Going for a vacation in the Bahamas, Dubai, or other tourist attractions can be fun. Have you ever considered having a staycation to balance off the vacations you have? You are probably feeling down over the thought of staying home and in your local area for the holidays but it doesn't have to be boring at all. You can spice it up and have fun while doing it. The upside of this is that it has so many perks, which we will dive into just about now…
It Saves Money
Having a staycation is one of the cheapest adventures you can ever initiate in your home. If you are a bit low on money but still want to enjoy the holidays with your family, when you initiate a staycation you will achieve that. Your kids won't feel like they are missing out and you will be able to save money so that you cater for your other needs. By not having to pay for anything except for your usual expenses plus a few extra fees for local attractions, you will be able to save so much money while still getting the pleasure of enjoying some good quality time with your family. Don't force yourself into going bankrupt by going for a vacation when you can barely stay afloat, instead, enjoy the intimacy of a staycation.
Reduced Stress
We all can attest to how the thought of a vacation can be very stressful. You need to plan for it, save money for it, put several plans in place to cater to any changes, and then pay for everything while leaving a dent in your bank. Not only this but travelling in itself can be stressful since you'll have to sit steady and endure the jetlag for hours before finally getting to the destination you are going to. If all this does not stress you out, then you aren't human. The beauty of a staycation, in contrast to all of this, is that you don't have to go through all of these stresses at all. All you need to do is ensure that you stock your house and go with the flow. It's hard enough that you have to be stressed about getting money and stressing during a time when you are supposed to be rejuvenating is not healthy. So if you are just trying to recharge without any stress or pressure, a staycation is what you need.
Familiarity With Local Attractions
Before focusing on all the other attractions that exist in the rest of the world, have you exhausted your local attractions yet? Probably not. This is why a staycation could be of great benefit to you, as you will get to connect with your local attractions and familiarise yourself with them in an environment that's comfortable for you.
Quality Time
Once you get on a plane and are now distracted by the new views and things that you see, a vacation barely focuses on spending time with your family anymore. Everyone will be focused on taking pictures, updating social media feeds, and tending to the things that are delightfully within reach. In the end, this may defeat the goal of having quality time with the family. A nice, pressure-free staycation will, however, keep you focused on what matters, and you will be more mindful of what is happening, fostering a good environment for family quality time.
Flexible Schedule
When you have a vacation, you are somehow pressured into planning an itinerary and sticking to it so that you don't end up wasting your money by dwelling on one site. Travelling is expensive, and because of that, you need to utilise the chance that you have to explore everything. This means that you have to allocate a time slot to every activity and ensure that you get it done for you to be satisfied. After all that pressure, you'd probably need to rest after a vacation, which is ironic, isn't it? A staycation, however, is very flexible as you can change plans to suit prevailing circumstances without feeling pressured. This flexible environment will allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the holidays.
It Is Convenient
Some people are just inherently not explorers. Therefore, when you force them out of their comfort zone, it needs to be done bit by bit and by starting small. Instead of waking up and taking a trip a thousand miles away from home, by starting with a staycation, they will experience the convenience of being close to home, while enjoying adventure. Moreso, if you have many kids, it may be very difficult to travel with them for a long period as things can get chaotic and hectic. By having a staycation, you'll be able to expose your children to adventure, while still keeping things in hand. Convenient right?
It Promotes Self-Reflection
A vacation should not only make you feel like you've seen the world and be happy about that. It should allow you to get the time to reflect on yourself before you hop back to your daily routines. However, when you are on vacation, chances are that you are going to be heavily distracted and incapable of focusing on yourself. A staycation is, therefore, more convenient in this area as it will provide you with the time and platform to reflect on yourself without trying to keep up with the hassle of the rest of the world.