{"id":722,"date":"2022-08-02T09:29:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T07:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2022-02-15T09:29:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T07:29:54","slug":"need-another-vacation-why-not-try-a-staycation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/08\/02\/need-another-vacation-why-not-try-a-staycation\/","title":{"rendered":"Need another vacation? Why not try a staycation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A staycation is a vacation that you spend at home, and if you plan it correctly it can be just as good as a holiday anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>First things first:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Set up your space in advance.\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure your home is setup for maximum relaxation. Don\u2019t leave duties or chores for your staycation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No social media, no news alerts, no emails.<\/strong> Staying at home you never really get to shut off from your normal busy life, so make sure to intentionally shut off and be on vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here are some itinerary ideas for your staycation to make it the best vacation ever:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go camping in your backyard.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-garden-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-garden-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-garden-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-garden.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nSetup your tent (or maybe just make a bed and sleep under the stars) in your backyard.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Holiday drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-drinks-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-drinks-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-drinks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-drinks-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-drinks.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nPart of a holiday is the refreshing cocktails or fruit punches. Make up a daily pitcher with fruit punch, pieces of fruit and ice or spice it up with a little bit of vodka.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Catch-up on some sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-sleep-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-sleep-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-sleep-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-sleep-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-sleep.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nTreat yourself and buy some luxury pillows, take a long hot bath with some essential oils, put on a sleep mask and take an extra-long quilt-less nap.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create your own resort experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-patio-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-patio-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-patio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-patio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-patio.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nTurn your patio or garden into a small resort oasis, setup a comfortable couch or lounge chairs, hang some fairy lights or lamps, put some holiday music on, mix you favourite holiday cocktail and relax all day long in your small oasis<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Day Trips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-daytrip-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-daytrip-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-daytrip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-daytrip-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-daytrip.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nExplore a little bit further. If you are feeling a bit itchy and want to get out of your town, why not plan a day trip to a neighbouring town?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Treat yourself to a spa day<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-spa-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-spa-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-spa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-spa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-spa.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nSpoil yourself with a day at the spa and dedicate yourself to a day of ultimate mind and body relaxation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit a local museum or gallery.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-museum-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"837\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-museum-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/staycation-museum.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><br \/>\nYes, you might have seen it before, but we bet it has been a couple of years ago\u2026 You might even learn a couple of new things.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A staycation is a vacation that you spend at home, and if you plan it correctly it can be just as good as a holiday anywhere else. First things first: Set up your space in advance.\u00a0Make sure your home is setup for maximum relaxation. Don\u2019t leave duties or chores for your staycation. 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