How to Create the Staycation of Your Dreams

1. Make It an Overnight: Airbnb and VRBO are starting to open up and even just one night in someone else's cool digs can make a staycation feel like the real deal. Checking into a local hotel is the perfect way to escape into vacation mode. Did we mention room service? That's pretty much a given. (via Airbnb)

2. Play Photographer: Instagram and vacations go together like PB&J, but there is no reason you can’t go Instagram-crazy in your own city. Explore new areas and take photos from every angle. Afterwards turn the pics into a fun DIY project that will serve as a love note to your city. (via Artifact Uprising)

3. Act Like a Tourist: It might sound cheesy, but stick with us. Plenty of cities offer informational and digital tours that showcase the history, architecture and even hidden food scenes within a city. After all, you can learn something new everyday.

4. Eat Breakfast in Bed: Vacation time calls for leisurely mornings and nothing screams comfort more than breakfast food, coffee and a fluffy pillow. (via The Glitter Guide)

5. Don't Wait in Lines: The best part of a staycation is that you already know about the best places to eat that aren't always jam-packed. If you do want to try to attempt a foodie hotspot, just be sure to go there at non-peak hours and make a reservation if they now require one. (via @bangbangpie)

6. Try a New Restaurant, Even for Takeout. We all have that running list of restaurants that we plan on trying but never actually get to. Use a staycation as a chance to cross a few things off of your personal foodie bucket list, even if it's takeout in a local park. (via Tupelo Honey Cafe, Asheville, NC)

7. Take a Class: Learn how to whip up a new meal or try a new workout style; you might just discover a new interest that will last beyond the staycation. (via Brit + Co Classes)

8. Cook Something New. Whether you want to up-level your baking skills or dream up fresh summer recipes explore a new recipe to make and serve it up as one of your new staples. (via Brit + Co)

9. Go for a Bike Ride. It's the thing to do now. Find a trail near you and stock up on cute bike gear for a refreshing tour of your town. (via Outdoor Voices and Rapha)

10. Enjoy a Spa Day: A vacation does call for a hefty dose of R&R, so DIY yourself a spa day and get to pampering. (via Brit + Co)

How do you make the most of a staycation? Share with us @BritandCo!

This article has been updated from a previous post.