6 Benefits of Stay-cations
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Our desire to climb the ladder of success faster than our rivals stems from our need to establish better lives for the ones we love. Most of us work more than the usual 9 to 5 grind in order to make the best of what we have. Why do we so often talk ourselves out of a break? Do we not deserve to reap the rewards for our hard work?
No. By depriving yourself of vacations, according to WebMD, you join many hardworking and vacation-deprived American’s who experience burnout, reduced productivity, diminished creativity, failed relationships, stress, or stress-related ailments such as depression.
What if you really want to go on a vacation yet lack the funds for it? What if you’ve been dreaming of traveling to a far-off island in the Pacific for quite some time now?
No worries! You can have your vacation on a very limited budget by having a stay-cation instead.
Benefits of Stay-cations
Aside from economy, stay-cations offer other advantages:
No traveling time
One of the best things about vacations is getting to travel to places that you have never seen before. However, travel is also one of the main reasons why some people skip vacations. Traveling is labor-intensive; packing your things, preparing medications, seeking the help of a dog walker, etc.
No need to search for a place to stay
One of the most exasperating and frustrating things that can happen to a would-be traveler is to find out that your room reservation has been given to someone else just because you were late.
When you’re on a stay-cation, all you have to do is to decorate your home according to the theme you desire. Let your creative juices flow! By reusing those curtains, linen and decorations that have been stored in your attic for ages you’ll revamp your home into a grand place to stay for the length of your vacation. And while you’re at it, why not invite other groups? Relatives and friends can turn your vacation from great to awesome!
No add-on expenses
Traveling comes with another caveat, and it goes by the name of shopping. Traveling to an unfamiliar place will make you want to taste the local cuisine and shop for souvenirs. Yes, some of your family and friends might expect a little something upon your return. Before you know it, your credit card is full of purchases. However when you are on a stay-cation, you only spend for food and fun activities; no other add-ons required.
Unmatched comfort and convenience
Why travel elsewhere to stay in a hotel that boasts of being “your home away from home” when you can have the comforts of being in your own home? You won’t need to deal with being penalized for late checkouts or lumpy mattresses and can do with your home as you please. Occasionally there is no better place than your own home when you just want to sit back and relax.
No need to worry about pets
Some people hesitate to go on a vacation because they’re worried about the hefty boarding fees or the inconvenience of traveling with a pet. There’s no need for those when you’re on a stay-cation. You can have fun with Fido anytime you please without expensive pet care fees.
You can add variety
Stay-cations give you the opportunity to check out all the things your city or state has to offer. Be creative and pick a few of them to explore! The benefit of becoming a tourist in your own location is that you discover the history and stories of the area you call home and the money saved goes right back into your local businesses.
Stay-cations are indeed, the cheaper, healthier and better way to relax, unwind and enjoy during your much-needed vacation. So why not plan one right now? You deserve it. Contact your local agent for tips and tricks to making the most of it.