Staycations are going to be part of your life for the foreseeable future! Still, there’s nothing wrong with that because most people don’t visit their local attractions. When you do, you realise that your home is just as stunning and exciting as anywhere else in the world.

But, before you head off and finally indulge in the break that you deserve, you need to cover all the bases. The problem with staying in the country is that it doesn’t feel like a vacation, which means you take unnecessary risks.

You’ll find the most common ones below and the solutions.

Not Doing Any Research

A staycation is an ultimate form of winging it since you’re never more than a few hours from home. If you don’t enjoy your getaway, you can load up the kids and the car and head back. There’s no harm in cutting it short and saying that it wasn’t the right experience for you and your family. However, there’s freedom, and then there’s taking a needless gamble. Researching what’s open, the operating hours, and whether they’re accepting customers during the COVID-19 pandemic is all it takes to figure out whether the destination is family-friendly.

Forgetting About Coverage

You need the same level of cover at home as you do if you go abroad. If anything, it has to be pretty comprehensive for a staycation as there is more to consider. As well as insurance for your car or vehicle of choice, you need to factor in your portable possessions and accidents. Plus, there are loopholes, too. Your insurer may not void the policy if you’re not further than thirty miles from your home and can’t prove you stayed in a commercial property for at least two nights. As well as remembering to purchase coverage, you must cross the T’s and dot the I’s.

Blowing Your Budget

A staycation is an excellent way to save money on a holiday if you budget properly. Unfortunately, too many families lose their inhibitions, just like they would if they travelled abroad. The key is to set yourself a target for the duration of your vacation, such as $75 to $100 a day, and try and stick to it. Yes, they’ll be stuff that you have to pay for – that’s inevitable – but there are also free activities. Most museums don’t charge entry fees, making them fantastic options, while walking tours are typically tips-only.

Failing To Relax

Relaxing is hard when you don’t feel as if you’re on vacation. This is probably the most challenging part of a staycation as your routine could be similar to the one you have at home. You even stay in a house, so it’s easy to see how you get stuck in a rut. An equaliser is to turn off your phone. Often, your cell isn’t a problem when you’re on holiday because it doesn’t work all the time, yet this isn’t the case when you stay in the country.

Thankfully, turning off the ringer or packing it in your bag should encourage you to unplug.