How to plan a refreshing weekend getaway?
Do you remember your last vacation trip? Your cravings for travelling are still not satisfied? COVID pandemic might be still upon us, but don’t let our mind to stuck on it. Instead, find a way to live in its company while doing what you best like.
Which place to be selected?
Though in current situation international trip and long travel plans are not advisable, find a nearby local destination or weekend getaway destination. Weekend destinations are generally away from the hustle and bustle of the city where you can pampers yourself with leisure, activities like camping, biking or hiking. Concept of weekend getaway is not new but risen its trends in last few years due to increase urge of travel among people. Moreover, weekend destinations have proved to be the best way for travel in corona pandemic.
Fix a day & plan your day off
The first thing you need to fix is the selecting dates for your weekend trip. As it’s a short trip you should fix your dates accordingly. If your presence in your job/business is necessary after the weekend, than you could not extend your weekend trip. It might be possible you need to extend your trip, so better you would figure it out earlier. Therefore, it is advisable fix the dates of your trip when your work and other belongings not hurt by your plan.
Fix a budget for your trip
Weekend getaways are mostly pocket/budget friendly unless your plan is to indulge in a wellness retreat. The main purpose of the weekend trip is to enjoy a good time and bring back the refreshing energy which has been sucked out of you due to work from home. Hence, you have to plan a trip according to the dates you have on your hand and the worth of the money you spent on it. Once you know your limitations, It would be easier to pick the nearby weekend destination.
Choose A nearby location
We often wish to enjoy weekend and festive holidays in a unique way. But these holidays are not long enough to plan a trip. Moreover, keeping in mind the current COVID situation, it would be wise to satisfy your travel thrust by choosing a nearby local destination. Weekend destinations generating the opportunity of income in a village, in short you are supporting “Vocal for Local” by choosing the weekend destination. And also, this way you can explore the hidden gems of your country/city.
List out your area of interest
Though the weekend journeys are mostly time constraints and you would not have more time, but it is very important for you to list out what you really wish to do. Weather you planning for leisure, for adventure, for relaxation or for staycation? Keeping in mind these questions, you need to prepare a trip plan. It could have lots of activities or barely a handful. Either way, your plan must be prepares in such a flexible way that could execute with the possibility of change.
Make a prior booking
It is advisable to book your accommodation well in advance. Find out a nearby weekend destination which fulfills all the requirements you listed down. It is further recommended that you conduct a thorough research on the place you would be choosing for accommodation and see if they are following all the necessary safety and health precautions set by the government. Health and safety is very much important in this current COVID pandemic situation.
Be careful about your packing
Pack Light. As long as you pack light, it would be easy on you. If you plan for a great weekend trip, you would be away from any massive chore that stress you out. Due to corona virus, a lot of things have been added to the packing list. Now, mask, sanitizer, vitamin tablets and small oxygen spray taken into account with other required list, and none of this could be ignored for a smooth travel experience.
