101 Staycation Ideas

101 Staycations Ideas - Episode 351 Staycations are so much fun and this podcast focus is 101 Staycation Ideas that won’t break the bank! In this episode, I'll share some of the best ideas to enjoy around your own town and state. Thanks to our sponsor Media Angels, Inc. Learn more at MediaAngels.com There are many staycation ideas that will save you money. Why a staycation instead of a vacation? Listen here to learn more of the pros and cons of staycations. Staycations are a way to save money as well as have a summer (or fall, winter, and spring) vacation! It is a wonderful way to reconnect and spend time with the people you love, namely your family and friends. Here are a few quick tips for planning your staycation (and be sure to check out the previous podcasts on this topic here and here). Best Staycation Ideas Tips: * Make a plan. The entire vacation can be spent planning if you don’t plan ahead. At least six weeks if possible before your first trip. * Consider going as a group to get cheaper rates or discounts. * Buy tickets to the theatre at retail outlets that offer discounts for example membership stores offer discounts to the movie theatre and local restaurants. * Look for resident discounts. We have a nearby water park that offers discounts to the residents, and there are often Florida Resident discounts at the theme parks. * Buy ahead – if you know you are going somewhere budget or buy the tickets ahead of time. So, when it is time visit you won’t be out of pocket that money too. * Pack lunch. Food is always so expensive at theme parks or the theatre. * Look for sales. Here is my list for over 101 Staycation Ideas For Your Family! Arts & Drama * Children's Theatre * Puppet Shows * Take art classes – Drawing or Painting class * Paint at home – abstract art - cheap paint and water balloons - throw against a canvas or pin to a canvas and throw darts! Use a drop cloth * Paint tile – go to a tile store and ask for samples or buy broken pieces – paint on these. Classes * SCUBA lessons or become certified * Learn to sail * Take a gardening class * Swimming lessons * Learn how to landscape * Take a mechanic class * Take a self-defense class * Take a martial arts class * Take a baking/ cooking class * Take sports lessons * Learn how to skydiving Outdoors * Stargazing * Planetarium * Plan a trip to the museum * Nature tails – go hiking * Plan a trip to the nature center * Study Nature: make own binoculars (t-p rolls) or spyglass - out of paper towel roll, paint or wrap with paper. * Nature hunt – use an egg carton - small nature pictures - kids find each item and bring a sample * Fly remote control planes * Play mini golf Play paintball * Play Airsoft * Go to a Farmers Market or Flea Market * Do an obstacle course * Study Birds - binoculars - bird charts, nature walks, bird feeders * Stage several scavenger hunts * GeoCaching * Camping Trip * Horseback camp * Horseback trail riding * Horseback lessons * Groom horses for pay/ trade lessons * Swim for fun - swim in pond, river or ocean, pool - above ground pool * Rent a jet ski * Go parasailing