7 reasons why you need a staycation

A staycation in your own city is the ultimate way to give in to the urge for some R&R and it’s an attractive alternative if you’re wanting to take time out without breaking the budget.

Why wait until you’re on holiday to tick off your bucket list? Live in the moment and make the most of your city the way a traveller would. You can make it as relaxed or adventurous as you like, it’s your staycation.

Here are seven reasons why we love staycations:

1. Say goodbye to travel time and hello to cocktail time: By having a staycation in your own city you start your holiday almost as soon as you leave the house #winning
   

2. Your piggy bank will thank you: Craving a last minute escape but your budget doesn’t stretch to New York or Paris? Many of our capital city hotels are styled and inspired by some of the world’s top cities and will give you that feeling of escapism without even leaving town. If you’re saving and the budget doesn’t stretch to a holiday out of town or overseas, a staycation can be even more important and a well-deserved reward for being a savvy saver.

3. Avoid the taxi line: Seeing a gig in town or planning a date night in the city with your S.O this weekend? Turn your taxi fare into a cheeky hotel stay, after all there’s nothing like waking up to a buffet breakfast after a night out.

4. Mix it up: Trying new things and having a local bucket list of things to do really helps you see your city from a different perspective.

5. Brag factor: Come Monday, you’ll certainly have more stories to tell than your colleague who’s binged watched TV all weekend!

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6. Give yourself a taste of holidays, literally: Think about your international bucket list and work out how you can give yourself a small taste of it at home. For example, dreaming of eating your way around Italy? Book in an Italian cooking class. Or busting to ride the waves in Waikiki? Sign up for a local surfing class.

7. Be spontaneous: There’s such a thrill to booking a luxe hotel and packing your bags at the last minute. Often you can nab some great deals if you hold out and are flexible.

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