{"id":28242,"date":"2020-04-23T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/staycation-nation-stay-home-stay-healthy"},"modified":"2020-04-23T15:00:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:00:41","slug":"staycation-nation-stay-home-stay-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/staycation-nation-stay-home-stay-healthy","title":{"rendered":"Staycation for the Nation \u2013 Staying Home, Staying Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

When all you want to do is travel but everyone in the world (it seems) is sheltering in place<\/h2>\n

\"StaycationThere\u2019s no denying that COVID-19 is a serious and terrifying threat to our friends and families and, quite frankly, the whole world. In previous posts, we thanked our Front Line Heroes<\/a> \u2013 we can\u2019t thank them enough actually! \u2013 and offered tips on self-care while sheltering in place<\/a> as well as optimizing sleep during a crisis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re taking a lighter approach \u2013 because sometimes we just need to smile, right?<\/p>\n

Many people missed out on spring break thanks to the virus, forcing a nation to get creative with travel plans. Instead of traveling to the beach, we\u2019re traveling to the living room, the bedroom, our backyard \u2013 maybe taking a wine tour in the dining room too. Like you, we\u2019ve been tempted to take on a home improvement project to get us through the isolation but getting materials has proved tricky. Turns out Home Depot and Lowes aren\u2019t essential services. Go figure. And cleaning out the garage has led to piles of boxes sitting in corner because donation centers are closed too. The frustration is real, folks.<\/p>\n

As the weather begins to warm, there\u2019s no doubt we\u2019ll all be itching for family fun at the beach. But in light of the fact that we can\u2019t travel anywhere \u2013 and won\u2019t be traveling for a while \u2013 we thought some innovative staycation ideas were in order.<\/p>\n

Staycation \u2013 leisure activities that don\u2019t require overnight accommodations<\/h2>\n

Kick back, relax and stay at home. Stay up late, sleep in late and remember, it\u2019s okay to ignore work emails and calls when you\u2019re on vacation \u2013 no matter where that vacation happens to be\u2026<\/p>\n

Take your boardgames online<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"TakeIf your COVID partner(s) doesn\u2019t want to play the same game you do, click on over to boardgamarena.com<\/a> and find a new partner. It offers almost 200 games and works in-browser, so no downloads needed. Even better, it\u2019s free. If you want voice and video chat, you can choose to pay a small monthly fee.<\/p>\n

Order a fancy dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"OrderSet the mood, play your favorite vacation sound track and relax by candlelight with food you didn\u2019t have to make yourself, just like when you\u2019re on vacation. Your local restaurants will thank you and you\u2019ll enjoy a great meal \u2013 double bonus.<\/p>\n

Read a book<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"ReadOur favorite part of vacationing at the beach is the hours spent reading and napping and reading some more \u2013 and maybe another nap. If it\u2019s still too cool to take your reading outside to the deck, fire up the furnace and spread your beach blanket on the floor. At minimum, we guarantee a nap in your future<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fly yourself to the moon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"FlyOr Mars. Take a ride on a rover with Access Mars<\/a>. Or check out NASA TV<\/a> and see what earth looks like from the International Space Station. No security, turbulence or nasty airline food. Sweet, right?<\/p>\n

Turn your bathroom (and bedroom) into a spa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"TurnTea, candles, bathtub, beautiful bedding \u2013 just some of the things you\u2019ll need to create your own sleep spa. We\u2019re betting you\u2019ll wake up bent on maintaining your status as a newly anointed sleep ambassador. Learn how to create your own sleep spa<\/a> \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the importance of aromatherapy for sleep<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

DIY back massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"DIYAfter some tub soaking (and maybe a nap), lie on your back on a carpeted floor with tennis balls positioned under pressure or points \u2013 above your pelvis or between your shoulder blades. Use your body weight to roll gently side to side and up and down. Note: listen to your body and stop if you feel pain.<\/p>\n

DIY foot massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"DIYContinue the relaxation using the tennis balls under the soles of your feet. Again, push down on the balls, concentrating on your instep and ball of the foot. Do this for a few minutes while doing absolutely nothing else.<\/p>\n

Turn down service & breakfast in bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"TurnNothing makes us feel more spoiled than seeing chocolates on the pillow at bedtime or being served coffee and breakfast in bed, right? Take turns with the pampering for the very best of staycationing.<\/p>\n

Go on Safari<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"GoLions and tigers and leopards \u2013 now appearing on Africam<\/a>. With six cameras keeping an eye on Kruger National Park, Tembe Elepant Park, Naledi Game Lodge, Nkorho Bush Lodge, the Olifants River and Pilanesber National Park you won\u2019t run out of excitement.<\/p>\n

Visit Broadway<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"VisitFire up the popcorn maker and get ready for curtain call on hundreds of musicals on Netflix<\/a> and BroadwayHD<\/a>. And for something a little different, check out The Actor\u2019s Fund<\/a> on YouTube. The best perk? Schedule breaks as needed rather than by intermission.<\/p>\n

Host a virtual party<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"HostVacations are always more fun with family and friends. Whether you use Skype, Zoom or FaceTime, grab a free app for video conferencing<\/a> and hang out (virtually) with a dinner party, book club discussion or a rousing game of charades.<\/p>\n

Ride a virtual roller coaster<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"RideSkip the line \u2013 virtually \u2013 at amusement parks like Disney, Universal and Six Flags and take a rollercoaster ride with The Coaster Views<\/a> or Sharp Productions<\/a>. Please ready your own barf bag though.<\/p>\n

Travel anywhere in the world<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"TravelWhile we\u2019re sheltering at home, visit some of the most iconic places in the world, like the Empire State Building<\/a>, The Great Wall of China<\/a> and even Mount Everest<\/a>. After all, when will you be able to travel free like this again?<\/p>\n

Pitch a tent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"PitchIf you\u2019re the outdoorsy type, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from setting up camp in your backyard, right? If campfires are prohibited in your area, bring the microwave outside and make s\u2019mores while you tell each other spooky stories and watch for falling stars.<\/p>\n

Visit an aquarium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"VisitDive into Georgia Aquarium\u2019s Ocean Voyager<\/a>, the Jelly Cam at Monterey Bay<\/a> or Tennessee\u2019s Penguin Rock cam<\/a>. Remember to pack your own towel and snacks.<\/p>\n

Tour a museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"TourHistory buff? Take a stroll \u2013 without the crowds \u2013 through the Smithsonian National Museum<\/a>, The Museum of the World in London<\/a> or The Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n