What is a Staycation?

A staycation is a unique kind of vacation in which vacationers, or staycationers in this case, stay at home instead of going away. One might ask how a staycation can be a vacation if it is spent at home. The idea behind a staycation is that one take time away from their everyday life, without actually having to travel away.

Staycations are a great solution for those who desire a vacation, but are short on cash, time, or simply hate the idea of travel delays. Staycationers might decide to stay at home, or may even check into a local hotel. Either way, they save on the cost of airline tickets and gasoline. These can be major expenses, perhaps costing vacationers hundreds of dollars just to arrive in their vacation destination. The staycationer, on the other hand, avoids not only the cost and time of traveling to a destination, but also the hassle of packing luggage.

First and foremost, specific times and dates should be allotted for the staycation just as though the staycation were being spent away. To prevent neighbors and friends from interrupting the staycation, phones can be turned to mute, and the welcome mat can be replaced with a “we’re on vacation” sign.

Generally, it’s a great idea to avoid the activities that are typical to ones everyday life, and replace them with the activities usually done on vacations. Activities usually done on vacation can be done on a staycation. These include board games, reading books, taking staycation photos, and watching movies with fellow staycationers.

Alarms can be turned off, unless they are being set so that the staycationers can wake up in time for something fun. Chores should be avoided at all costs. It may be tempting to revert to the activities performed in everyday life. Making a list can help keep staycationers focused on fun. Rather than a “to do” list, staycationers can think up a “could do” list filled with ideas for fun activities.

The money you save on vacations could be used to make your home and yard a friendlier more livable place.       A nice cool patio with a built in outdoor kitchen, is a definite step up from that old, hot, splintery, deck.   Imagine a quiet cove to read in while the kids throw the ball in the yard.   Add a hot tub, pool or fire pit and you practically have a resort.

Give us a call and we can work together to build you a vacation spot right in your yard.

Timothy R. Quillen
Landscape Division Manager

     P.O. Box 987, Waynesboro, VA 22980 Phone 540-946-3800 Fax 540-946-3814 Toll Free 1-800-868-8676