Remember: You’re on vacation. So find something fun to do. That doesn’t mean painting the house or cleaning out closets, unless you really like doing that sort of thing.
Go someplace nearby that you’ve never been – or haven’t been to for a while. An amusement park. A museum. A park. A spa. By spending your vacation at home, you may discover some hidden treasures.
Change your routine:
Get a hotel room
Try a new restaurant
Hire a personal chef
Skip the chores – you could even get a cleaning service to do it for you
Take public transportation
Turn off the e-mail, cell phone and PDA
Be spontaneous. Leave some unscheduled time for unplanned fun
Check the Web for information:
Find tourism sites for attractions, guidebooks, maps, even coupons for discounts and free events
Online calendars have dates for concerts in the park, festivals, ball games
Have an adventure:
Hit a bike trail
Take a hike
Take a lesson – horseback riding, swimming, skydiving, bungee jumping, fly fishing
Take a photo safari at a zoo
Pick your own vegetables
Your own backyard:
Break out the grill and have a picnic feast
Pitch a tent and take the kids camping
Get out the volleyball net or the croquet set and have a party
