Best way to spend your staycation

A staycation may not involve jetting off to a foreign destination or checking into an exotic resort, but it can be just as rewarding if planned with thought and purpose.

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For many, the idea of taking time off without leaving town may seem uninspiring. Yet the best staycations allow you to rediscover your surroundings, refresh your mind and body, and enjoy the simple pleasures that everyday routines often push aside.

The first step in making a staycation memorable is to approach it with the same excitement and commitment you would give to a holiday abroad. Mark the dates clearly on your calendar and treat the period as untouchable time off. This is not a few idle days between work shifts but a genuine break. Disconnecting from professional obligations is essential. Setting an out-of-office reply, silencing email notifications, and resisting the urge to check work updates ensures that the spirit of leisure is preserved.