The vacation, holiday, staycation… All bring a smile to the face. Face it, we need to recharge our batteries on a regular basis. Typically, the way to do that best is a weeklong vacation. If you are travelling abroad, you are going on holiday. If you are staying stateside, it’s a vacation. And now, the staycation is growing in popularity to offset some cost. Regardless of your plans, the vacation is a must to preserve sanity among the masses!
Below is a link to a wonderful packing checklist that you can print. It covers just about everything you may need. Barnes & Noble also carries a pad of checklists for the frequent traveler. Just remember, if you forget something, don’t panic. In most cases you can find anything you forgot at your destination.
So now that the packing panic is averted, you can focus on a little bit of research about your destination. Ask around for starters. This is tried & true great advice and very handy for places like Disney, Europe, etc. Check a AAA travel site for your destination. They offer all kinds of info. When travelling in the US, every state as you enter from major highways has a welcome vacation bureau that’s filled with brochures and helpful people. Here on the EC (East Coast) beaches, sometimes all you need is a towel, chair & a great book!
The staycation is the vacation you take but stay at home. In order for this NOT to turn into a work around the house for seven days type of vacation, here’s some advice. At least for a few days, come into your home as if it were a vacation destination. Admire the furnishings & outdoor space. This is a Simple Abundance way to view your living space. If you don’t like what you see, take a day to declutter first. Look at your local town or closest city with new eyes. Do something close by that you’ve been meaning to check out & haven’t had the time. Visit a new restaurant that you’ve been meaning to try. Pack the fridge with some wonderful breakfast items. Just put the blinders on so you don’t work your week away!
Whatever you choose to do this year, just find time to relax and enjoy some quiet time even if it is in your own backyard!
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