{"id":42999,"date":"2017-01-24T17:19:09","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T07:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42999"},"modified":"2017-05-17T10:55:23","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T00:55:23","slug":"7-reasons-you-need-a-staycation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/7-reasons-you-need-a-staycation\/","title":{"rendered":"7 reasons why you need a staycation"},"content":{"rendered":"

A staycation in your own city is the ultimate way to give in to the urge for some R&R and it\u2019s an attractive alternative if you\u2019re wanting to take time out without breaking the budget.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Why wait until you\u2019re 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\u2019s your staycation.<\/p>\n

Here are seven reasons why we love staycations:<\/p>\n

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  1. Say goodbye to travel time and hello to cocktail time:<\/strong> By having a staycation in your own city you start your holiday almost as soon as you leave the house #winning
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    1. Your piggy bank will thank you:<\/strong> Craving a last minute escape but your budget doesn\u2019t stretch to New York or Paris? Many of our capital city hotels are styled and inspired by some of the world\u2019s top cities and will give you that feeling of escapism without even leaving town. If you\u2019re saving and the budget doesn\u2019t 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.\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Avoid the taxi line:<\/strong> 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\u2019s nothing like waking up to a buffet breakfast after a night out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Mix it up:<\/strong> Trying new things and having a local bucket list of things to do really helps you see your city from a different perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Brag factor<\/strong>: Come Monday, you\u2019ll certainly have more stories to tell than your colleague who\u2019s binged watched TV all weekend!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Angel Place, Sydney<\/p><\/div>\n

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            1. Give yourself a taste of holidays, literally:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Be spontaneous:<\/strong> There\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Inspired? Get booking your next staycation here:<\/strong>
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