Staycation – Is it for me?

According to experts, this year is the year we all decide to give up the pleasures of abroad and spend a cheap holiday in the UK.

The word ‘staycation’ has entered our vocabulary, whether we like it or not!

So staying home is the new thing about leaving?

It can be argued that, with a little application and ingenuity, you can have a perfectly nice break that doesn’t involve taking the 5:15am train from Heathrow and, unless you’re a really terrible cook, not Montezuma’s Revenge the end of it. either!

So here’s my guide to making the most of your stay.

Take a look at some of the destinations listed here: canal boat trips, cabin rental, a mid-week getaway to a nice hotel…

Remember, it’s a party – so leave the phone off. Don’t take work calls. Unless you really want to, don’t wallpaper the living room.

Take a break from the kitchen: go out to eat or order a pizza delivered.

Yes, you can watch TV during the day if you want! Or take a nap, or have a beer with your lunch – it’s its rest, so do what you feel like. Or nothing.

Now is the opportunity to try a new activity. Fishing or maybe golf? Check out our guides.

Read that blockbuster novel you’ve been meaning to read for a long time. And if you really want to save, visit your local library for free (but don’t do what I do and forget to return them! Those late return fees soon add up!)

Fantasy ideas: take your other half on a date. Leave the kids with the grandparents and enjoy a romantic stay in a luxury hotel. Or take a separate vacation: a weekend with the girls (or the guys).

A little ingenuity and imagination can go a long way. Imagine that you are a foreigner in your own neighborhood and visit the places of interest: castles, museums, art galleries, parks. Go swimming at the local leisure center! Rent a bike and hit the local trails. Have a picnic in the park. Try a new restaurant or a different type of food, maybe Thai or Mexican. With a little thought, a UK holiday can be just as rewarding as a holiday abroad.