How To Make an At-Home Vacation Feel Brand New
How To Make An At-Home Vacation Feel Brand New
It’s a shame that many people would consider a vacation within their national borders to be somehow lesser than going abroad and travelling the world overseas.
Sure, heading to a new country and land can be nothing if not exciting. The truth is that with so many tourists coming to your own country, odds are where you live is pretty great as well. What’s more, you live there!
You speak the language, can travel here more easily, have zero limitations on how long you can stay, and may even be highly familiar with the roads leading to certain destinations.
Better yet, it’s highly unlikely that you’ve already explored this entire area. For that reason, there are still wonders to discover.
For example, if you live in England but haven’t been to Scotland yet, well, that’s a whole new country right on your doorstep you could fall in love with.
But how can you make that at-home vacation feel brand new? So you don’t lament the loss of those sandy crystal-blue ocean beaches, or feeling like you’re a stranger in a strange land. That actually has its own appeal, right?
In this post, we’ll consider a few helpful measures you can take for success.
Rent A New Car
It can be nice to give yourself a little more wriggle room in how you plan your adventure. Since you’re vacationing near your household, it might be that you don’t need to book plane or ferry tickets quite yet.
But using cheap car rental services that provide you comfortable legroom, a relaxing drive, and more than enough space for luggage could feel like a brand-new experience.
This way, you can head to rural areas knowing that the car will be able to handle those roads, or that your children will feel relaxed in this pristine interior.
Pour Your Funding Into Beautiful Accommodations
An at-home vacation tends to save you money. You don’t have to spend hundreds on flights abroad or putting up in super fancy but also slightly overpriced experiences. Like staying in a Disney hotel (that’s fun while you’re here, of course, but few would agree it’s easy on the wallet).
Instead, you can funnel that saved money into having a higher-class experience than you might otherwise.
Even if you’re camping, you can find a better campsite with glowing reviews. Indulge in nice restaurant visits, or even opt for an extensive tour guide of a historical landmark.
This way, you get to invest in your vacation with style, perhaps even having better experiences than you could have afforded abroad.
What’s more is you don’t have to worry about the added headache of currency conversion!
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Invite More Along
When you’re not heading overseas, you may be able to bring your loved ones with you. For example, you might not be comfortable flying with dogs. In the case you’re only heading 100 miles to a beautiful rural village, you could bring them along as opposed to leaving them in private kennels.
Perhaps your grandparent can travel that distance because of mobility issues, or you can visit extended family you rarely see on your way. Making the event more social is not only fun, it can lead to great memories.
With this advice, you’re sure to make that beautiful at-home vacation feel brand new.
Do you have any tips to make your at-home vacation feel new?
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
