Staycation
- If you need to stay at home after possibly being infected with a disease on a trip, see Self-isolation after travel.
Sometimes, a staycation is the best and most meaningful trip you can take. It's a way to have fun and save money when budgets are too tight for a real trip—maybe even minimum budget travel isn't an option for you. By being a "tourist" in your own town, you're sure to discover interesting things you never noticed before, and get some of the benefits of expanding your horizons by seeing your home through fresh eyes. It is also a way to protect the environment by avoiding the emissions produced by transportation.
UnderstandThe UK government during World War II at one point tried to persuade people to "Holiday at Home!"
Get inThis is the easy part physically but can be the hard part mentally.
SeeIt's likely that you've never done some of the touristy things in your city, except perhaps when you're entertaining guests from out of town.
DoSince you have the home field advantage, you can avoid the boring overhyped tourist traps and stick to things you know are fun.
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LearnTake a short class to improve your skills or try something new:
WorkStaying close to home can make it difficult to disconnect from work. Your company may try to reach you for questions or ask you to come to the office. You can practice self-discipline and simply tell them no.
EatEating is so intimate. It's very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you're inviting a person into your life.
Drink
SleepEven on a staycation, you don't have to sleep at home! You could treat yourself to a night at a four- or five-star hotel with beautiful skyscraper views and luxurious bathrobes and beds.
Stay safeWhile you're at home or in your local community, you are liable to know your surroundings but in case you get bold and use this opportunity to build that shed you've been meaning to put in the backyard or take your…
Stay healthyWhile staycations are not particularly dangerous, a common problem when getting back into your daily grind is getting off your sleep schedule.
ConnectA goal for many people on a staycation is not to connect but to disconnect. Some methods you might consider:
CopeIf you have pets, consider how caring for them will affect your plans.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Staycation" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0