3 Vacations You Won't Find Advertised

Day Trips

Sometimes the effort of packing for an oovernight stay is just too much to face and that can be the perfect time for a day away. Plan them around places you want to see in your area, but never seem to get the time to see them, usually within four hours each way. To get the full benefit of this, you have to treat it like a vacation. Plan ahead, pack the night before, and get an early start. And, of course, have breakfast on the road! Plan to arrive mid- to late-morning. Bring a picnic or plan to eat at a local restaurant. For supper, eat on the way home, or stop for some pizza. And, after you get home, stay on vacation mode the next day as well, without working or projects.

Same Old-Same Old

Sure, it's fun to vacation in a new place each time, but it's also sometimes a little cumbersome and requires all sorts of planning. Many families already go to the same place each time, such as the family cabin or beach condo. The familiarity alone heartens all. With people moving at such a fast pace, it's reassuring to kids to return to a favourite destination. The returning friends come into play even more as they grow older, and as hanging out with their friends become more important in their lives.

Vacation at Home

Sometimes the thought of planning an itinerary, making reservations, and packing makes a vacation sound like drudgery. So, why not consider vacationing at home for a change. Home vacations can give you the break you need without the stresses involved in getting your family there. Start with a clean house, then forget about it! Don't do your fix up projects now, or even mow the lawn. Have many quick-fix foods on hand, frozen entrees, or pre-prepared meals, and of course take out menus. Plan at least two meals with parents, but not children, preferably out of the house. You can do things outside of the house things you don't often get time to do, but they really should be very close to your house, even if it's simple like flying a kite in the park. Check out places and tourist locations nearby you've never been to before.