Turn Your Vacation Into A Staycation

Vacations are a great way for families to spend quality time together. You get to relax and recharge from the daily grind of everyday life, and more importantly, create lasting memories. There’s some good news if you recently canceled a family trip but still want a vacation; a staycation! A staycation is a vacation spent at your home, filled with fun activities and hanging out. Here are a few ways you and your family can make memories by turning your vacation into a staycation.

Transform Your Backyard (Or Basement!)

Your backyard has endless possibilities when it comes to trying to recreate a vacation destination. Your basement can work too! For example, you can grab an inflatable pool and ball for some beach-day fun.

As well as a beach day, you can even set up a scavenger hunt with clues in the bushes or bookshelves. Use whatever works! Find souvenirs online that you would have gotten on your original vacation for the perfect prize.

Create A Family Museum

Next, create a family museum with your kids or grandkids about your own personal interests and history. Visiting historical sites to learn about the place you are visiting is a great way to learn and have fun as well.

Furthermore, encourage them to be creative and make their own contributions as well. Create art displays and write about personal or prized possessions to display around the house, letting the creators of each piece be the tour guide.

Bring Your Trip Home

Vacations are a great time to learn about different cultures, foods, and activities. However, just because you aren’t traveling doesn’t mean you have to miss out entirely.

For example, you can research popular activities, local food, and history of the area from your trip. Find ways to incorporate those experiences for your family to enjoy. In addition, try cooking a traditional meal or looking at scenic photographs.

Changing your family vacation plans doesn’t have to feel like a missed opportunity. With a little creativity and innovation, your family can still have some fun and make memories at the same time. 

About The Author

Jaime Curl

I've explored many different fields within physical therapy, including acute care and oncology at Troy Beaumont Hospital, elementary through high school levels in the Troy School District, and outpatient physical therapy. As the office manager and marketer, I am able to combine my love for health and exercise science with my people skills, all with a dash of marketing and personal training. My hobbies include spending time with friends and family, baking, crafting, and watching my favorite movies or tv shows.