12 Ways to Make a Staycation Feel Like a Real Getaway

Just because you're not leaving home, doesn't mean that your vacation
can't be as relaxing as an exotic getaway. But in order to make a
staycation feel like vacation, you need to break up the monotony and
routine that comes with normal, everyday life.


So if you forgot to book your trip, you don't feel like traveling or
you're just too broke to go away, follow these simple tips in order to
make your staycation feel like a relaxing getaway.

• 1. Go off the grid at work.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  Work will be more likely to contact you if they know you're in
  town, so if you can, don't tell them that you're vacation is actually a
  staycation.

• 2. Resist the urge to answer work emails.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  Just opening one work email can have serious consequences.
  Your mind should be relaxing and not focused on the office. Besides,
  it's actually helping your productivity. They can wait, seriously.

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• 3. Limit your Internet usage

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  It's easy to waste all of your free time off browsing the web.
  Limit your Internet usage to designated times of the day, or only use
  if if you absolutely must.

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• 4. Put your phone DOWN.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  Just turn it off. Seriously. You'll be okay.

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• 5. Do something in your city or town that you wouldn't normally do.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  It's easy to fall into a routine, so try to visit an
  attraction that you wouldn't normally visit. Act like a tourist
  (judgment-free!)in your own city.

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• 6. Go to the movies, don't binge-watch Netflix.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  Falling down the Netflix K-hole can be very easy, so instead
  of binge-watching television shows, or watching 4 movies in a row, make
  an effort to physically go to the movie theatre instead. It will feel
  more like an experience instead of something you do casually. If you're
  hesitant to fork over a hefty price for a movie ticket, look into local
  screenings and free events happening in your area.

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• 7. Force yourself to read an entire book before your staycation is over.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  If you aren't a big reader, a book may be hard to pickup, but
  reading is a great way to relax and to keep yourself away from
  technology. Plus, you will forever associate that book with your awesome
  staycation.

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• 8. Build a fort.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  Building forts inside is a favorite childhood pastime, but as an adult you can turn your comfortable living room into a relaxing and fun retreat.

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• 9. Go out, but not where you normally go.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  When you head out, try to visit a new restaurant or bar
  instead of your same old haunt. You want the staycation to be a new
  experience, so jump out of your comfort zone and head to a new place
  you've never been.

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• 10. Treat Yourself.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  This is vacation, so if you have the means, treat yourself to a massage, some shopping or whatever makes you happy and relaxed.

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• 11. Turn your backyard or roof into a relaxing oasis.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  If the weather and space permits, create an outdoor area that
  you will never want to leave. Even if you just create a comfortable
  outdoor space to relax, it's important to get out of the house.

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• 12. Interrupt your routine.

  
  

  

  
  
  
  

  In order to make your staycation stand out from your nomal
  life, you need to break your everyday routine. Try to sleep in a little
  later and visit places you wouldn't normally.

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