I love taking staycations with my kids. I always book a hotel with a pool, and typical rules go out the window.
A travel writer shares her strategy for taking short, local 'staycations' with her children to break up daily routines without the stress of long-distance travel. She emphasizes the importance of simple logistics, such as booking hotels with pools and requesting flexible check-in times.
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This reflects a growing trend in lifestyle and travel habits where families prioritize accessible, low-stress leisure time over traditional, expensive vacations.
The author doesn't wait for her whole family to be free to take staycations with her kids. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith I take my kids on staycations a couple of times a year as a surprise. I book hotels within two hours of home, and we only stay one or two nights. We all have fun, and I often return home more refreshed than when we go on longer vacations. I am fortunate to be able to travel with my children often. However, sometimes the travel bug bites, but I don't have the time, energy, or budget for a true vacation. When that happens, I plan a staycation close to our home in Washington, DC. Although staycations admittedly don't have the same thrill as a full-fledged international trip, they can still be a lot of fun.
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