All Aboard the Extended Vacation Trend
TOP 3 VACATION DESTINATIONS FOR A LONGER STAY
that home exchanges of two weeks or more increased by 13% in January-May last year. According to Travel Pulse, 26% of people opt to take a trip that exceeds 10 days.
The pandemic slowed us down. Over the past few years, we collectively took fewer vacations, boarded fewer cruise
allow you to pack in a dozen or more of these natural gems in just a couple of weeks! Many national parks also accommodate RVs for comfort and convenience. Drive the California coast. A trip up and down the California coast never disappoints. With so many great places to stop and breathtaking views to absorb, you’ll need at least two weeks to experience them properly. You’ll want to explore the Redwood National Forest, the Lost Coast, Pebble Beach, Monterey Bay, Half Moon Bay, Big Sur, Venice Beach, and many more! Hop aboard a cruise. A cruise is one of the best ways to see many destinations in one trip. You could visit several countries in just two weeks, stopping in different ports to explore! On a cruise, you could see the Caribbean one day and wake up somewhere completely different the next day with a new adventure ahead!
ships, and avoided airports. However, many studies and reports show that now, more than ever, Americans are taking longer vacations! Why might this be, and what are some of the greatest destinations for an extended stay? According to Amex Travel’s 2022 Global Travel Trend Report, 55% of vacationers are interested in taking longer trips because they can work remotely. The trend of swapping homes is also on the rise. HomeExchange’s website reports
If you are interested in taking a more extended vacation, whether it’s because your job went remote, you lost out on travel time in 2020-2022, or you saved on gas money while working from home, here are some great destinations that support a longer stay. Visit the national parks. There is no better way to connect with nature than to tour the national parks. Several epic national park road trips could
Did you know that April 21 is Go Fly a Kite Day? While you may have never flown a kite, having a hobby is extremely important. Not only do hobbies keep you entertained and help to stave off boredom, but they relieve stress, teach you new skills, and help you bond with others. 5 Unique Leisure Activities
DIYs If you’re handy and enjoy
making things, find some new DIY instructions online and set out to create some new and useful
items. You never know what DIY
If you’re looking for some new options to shake things up a bit, here are some fun hobbies to try.
projects you’ll come across!
Puzzles If you’ve ever completed a puzzle before, then you know the feeling of accomplishment that washes over you! Puzzles come in such a wide range of scenes, piece counts, and shapes, and they make for an awesome way to stay busy and keep your mind occupied. Upcycling. Upcycling is the process of taking anything deemed junk and repurposing it to create something cool! For example, you can upcycle mason jars and create a chandelier or repurpose ice cube trays to create small organizers for tiny items. Your options are endless! No matter what you choose to try out and take up, you’ll be glad you did — hobbies stretch our imaginations and allow us to spend quality time getting to know ourselves, and others with the same hobbies, a bit better.
Photography Whether it’s sunsets, trains, cattle, or clouds that pique your interest, grab a camera and get creative with different angles, lighting, and settings! Photography is a great way to express yourself and capture special moments. Don’t let your best memories exist only in your head, get those exciting and meaningful snapshots! Musical Instruments If you already play the piano, try out the flute or the guitar. If you’ve already mastered the drums, invest in some violin lessons. If you’ve never even tried playing an instrument, pick one and run with it. Everyone has a song inside them, unleash yours!
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