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Are you staying home this year instead of going abroad for your vacation? How can you keep your family entertained during the holidays?
Not going abroad for your holidays and decided to spend your vacation at home instead?
How can you keep your family entertained?
Every year, many people decide to spend their holidays at home. This trend, known as a "staycation" (a combination of "to stay" (at home) and "vacation"), helps reduce holiday expenses while still allowing you to enjoy the sunny days close to home. But how can you keep yourself busy if you choose to spend your vacation "at home"?
Some activity ideas:
- Discover nearby towns and museums. Check with the tourist office closest to where you live. Very often, the towns and museums nearest to us are the ones we know the least about.
- Go for walks. Along the same lines as the idea above, many regions offer walking and hiking guides that help you explore natural areas, towns and villages, cultural sites, recreational parks, and more.
- Take out your bicycle. Why not make the most of the beautiful weather and go for a bike ride Take the opportunity to organize a picnic as well...
- Go to the movies. Treat yourself to an afternoon or evening at the cinema for a change of scenery.
- Go shopping. Large shopping centers often have a recreational aspect too. Take advantage of the quieter period to discover new collections or all kinds of stores, but... keep an eye on your budget!
- Play with your children. Bring out the inflatable pool, table tennis set, badminton rackets, pétanque balls, ... or organize an original game (click here for some ideas).
- Organize a special meal, a barbecue, a country-style buffet, ... and invite your friends, family, or neighbors. During summer, many villages also organize neighborhood gatherings or street celebrations.
- Try a new hobby: cooking, DIY, gardening, drawing, photography, a new sport, ... A staycation is the perfect time to discover talents you never knew you had.
- Volunteer work: Some organizations are looking for volunteers, especially during the quieter summer months when regular volunteers are away. Find out what opportunities are available in your area.
