How to Have an Awesome Winter 'Staycation'

November 4th, 2014  |  Insurance

Staycations are becoming more and more popular. With some people less willing to fork out the big bucks for a family vacation or a trip to an all-inclusive resort, they are looking for alternative options for how they will use their vacation days.

Staycations are a great way to spend some much need time away from the office on vacation. Just because you are not planning a trip does not mean that you can’t have fun during your time off. In fact, staycations continue to grow in popularity because people are realizing how many great places to visit and things to do are right in their backyard, neighborhood, or city.

Benefits of Staycations

Staying home during our time off has its benefits:

• You will save money
• You won’t have to spend travel days sitting at the airport or in uncomfortable seats on a plane
• You don’t have to worry about things that could interrupt your trip
• You won’t feel the physical drain from travelling

Winter Staycations Ideas

Even though most people plan vacation time during the summer, there is no shortage of people that also take time off in the fall and winter months and there are plenty of great ways to still enjoy your time off.

Here are a number of ways that you can spend your days off at home:

1. RELAX! Sometimes you need to simply do nothing at all. Use your time off to sleep in, bum around the house and spend time with your family.
2. Break free from your normal schedule: Even though you are at home, it’s important to give yourself a break from the daily grind. Don’t worry about the laundry and other chores. Give yourself a break and use the time to do things you want to do.
3. Have a Netflix movie marathon: Who doesn’t love a good movie marathon? Park yourself on the couch with your favorite snacks and spend the day watching movies or catch up with your favorite TV show.
4. Visit the local museum: How many times have you thought about going to the local museum or other tourist attractions, but didn’t because you know there will always be another time to go? Use your stayacation as your opportunity to finally get there.
5. Plan a day trip: Is there someone in the area that you have been thinking about visiting? Now’s the time to go.
6. Hang out with the family: Sometimes life gets in the way of quality time with the family. Use your time off to spend some quality time with your kids and other family members.
7. Have a big family dinner: The time off at home can allow you to plan that big family dinner you always want to have but never seem to have the time to plan.
8. Plan a tourist day: Why not be a tourist in your own city? A staycation is the perfect opportunity to be a tourist, do touristy things and do the things you wouldn’t normally do.

The beauty of staycations is that you can do whatever you want with your time and you have the flexibility to change your plans as you see fit.

Have you taken a staycation recently? What did you do with your time off at home?