{"id":43977,"date":"2020-03-28T08:46:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T15:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=43977"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:43:19","slug":"staycation-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/staycation-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10 WAYS TO HAVE A STAYCATION AT HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a founder of We Are Travel Girls I want to say I hope you and your family are staying safe and staying home during this difficult time. While I know it can be hard to be stuck at home, I do believe one positive of not being able to travel right now is that we are forced to slow down and appreciate the little things and be reminded that just being alive is a gift.<\/p>\n

So, while we are all stuck at home, and can’t physically travel, what better time to enjoy a staycation at your house? Below are some ways that my family and I have been able to get in “vacation mode” and enjoy some of the best parts of being on vacation without leaving our home. <\/p>\n

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1) Set Up Your Own Cocktail Bar<\/h2>\n

Vacation mode is a state of mind and with a little effort, you can create it without leaving your house. To me, one of the best parts about going on vacation is that I am free to drink cocktails and wine to my heart’s content. So if you can’t go to the topical beach bar, bring it to your house!<\/p>\n

Set up an area in your kitchen, dining room, or even outside (if you have an outside space), and designate it as the cocktail bar for a couple of hours. This might sound cheesy but decorate the space to make it special: create a sign for your bar, put some flowers out if you have access to some, decorate your bar with anything tropical or beachy, learn how to make a new tropical cocktail, and add a special touch to your drinks like an umbrella or a pineapple wedge. All these things signal to your brain that this space and this time is now special and different. Cheers!<\/em><\/p>\n

SOLO TIP<\/strong>: If you live alone FaceTime a girlfriend and enjoy happy hour at your new bar together! <\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/strong>16 Travel Themed Cocktails To Enjoy At Home<\/a><\/div>\n

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2) Watch Vacation Movies<\/h2>\n

Vacation movies are one of the best ways to “go on vacation” without leaving your couch. Throw on some comfy clothes, grab some popcorn and a glass of wine (yes I’ll take any excuse to drink wine) and get ready to go on a virtual vacation.<\/p>\n

A few lighthearted, fun movies that make me feel like I’m on vacation are 50 First Dates<\/em><\/a> (2004) with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, Vicky Cristina Barcelona<\/em><\/a> (2008) with Scarlett Johansson, Just Go With It<\/em><\/a> (2011), with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants<\/em><\/a> (2005) with Blake Lively, and Murder Mystery<\/em><\/a> (2019) with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.<\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/strong>25 Of The Best Travel Movies<\/a><\/div>\n

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3) Plan Your Dream Vacation<\/h2>\n

There is no better time to plan your dream vacation than right now! Planning the perfect trip takes weeks or even months so while you can’t currently travel it is the perfect opportunity to decide on the destination for your next getaway and start planning.<\/p>\n

I created this list of 20 Of The Best Luxury Eco Hotels In The World<\/a> which is a great place to start your research. And here is a list of some of my favorite destinations to inspire your next adventure. Happy planning! <\/p>\n