America’s newest vacation hotspot may be right in your own backyard.
A summer vacation can be quite a tricky and very pricey proposition. Where do we go and how do we get there? What should we do once we get there? How much will this cost? (And then, how much will it really cost?)
It’s hard not to notice that Summer prices have already taken a major upswing:
Gas isn’t cheap, even the cheap gas!
Hotels aren’t cheap, even the cheap hotels!
Travel expenses are up there, too.
Food, souvenirs and everything you may have forgotten to factor in, really, are not very cheap.
Vacations have always been a time for family and friends to get together just for the fun of it. To get away, relax and do a whole lot of nothing. Now, you may not have to go away to get away. More and more people are opting for a Staycation, a new America tradition in the making.
Americans are making the backyard their new staycation destination. Break out the above ground pool, the barbecue grill, flip-flops, big sunglasses, burgers, chips and sodas, now this is what a staycation is all about!
At night your staycation becomes a whole new adventure. Pitch a tent, pull out the t.v., dvd’s, video games it’s all there, right at your fingertips. Why would you leave this all behind and how would you survive without it?
You can see the world or you can enjoy the world that you’ve worked so hard to attain for yourself and your family.
If the phone rings and don’t want to answer it you don’t have to, because the lights are on, but nobody’s home.
Break out some herbal incense to get that chilled-out, relaxed atmosphere going strong.
Some of the concerns that you’ll avoid are;
Airfare, travel time and all of the complications that go along with it.
Car rentals
Hotel/lodging
Entertainment
Cell phone roaming charges
Some staycations can include activities like;
A day-trip to a nearby town
A day at the lake or river
Backyard camping
Local historical tours can give you a totally new perspective on the community around you
A Sunday afternoon drive
Backyard theater production
Outdoor cinema
Amusement park or fun center
Multi-family staycation
Some estimates state that the average North American vacation cost about $244 a day for two adults – according to AAA. The cost increases significantly once you include the kids, up to as much as $10,000 for a 10 day vacation.
The economy is rebounding, which is great for next year’s vacation, but for now we still need to save everywhere we can. Recycle those dollars within your own community and save for the important things in life.
