Looking For a Quick Getaway? Here’s How to Plan a Week-long Staycation!

Summer holidays were the best part of school. The month-long extravaganza was a time of carefree play and fascinating explorations. Now that we’re out of school, we cannot afford to take month-long annual vacations. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a quick getaway. Summer is fast approaching, and a staycation is the perfect solution for driving away the holiday blues. Staycation holidays do not have to be long sojourns.

The best staycation is the one that rejuvenates you regardless of its duration. A week-long luxury staycation or a slightly longer staycation for couples is enough to recharge your batteries. You do not have to go very far either. Resorts in Saputara make perfect getaways for Mumbaikars while Delhiites can head to the nearest hills. If you’re planning your next staycation this summer, here are some tips for a week-long staycation.

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Choose Your Destination Carefully

Instead of letting your destination determine the length of your staycation, let the duration of your staycation holidays control the destination. The best staycation involves minimal travelling to reach your vacation destination. Saputara may not sound like fancy hill station, but it is easily accessible from Mumbai and there are good resorts in Saputara that offer a well-rounded luxury staycation.

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Club Mahindra Hatgad is one of the most premium resorts near Saputara that offers a great holiday experience. Likewise, your Club Mahindra membership opens access to hundreds of premier resorts. You will surely find one near your home. The closer your holiday destination is, the lesser you need to travel, and the more control you have over your week-long staycation.

But you can rewrite the staycation rules by choosing to venture far on your getaway. In fact, there are no rules for staycations. You can enjoy one with your family or escape on a staycation for couples with your loved one. Make it into a road trip to extend your staycation and get more fun out of your quick getaway.

Enjoy the Little Things

You will do well to remember one thing; a staycation is all about unhurried explorations. Do not feel compelled to chalk up a full itinerary that would require you to rush from one place to another to get the maximum sightseeing done. On the contrary, keep an open itinerary and get off the beaten path. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Let go of your inhibitions and interact with the locals for the best holiday of your life. Build up a good rapport and you will always get the inside scoop to unearth hidden treasures at the most unexpected places. It is true what they say, “You must well and truly be lost to discover new pathways and uncover hidden treasures.”

Also, taking a road trip will enable you to take detours along the way and have an adventure of your own. These side trips are like lotteries, you may or may not hit a jackpot at the end. But the journey is worth its time for its promise of adventure and your willingness to grab that chance and go exploring.

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Don’t Plan Your Staycation in Advance

We get it. Vacations, like the annual summer holidays, must be planned in advance to avoid the holiday rush. Last-minute bookings cost dear, and choices are limited. But a staycation is more an impromptu escape. Advance bookings defeat a staycation’s spontaneity. Your Club Mahindra membership will ensure that you get your staycation regardless of how late you leave the bookings.

However, if your staycation coincides with a major holiday, you would do well to get your booking done at least a week before. It will help you avoid an unnecessary disappointment. Be prepared for your staycation and pack all the essentials that you will need. Pay attention to season-appropriate gear if you’re travelling in monsoon or during the winter cold.

Disconnect, Reconnect, and Rejuvenate

Finally, get into the spirit of your staycation and disconnect with the outside world. The past couple of years have shown us that work can wait. Live in the moment and reconnect with your family or that special someone. A simple act like enjoying a picnic in an open space has a massively therapeutic effect to rejuvenate your tired mind.

It won’t be wrong to say that a staycation is like a wellness therapy. It helps you find your inner calm and relieve the pressures of decision making. Keep it simple, silly. It is the key to enjoying a stress-free staycation regardless of your staycation destination. Once you learn to let go of a little control, you learn true enjoyment.

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If you’re looking forward to your next staycation, there’s no need to wait. Pack your bags and head out the door now, before the annual summer holiday madness takes over.

About Mahindra Holidays

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), India’s leading player in the leisure hospitality industry, offers quality family holidays as also stated by Club Mahindra Membership Reviews and Club Mahindra Reviews, primarily through vacation ownership memberships. While Club Mahindra is the flagship brand offering Club Mahindra Membership, other brands offered by the company are – Club Mahindra Resorts Fundays and Svaastha Spa. As of Mar 31, 2019, MHRIL has 61+ resorts across India and abroad and its subsidiary, Holiday Club Resorts Oy, Finland, a leading vacation ownership company in Europe has 33 resorts across Finland, Sweden and Spain. Visit us at https://www.clubmahindra.com/