Taking a vacation overseas this year might still not be possible, and until we know for sure, there’s no point in putting off some fun times. Rather than planning a vacation abroad, why not think about a staycation instead? This just means that, rather than going away, you stay home (or near to home). Take the same amount of time off work and make sure you plan activities just like you would if you went away somewhere. You might not be traveling very far, but that shouldn’t mean you can enjoy the most fantastic staycation. Here are some ideas you can consider, and there are plenty more besides. 

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Take A Road Trip

Many people automatically assume that they have to visit another country when they go on their summer vacation, but that’s not the case at all. In fact, it’s just as much fun (and a lot easier and potentially cheaper) to stay in your own country and take a road trip instead. 

You can plan as much or as little as you want to, depending on your personality and who is going with you on your trip. Perhaps you want to book each night’s accommodation, but you would prefer to leave the days free and easy so you can be spontaneous in between hotels. Or maybe you just want to drive and see where the road takes you. When else are you going to have the chance to do that? 

Camp In Your Own Backyard 

You may be someone who absolutely loves camping, but you might be thinking that you won’t be able to do it this year because of restrictions or budget issues. Of course, that’s not the case at all – you can camp in your own backyard. All you need is the same camping equipment you would have used anyway and a patch of lawn to set your tent up on, and you’ve got the makings of a fantastic staycation. 

This is a truly fun way to spend a few nights, and if you have kids, they will love the idea of sleeping in their own yard. Complete the picture with some barbecue equipment from BBQGuys and some indulgent food and drink, and you can almost forget your house is just a few feet away. 

Explore Your Own Town 

When was the last time you spent time exploring the town in which you live? Or the city? Or the state? Perhaps you’ve never done it. Your staycation is the ideal opportunity to explore and discover much more about the area you live in. There could be many different places to visit and things to see that you had never even realized were so close by. 

When you are able to do this, you’ll gain a much deeper appreciation of where you live, and you may even feel that you want to explore a little further afield. It’s always an adventure to try new things, and your staycation is just the right time to do it.