent years; it has made vacations more stressful than relaxing. There are some rules you should follow if you choose a staycation to make it beneficial. Because staying at home increases the potential of lying around in front of the TV in your pajamas all day, it is recommended to make plans at the start of the staycation. If the plan for the week is to veg out and be a couch potato, that’s fine, but if there are attractions and sites that want to been seen it is best to plan them just like a regular vacation. Figure out what day is best to go and set a tentative time for each desired item. Another thing to remember while on staycation is it is a vacation. This means checking work emails or blackberry messages should be avoided as well as drop in visits to the office. Staycations are an innovated way for people to explore what their cities have to offer while enjoying the other benefits of a relaxing vacation without all the added stress.
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While I may not even be getting a vacation this year, I definetly agree with you on making plans if you do choose a staycation. I have lived in Ohio all my life and I know that there are many places I may never see unless I were to make it a plan.
I just finished a staycation with my family. My parents and sister made the trip to my home, instead of my family traveling. We had a good time and spent much less than if we would have made a journey to a resort or other destination.
I am planning another staycation in a few weeks. My last one was only one day on a holiday weekend, but because of the way the holiday fell, it turned out to be a 4 day weekend. With the cost of traveling, it just seems to make more sense staying home and there is always something that needs done at the house. Of course, I didn't get any of the projects done that I had planned, but it was nice staying around the house. My wife and I do have a real vacation planned in about a year and a half and we are already looking forward to it.
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