Hi lovelies,
If you are looking to get away, but not too far away, you still have plenty of options for fun and adventure. Sometimes a short jaunt from home is the best place to be due to work and school responsibilities or for any other reason keeping you tethered at the moment. Continue reading to learn how to have fun even when you cannot go far.
Look for a City Close to Yours
Getting into your car and driving to a destination nearby is a nice change of pace when you think about airport travel and the related juggernaut of waiting and long lines. Take a moment to consider that, and then look for a destination close to home. Conduct an online search for “Cities one hour from [your city name]” and continue going one or two hours farther out to find someplace interesting to visit for a few days.
Look for Great Food
When on vacation, you want to eat food that delights your taste buds. Sometimes you will look for your favorite dishes, and at other times, you will want to try something new. One of the easiest ways to find just what you are looking for is by searching online. Look for specific keywords such as “Mediterranean restaurants in Arizona” to find your preferred cuisine and location. This makes it much easier to eat well and on time instead of running around while hungry looking for something without a long wait.
Do Something Different
One of the best parts of traveling and experiencing new places is that you get to try new things and do things differently than at home. This should be how you approach this mini vacation as well. Look for experiences you do not usually partake in. Step into an art gallery if that is not your usual go-to space. Find activities that will take you outside your routine to make this vacation just as memorable as any other you have been on.
Have a Staycation
If you happen to live in a large and bustling city where there is always something to do and something to see, you may be right where you want to be already! Look for hotels or resorts that the tourists stay at and book a room for you. Visit your local tourism office online and in person to pick up brochures, travel guides, and maps. View them with the eyes of someone who has not visited your city and create an itinerary from that vantage point. Go to the touristy venues and the off-the-beaten-path places that tour guides in the know recommend. You will be amazed at what your city has to offer and wonder how you never took the time to enjoy it before.
If you want to stay even closer to home, perhaps in your home, watch this video to learn how to do just that.
Now that you have some quick and easy tips on how to create a great vacation experience close to home, it is time to begin planning a memorable staycation. Enjoy the process of learning more about your local area. And remember that you will not have to worry about losing any luggage on the plane!
