I love to travel, I’ve learned to appreciate a good staycation over the years. Let’s be honest, travelling can sometimes be exhausting. Have you ever felt that you needed a vacation after a vacation? But firstly let's discuss what is staycation?
Staycation
Before I
jump into discussing my staycation essentials list, let’s discuss for a
minute what I mean by staycation. I’m sure you’d be aware that the term itself
is a blend of the words ‘stay’ and ‘vacation’. Some define
‘staycations’ as holidays spent in one’s own country, whereas others by
‘staycation’ mean when you have time off work, but decide to stay at home (to
do some renovation, long-forgotten housework, or just chill).
Staycations
allow you to experience your home city from a different point of view, getting
to know new areas and neighborhoods. Depending on where you decide to
spend your staycation, you may choose a hotel with a spa or a very nice
restaurant, or a place that it walking distance from a theater or cinema, for
example. Ultimately, I think to relax and indulgence are the main reasons to go
on a staycation.
From
Manchester to lake district in the UK, I am just a short drive away from the
lakes and beautiful sceneries of mother nature, also, we have a handful of
theme parks to choose from nearby. Spring is one of my favorite seasons for
staycations as the whole UK is blooming with beautiful and colorful flowers
and hilltops are covered with green carpets. When I’m getting ready for our
staycation there are a few Spring staycation essentials that I absolutely have
to have.
Staycation essentials list for 2019:
Gadgets:
In this
era, the gadgets are not choice or luxury anymore, they have become one's
necessities for everyday use. The gadgets which are must-haves for my
staycation are:
- Portable charger
- Good camera
- Travel adapter
Comfortable footwear:
If your
staycation includes the long walks, hills walk, hiking or your stay involves
beach and lakes etc then you must need a
comfortable pair of shoes and slippers.
Toiletries:
For any
weekend away, my pack usually includes:
- First Aid Kit: You can make up your own
or purchase them in a wide range of sizes.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Face cleansers
- Shower gel
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Deodorant/ Perfume
- Sun cream
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Lip balm
Medicines:
If you are taking any medicines, don't forget to take them with you on your
staycation. Other then that pack some allergy and headaches' meds as well.
So, these
are my staycation essentials for my city holidays. Let me know in the comment
section below what are yours :)
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