Staying Put (Well, Not Exactly)

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When Staycation was first coined in the United States during the financial crisis, many didn’t realize this choice of holiday would gain popularity. People simply stayed home rather than travelled because of necessity.  The reality, even today, is vacations can be quite costly depending on our choice of travel, accommodations, and entertainment venues.  When we have so many items on our wish list, occasionally we may have to forego an elaborate holiday.  The cost of a family wedding, a kitchen renovation, or a new vehicle suddenly hampers any getaway plans for one season. The money-on-hand may be a little sparse to entertain an expensive getaway but it may be sufficient for a staycation.

The words “stay” and “vacation” were creatively blended into “staycation”.   By simply staying home and planning unique activities, we can ideally create everlasting memories.  The trick to having a memorable staycation is to create new experiences or take part in fun activities we often can’t fit into our busy schedules. After all, the real importance of a vacation is to relax, create memories, and spend time with family and friends.

The important consideration for a successful staycation is to plan daily activities.  Our imaginations help to design the perfect holiday at home.  With a little assistance from the Internet, endless ideas pop up. Simply click here to discover 30 Ideas for Summer Fun, Staycation Style.  This fantastic article tells us How to Kick Back, Relax and Vacation at Home.

The downside to a “staycation” is feeling the need to catch-up on projects and work activities.  We can easily fall into the trap of working our way through our vacation because we have the extra time. Caution should be exercised so we don’t exchange a sense of accomplishment for physical exhaustion.  All work and no play is not fun. While a staycation can be easier on our budget, we need to be fair to ourselves and our family. 

Staycation spells F-R-E-E-D-O-M.  There are no deadlines or delays because everything happens on our timetables. We control everything from when we choose to do something to what we choose to do.  This kind of holiday provides freedom from jet lag, packing, long drives, or waits at airports.  

Kick back and relax as you plan your next unforgettable staycation which is…

          F - Fun-filled

          R - Relaxing

          E - Experimental

          E - Enjoyable

          D - Daring

          O - Outstanding 

          M - Memorable