Who claims that taking a leisurely vacation requires a large bank account or even time off from work? Turn one of your free weekends into an amazing getaway you and your spouse may enjoy by yourselves to break the pattern.
You might spend a decadent weekend in "Hawaii" or perhaps in an opulent hotel in "New York City". Naturally, all for pretend in your own home. A couple actually looped ocean video and played it on a big-screen television to take a cruise during the pandemic. Gazing out the oceanview window of their made-up cruise, they even had cocktails!
You get to make that decision! The nicest thing is that reservations are not needed. Use some of the tips below to transform your house into an upscale resort hotel.
- Organize! When you're getting dressed in your regular clothes from your own dresser, it won't feel like a staycation. Put together your suitcases as you would if you were heading on vacation and dress for pleasure. Should your house have a patio or backyard, bring sunscreen. Maintaining the theme of your staycation "destination" should guide your "vacation outfit." Shy away from khaki shorts and Hawaiian print shirts if your theme is the Bahamas. Still appropriate, though, is a maxi tube dress.
- Makeover your guestroom. If you're waking up in your own home, the thrill of your staycation will pass quickly. Choose to spend your staycation in your guestroom. And revamp it to continue with your staycation theme. Should you choose a beach motif, install a mosquito net canopy over your bed. Overhead string lighting will give the impression that you are sleeping beneath the stars. And to complete the effect, strew seashells and candles around the space. If you want your guestroom to feel like a posh hotel suite, think about getting new bedding.
- Set a tender scene. Nothing like a romantic vacation unites a couple. Spot fresh red rose petals all over your bedroom area and the stairwell to create the impression of a romantic hotel suite in your house.
- Make full use of candles. Supper by candlelight. See a movie in a room with just candles for light. Then take a bubble bath with scented candles slowly burning all around you.
- Tropical concoctions. It's common knowledge that most folks enjoy a little more than wine when on vacation. Popular tropical beverages that scream, "Island retreat!" include daiquiris, pina coladas, Hawaii Kai swizzles, and Bahama mamas. Stir your tropical drinks in a cocktail shaker rather than a regular kitchen mixer. This simple element will give your brief holiday a genuine feel.
- Make use of your outside area. Makeover your backyard into a haven. Most of your staycation should be spent outside if the weather permits. Get yourself some chaise loungers for your patio. An other option is to borrow a friend's beach chair set if money is really limited. Open the grill! Savor a fresh tropical grilling dish and eat outside. Remember to maximize the atmosphere of your outdoor table setting with rose petals, candles, and a tablecloth.
- Bring in a masseuse. When you and your spouse have expert massages outside, you will feel like celebrities. An excellent outdoor massage is one on a private patio or in a fenced-in backyard. Masseuses charge differently. On-location pair sessions, however, should cost between $150 and $200 per hour.
Maximizing your staycation is all about the little things. Little finishing touches like candlelight, switching up your sleeping arrangements, and sipping tropical drinks under the stars may make all the difference. One may almost imagine themselves on a Bahamas vacation with a little creativity.
And the financial savings over pricey travel are the nicest aspect of a staycation.
When pleasure and happiness can be had in your own backyard, why spend thousands of dollars on an expensive vacation? A little preparation, imagination, and a willing attitude can help you design a low-cost staycation that will leave you with lifelong memories.
Of course, there are some amazing, opulent vacations accessible these days. If you have more than a weekend to spare, get in touch with us for fantastic trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico.
