Well, here we are. In that stretch of dark, damp, chilly weather between the magic of the holidays and the sunshine of the summer. Yes, spring break is coming. Yes, some of your kids have mid-winter break. But for most this is the season of hunkering down and waiting for the weather to warm.
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Let’s be honest. You need something to look forward to. Something to break up the monotony of this season – without the stress and expense of planning a full-on vacay.
Enter: the staycation. A brief opportunity to have fun, get away, and be a tourist in your own city. You can make it a family adventure or just something for you and your husband to enjoy for a romantic getaway. For the month of Feb. you can enjoy 50% off over 40 local Seattle museums.
If you’re not convinced yet, here are all the reasons you need one.
- The holidays weren’t restful – they were stressful. Here’s your chance for a rest re-do.
- Kids usually melt down around Day Three of a vacation. A short staycation is fun for everyone; no meltdowns!
- Getting into the city is usually one of the biggest drawbacks of doing stuff downtown. Instead, stay in the thick of things so you can enjoy all of the fun with none of the stress!
- Your kids have always wanted to do some of the downtown tourist-y things and you always say no. Say yes instead.
- Since your staycation is local your money goes farther – no need for a travel budget!
- When you have something to look forward to (even if it’s just a small getaway), you’re happier overall. It’s science.
- You can reconnect with your family. When you stay home it’s hard to ignore the distractions of laundry, cleaning, and everything else that needs to be done but if you’re physically away from your house you can focus on what really matters.
- A staycation is short enough that you won’t be worn out by the time it’s over (and you won’t need a “vacation from your vacation”).
- You can surprise your kids with an adventure – even if you never leave the hotel!
- You’ll feel like you took an actual vacation. Even if you’re in the same geographical area, waking up in a new, exciting place will still feel like a vacation – without having to take a vacation.
