{"id":3043,"date":"2013-05-30T12:01:35","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T12:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ididgo.com\/?p=3043"},"modified":"2013-05-30T12:01:35","modified_gmt":"2013-05-30T12:01:35","slug":"ways-to-relax-while-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ididgo.com\/?p=3043","title":{"rendered":"Ways to relax while on vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

An article by Britt Reints<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8 Tips For A Relaxing Vacation<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Stay at an all inclusive resort<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I\u2019ve often made the mistake of avoiding all-inclusive\u00a0resorts\u00a0because of cost and lack of variety.\u00a0 I tell myself I need to go to a city and see\u00a0everything<\/em>, not just the inside of a luxurious resort.<\/p>\n

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But when you need to truly relax and let go, an all inclusive resort can be the perfect escape. Not only are you taking a break from work, but you don\u2019t have to worry about the other details that can consume a vacation like \u201cwhere are we eating?\u201d and \u201chow do we get there?\u201d and \u201cwhat are we going to do this afternoon?\u201d\u00a0 Most resorts will offer several dining options on site, transportation is as easy as an elevator ride, and you\u2019ll usually find a full activity calendar centered around multiple pools and rec rooms.<\/p>\n

2. Go to the water\u00a0<\/strong>– Whether it\u2019s a\u00a0beach, a river or a quiet lake not far from home, the waterfront provides a soothing backdrop for a relaxing vacation.<\/p>\n

The best thing about the beach or a lake is that you don\u2019t have to\u00a0do<\/em>\u00a0anything to enjoy it.\u00a0 Sure, you can swim or surf or fish \u2013 depending on the waterfront you\u2019ve found yourself on.\u00a0 But you can also just sit.\u00a0 And watch.\u00a0 And listen.\u00a0 I\u2019ve yet to meet a stressed out adult that couldn\u2019t appreciate just sitting on the beach, listening to the sound of the waves.<\/p>\n

3. Unpack your suitcase<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s a long weekend or an extended 10 day vacation, living out of a suitcase sucks.<\/p>\n

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Digging through luggage every morning can make you feel cluttered and disorganized.\u00a0 Cluttered and disorganized are not feelings that are conducive to total relaxation.\u00a0 It\u2019s a constant reminder that you\u2019re not home in your own space \u2013 and not in a good way.\u00a0 Taking the time to put your clothes in the drawers and in closets and unpack your bathroom things creates a\u00a0home away from home<\/em>\u00a0feeling in even the shabbiest hotel room.<\/p>\n

4. Make lists, not itineraries<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 you can still go sightseeing and play tourist without stressing yourself out.\u00a0 The trick is to loosen the reigns on your schedule a little bit.<\/p>\n

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Before you leave for your vacation, make a list of the\u00a0attractions and things to do\u00a0in the area you want to see.\u00a0 Take note of prices, hours of operation and days they might be closed.\u00a0 Make a loose outline instead of rigorous time sheet.\u00a0 \u201cOn Tuesday we\u2019ll head over to the museum.\u00a0 When we get done there, we\u2019ll go shopping.\u201d\u00a0 There\u2019s a big difference between \u201cwhen we get done\u201d and \u201cby 3 we should be at the mall.\u201d\u00a0 You can still hit the high points without the added stress of keeping an eye on your watch for your entire vacation.\u00a0 Be in the moment, so to speak.<\/p>\n

5. Bring cash<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you\u2019re\u00a0traveling on a budget, it\u2019s hard to fully enjoy the things you\u2019re spending money on if you\u2019re keeping a running total of what you\u2019ve spent in the back of your mind.<\/p>\n

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Decide on a budget that makes sense for you before you leave.\u00a0 Regardless of how much or how little you can afford, take out all the cash you\u2019ve budgeted for spending money \u2013 souveneirs, dinners out, tips, etc.\u00a0 Now, you obviously don\u2019t need to be walking around with massive wads of cash.\u00a0 Put the bulk of it in the hotel safe and take out what you need for the day (or night, whatever).\u00a0 This might seem silly, but it\u2019s a lot more freeing to know you can spend whatever you\u2019ve got on you without worrying about a surprise on your credit card (or bank statement) when you get home.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to relax if you\u2019re stressing about money.<\/p>\n

6. Pamper yourself\u00a0<\/strong>– Self indulgence is relaxing.\u00a0 It\u2019s especially relaxing if your primary role in your\u00a0real life<\/em>\u00a0is to take care of other people (see: moms, dads, husbands, wives, managers, and practically any responsible adult).<\/p>\n

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Indulgence means something different for everyone.\u00a0 It might be a 90 minute message at an actual\u00a0spa, or buying something because it fits and not just because it\u2019s on sale.\u00a0 Maybe it\u2019s ordering whatever you want at a great restaurant or going to a popular Broadway show.\u00a0 Or maybe it\u2019s convincing your wife to go para sailing with you even though it\u2019s $60 a person for a 15 minute ride.\u00a0\u00a0Whatever\u00a0<\/em>your selfish indulgence is, allow yourself at least one\u00a0just for you<\/strong>\u00a0thing on your vacation.\u00a0 Use your head and you don\u2019t have to break the bank to feel like you\u2019ve been spoiled.<\/p>\n

7. Get enough sleep<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Do you ever notice how exhausted people are when they get home from vacation?\u00a0 Maybe it\u2019s because they stayed up late and woke up early in a frantic attempt to\u00a0get it all in.<\/em><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m guilty of this.\u00a0 I tell myself I can get caught up on my sleep when my vacation is over.\u00a0 Because it is\u00a0so much easier<\/em>\u00a0to get a good night\u2019s sleep when you\u2019re back to working full time, unpacking and catching up on laundry.\u00a0 No.\u00a0 I\u2019m not suggesting you sleep your vacation away, but if a solid 8 hours or an afternoon nap means scratching a few items of your list of things to do, it might be a sacrifice to consider.\u00a0 As cliche as it sounds, being well rested is crucial to really relaxing.<\/p>\n

8. Unplug\u00a0<\/strong>– I consider an iPhone a\u00a0necessary travel accessory.\u00a0 I stock up on\u00a0iPhone apps for traveling.\u00a0 But even I can appreciate the value in not being constantly connected while I\u2019m on vacation.<\/p>\n

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Do you know people used to leave home without cell phones?\u00a0 There was a time when people would go days without answering emails!\u00a0 How did they ever survive?\u00a0 The fact is, the world will not fall apart if you\u2019re unreachable for a few days.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve left the kids at home with a sitter, it might be important to keep your phone on for emergencies \u2013 but it\u2019s also OK to say \u201cplease call for emergencies and not just to chat or check in.\u201d\u00a0 Let people know ahead of time that you\u2019re going on vacation and set up a plan with key people to reach you in case of emergencies.\u00a0 And if the friend you haven\u2019t talked to in months pops up on caller ID, don\u2019t be afraid to take advantage of voice mail.<\/p>\n

Remember that you\u2019re paying for this vacation.\u00a0 And it\u2019s OK to take a break from all the responsibilities and obligations once in a while.\u00a0 It will all still be there waiting for you when your vacation is over \u2013 whether you\u2019ve spent that time truly relaxing or not.\u00a0 Make the most of it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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