Reduce Your Stress With a Staycation!

By Donna Stark

Even though vacations are meant for relaxation, they can often be a source of stress for many of us. And because of that, it is sometimes better to plan something out of the ordinary, something like a staycation! What's a staycation? Well, it's exactly how it sounds. It's when you're on vacation but you choose to stay close to home. Staycations are a great option to go with if you want to escape reality for a bit but don't want to deal with the logistics, the squabbles in the car, and the pains of travel. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to when you choose to stay closer to home.

Save Your Money

The high costs of fuel and airline tickets can quickly add up, but if you choose to vacation closer to home, a huge portion of those costs will cease to exist. Imagine what you will be able to do with all that extra cash in your pocket? A fancy dinner, a night at the theater ... the options are endless!

Know What to Pack

How many times have you packed for a vacation and ended up using only a fraction of what you tucked in your suitcase? More often than not? You aren't the only one! A huge benefit of staycations is that it's always easier to pack because you'll know exactly what to expect with the weather and you can keep any extra items you aren't sure you will need in your car.

Say Goodbye to the Bickering

There are few things more stressful than traveling with kids who can't seem to leave each other alone, right? By spending fewer hours on the road, your children will barely have the time to poke each other, bicker over silly things, or become too tired and grumpy. You can arrive at your destination feeling calm, happy, and ready to go!

Experience More

Speaking of less time on the road, since you aren't using all the daylight for driving, you will have more time to enjoy new places and activities along the way and once you arrive. Sure, you may live right down the road or in the neighboring town, but have you truly experienced everything the local area has to offer? This is the time to act like an out-of-town tourist and explore!

Staycations for the Perfect Vacation

Reduce your stress and get the most out of your vacation time this year by choosing to stay closer to home. There are plenty of benefits in doing so and so much fun to be had! And the best thing about it is that it may even end up being your most favorite trip of them all!

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