There are 2 words that many timeshare owners fail to understand that keeps them from getting good exchanges with RCI and Interval International.
How many times have you requested an exchange only to have them tell you that it’s “not available?”  Well, if you’re typical, then probably the majority of the time. Many people interpret “not  available” to mean that it will never be available.  So they hang up the phone thinking that the exchange process doesn’t work and the whole thing is a scam.  Their frustration stems from the fact that their salesperson made it sound like doing an exchange would be just as easy as reserving a hotel room. But it’s not!
It’s much easier getting hotel rooms because there are so many of them and they are generally only 65% occupied. More importantly, hotels know their availability in advance unlike RCI and Interval International.  
But doing a timeshare exchange isn’t the same as reserving a hotel. As timeshare owners we trade off the ease, availability and expense of reserving a hotel room to get larger more comfortable condos for our family.  And when a timeshare exchange is done right, we get to stay in really nice resorts for a fraction of what we would normally have to pay.
But neither RCI nor Interval International know the availability of any timeshare resort in advance.  They have to wait until the owners in the timeshare resorts deposit their weeks into their exchange pools before they can offer it us.  
If every timeshare owner deposited their weeks on or before Jan 1 of each year, then doing a timeshare exchange would be easier and more like making a reservation in a hotel.  But in the real world both exchange companies receive deposits throughout the entire year and not all at one time.  
That’s the reason that owners are told that their request is “not available” nearly every time they want to do a timeshare exchange.   The important thing to understand is that just because you’re request isn’t available the day you ask doesn’t mean it won’t become available at a later date.
You see “not available” in timeshare speak really means that there’s a waiting list of people who have already requested the EXACT same thing as you.  So whenever you hear “not available” you should immediately ask to be put on the waiting list.  RCI and Interval International call that doing a pending search or request.
Now, WHETHER your request becomes available will depend on WHERE you come in on that waiting list and is another very important aspect of doing a timeshare exchange.
So one of the keys to getting a good timeshare exchange is in understanding that there will ALWAYS be a waiting list for the best resorts and/or peak travel periods.  Rather than being frustrated with it, accept it and learn how to work it to your benefit.  Frankly, the more people that don’t understand what “not available” really means, the better your chances of getting what you want on exchange.

Le Meridien Kovalam is the foremost and the biggest deluxe beach resort of Kerala. It is positioned at the most famed beach Kovalam. Built in a huge area of 65 acres of picturesque exquisiteness of 5000 convincing palms and seashore of the Arabian Sea, Le Meridien Kovalam has nearly 2 km extended beachfront. The travelers will have the comfort of taking pleasure in a private coastline of the resort.  
Kumarakom lake Resort
Kumarakom lake Resort is placed on the edge of Lake Vembanad, and the fine-looking backwaters are shaped by the meeting of rivers Pampa and Meenachil flowing sensuously to meet up the sea. It is a Deluxe Resort in the middle of the ideal surroundings to offer you the life time experience.
Beach Resort Golden Waters, Kumarakom.
Backwater Resort, Golden Waters is an Ayurvedic Center. The resort covers an area of over 17-18 acres of land facing the waterworks crisscrossed by a large quantity of water canals. The resort has nearly 28 cottages constructed on the edge of the canals approached by boat or the country bridges.
Taj Garden Retreat
Taj Garden Retreat cover more than three acre of land of coffee, spices and fruit trees. It is very close to the edge of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The decor of the resort is of thatched roofs, wooden interiors and furnishing very close to the nature giving you the feeling of a village. The resort is bordered by huge amount of natural beauty at the height of approximately 2,720 m over the sea level to make you stretch your stay.
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Keraleeyam heritage and Ayurvedic Resort
Stopover at Keraleeyam heritage and Ayurvedic Resort is a wonderful experience if you want to enjoy the real environment of a conventional Kerala Home. Constructed nearly 70 years back this gorgeous backwater outlook provides not only lodging but also an absolute and pleasing experience of Ayurvedic therapy on your halt. Air-conditioned rooms, usual Kerala cuisine and more than 3000 years old Ayurvedic Reinvigorating Massage is what you are offered at the legacy styled resort.
Somatheeram Beach Resort
This is a kind of a Beach Resort where you take pleasure in the holidays full of sun, sand and beach. Despite that it will rejuvenate and refresh your body and mind. Somatheeram not only provides housing while on a break but also has a whole agenda for your holidays with classes of yoga and meditation. The resort is affluent in civilization, customs and surrounding natural splendor.
Marari Beach Resort
Your browser may not support display of this image. The Marari Beach Resort is stretched across a belt of 25 acres enclosed by Coconut palm groves. It is idyllically positioned close to the Marari Beach, is a trademark hotel influenced by the conventional fishing village. The resort has thatched roomy villas with all the up to date facilities.

Have you dreamed of honeymoons or weddings in Dominican Republic but feared the price tag that goes along with these dreams? Fear no more. Cheap holiday deals to Dominican Republic makes these things possible. Give her, and yourself the wedding in Dominican Republic that you have always dreamed about and enjoy honeymoons that are sure to please.

With all inclusive packages, you will find a package to suit almost any budget and a wedding here is much cheaper than the big wedding package you’d have to pay for at home. You will find that there are packages that include the cost of your wedding as well as those that are ideal for couples on honeymoon or just seeking a romantic escape. You do not have to live in fear of outrageous prices in order to enjoy amazing cheap holidays to Dominican Republic.

Even better, there are things you can enjoy while on holiday to Dominican Republic that you would be unable to enjoy otherwise. Those things include zip line adventures, stunningly scenic rounds of golf with ocean views, prehistoric art at the caves of Pomier, rolling your own cigars, swimming with dolphins at the Ocean World Dolphin swim, or take a Safari to explore the beautiful scenery on Dominican Republic.

Whether you are on a romantic escape and hoping to explore the local nightlife or looking for a little romance of your own, the nightlife of Dominican Republic is respectable. There are plenty of clubs and bars for you to enjoy. There are also a couple of small casinos where you are welcome to enjoy the nightlife and try your luck. Dancing, wining, and gambling are all great ways to spend the evening. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for your dancing pleasure.

Cabarete Kitesurfing is an enjoyable pastime for those who visit Cabarete. The trade winds are favorable for this exciting sport. Also of interest in Cabarete are horseback tours, the Caves of Cabarete (where you can go swimming at the bottom of the cave), mountain biking, jumping down waterfalls (also known as cascading), hiking, repelling, wakeboarding, surfing, boogie boarding, and sailing. Cheap holiday deals to Dominican Republic along with some amazing all inclusive packages to Dominican Republic make these exciting activities possible for many holiday goers no matter how limited budgets may be.

One thing to remember when traveling to the Caribbean is that hurricanes do have a potential to rain on your holiday fun. In order to limit the possibility of tropical weather related problems make your cheap holiday deals to Dominican Republic between the months of December and April. If you travel during hurricane season (which is generally discounted) be sure that the resort offers a weather guarantee or some sort of reimbursement if a hurricane demands changes in your travel plans.

If you budget carefully and spend wisely you will be able to enjoy cheap holiday deals to Dominican Republic and make holiday memories that will last a lifetime.

SAN FRANCISCO —May 6, 2009 — launched today, Pro Memberships from Viamigo.com help professionals – interpreters, tourism boards, tour operators, guides, schools, hotels, parks, cruises and more – to market their services to global travellers.
Pro Members are featured, can post up to 10 offers, and get a web link for just $149 per year, discounted by 20% by going to this site right now: http://Viamigo.com/tour-guide/travel

Travellers’ find in Viamigo authentic, localized experiences and insider adventures by connecting them with “personal tour guides” everywhere around the world.
The travel professional now have a web platform to introduce their services and provide insider information travellers. – How to get away from the popular tourist attractions and experience the secrets of a city and remote natural areas normally only enjoyed by locals. Traveller’s profit from their knowledge by having the kinds of experiences one often only reads about.
Version 1 of the site has been covered widely, by media such as Travel Weekly, the LA Times and Aurther Frommer blogged about the site.
“We got feedback from our professional members, from travellers and even media, and we incorporated their suggestions into V2,” says Viamigo founder, Jeffrey Goldsmith. “I personally went to trade shows like ITB and spoke to the industry, including tourism boards, a growing handful of who are members. They told me what they needed.”
Now the site offers travel professionals a way to blog, which can increase their search engine placement and put them in the top 10.
Tours can now be embedded in other sites for no cost – for example the travel section of a magazine or the website of a tourism board.
Key features for Pro Members:
• Create up to 10 offers to travellers.
• Allow a web link from all offers to the member site.
• Featured placement.
Key features for travellers:
• ‘Real’ places and people who offer experiences to travellers, from private guides to business interpreters to balloon rides to museums..
• Direct contact between travellers and people at their destination.
• Categories include wine, walking tours, diving, gay and lesbian interests, safaris, language immersion, fishing, food, shopping, history, local culture, bird watching, housing rentals and any kind of travel adventure

you might imagine.
From professional tourist guides, diving instructors, and archaeologists to connoisseurs of every sort, all are posting what they know, first-hand knowledge that make travel experiences more enriching.
“Travellers need more than online booking from the travel,” adds Jeff Goldsmith. “And that’s why travellers use Viamigo every day.”
About Viamigo
Viamigo is a privately held company based in San Francisco. The Viamigo web platform is a simple way for global travellers to find adventure and culture, by connecting with travel professionals. From private guide to fishing boat captains, culinary experts, licensed mountaineers to gallery owners, Viamigo helps travel professionals to market their services to global travellers who wish to visit both the most popular and the most remote corners of our planet.

Shanghai, the largest and richest city in China is an amazing mix of traditional China and western civilization.Symbols of Shanghai’s multi-cultural features scatter around every corner of the city particularly along the Huangpujiang River, which houses the largest array of Art Deco architecture in the world. Here are some top attractions in Shanghai:

#One: Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden is believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai.

Yuyuan literally translated means Happy Garden. It is located in the center of Shanghai’s Old City, a few blocks south of the Bund. It has a total area of about two hectares (five acres) and more than 40 attractions The inner and outer gardens were both built in the Ming Dynasty classical style, with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls and numerous doorways and zigzagging bridges separating the various garden areas and pavilions.

#Two: Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an active temple, with 70 resident monks at the last count. The 70 monks who live and work there can sometimes be seen worshiping.

The temple was built between 1911 and 1918 in the style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow walls. The exterior is readily identifiable by the bright saffron walls.

#Three: The Bund

The Bund is one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.  The word ‘bund’ derives from an Anglo-Indian word for an embankment along a muddy waterfront and that is what it was in the beginning, when the first British company opened an office there in 1846. It became the epitome of elegance during Shanghai’s history as a city of trade. Now many attractive new constructions have been erected in addition to the historical buildings. A 771-metre long retaining wall for flood control was built. Atop the wall is a spacious walkway for sightseeing. Paved with colorful tiles and dotted with flower beds and European-style garden lights. It is a good place for a leisurely stroll and a view of the Huangpu River.

The Bund, which extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge over the Suzhou Creek in the north, is on the western bank of the 114 kilometer long Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.

#Four: Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Towering high above Pudong New Area, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower has been the outstanding landmark of Shanghai since its completion in 1995. The tower is 468 m high, the highest in Asia and the third highest in the world, next to the 553–meter-high CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, and the 540-meter-high TV Tower in Ostankino Tower in Moscow, Russia.

The tower includes 15 spheres of different sizes at different levels creating an artistic conception of “large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate”. It has become a symbolic piece of architecture and a favorite sight for tourists in Shanghai.

#Five: Zhujiajiao Water Town

Zhujiajiao, Known as “the Venice of Shanghai”, is a well-preserved ancient town in water country in Shanghai typical of southeast China. During Three Kingdom as appeared as a village. Nowadays old streets and architecture in the style of Ming and Qing periods can be found and local customs characteristic of water country can be observed. Zhujiajiao is noted for its archaic water country scenery typical of southeast China – old town, peacefulness, tranquility and elegance.

The world expo shanghai 2010 will be held from May 1st to October 31th. During the time, it will be very crowded for the sightseeing sites. You’d better choose more flexible ways to plan your Shanghai tours.

There are so many adventurous places to go and see, however, you haven’t been to one place. You haven’t climbed one rock or experienced white water rafting down one river. And the reason for this is of course, money. You just don’t have the money to take off whenever you want, or you don’t have the money to save. Guess what? An adventure vacation is possible; you just need a few tips to help you out!

Decide early when you’d like to go and which action-packed quest appeals to you. Many guided tours, such as white water rafting, rock climbing or safaris give discounts for early booking. The tourism trade wants to guarantee their spots are filled. Companies discount early booking to measure what the interest of the public is at that particular time to price the majority of their openings.

If the idea of booking early is unappealing or if you are more of the spontaneous type, you will be able to find last minute deals. Search online and you’ll find tours at greatly reduced rates solely to fill their remaining vacancies.

Being a family has its rewards also. Many tours are geared for family adventures with the hopes of you and your family returning annually. Child-friendly tours are safe and fun experiences for everyone.

There are other budget friendly tips to take into consideration. Before booking your vacation, figure out the type of scenery that appeals to you, compare airfare and fly there with your equipment already in hand. It doesn’t cost much for a backpack, small tent, sleeping bag and non-perishable food. Pack the items you can carry in your backpack and trek through the landscape of your choice. There are reasonable tours for this type of activity, but if you surf the net instead, you’ll find maps for trails, spots that are safe, advice from fellow trekkers, all which save you money.

If you love peace and quiet and you love to fish, then a good idea would be to invest in fishing gear. Take an airplane to Canada or another destination of your choice, with your equipment in tow. Fishing licenses are inexpensive and your gear is yours to be used again and again. There are how-to websites, videos and books to instruct you on fly fishing or sitting beside the water and casting a reel.

Have fun and remember, because your vacation sounds expensive, doesn’t mean that it has to be!

It’s a pity Uganda has a not yet figured out a way to make this religious given situation as a tourist potential capable of eclipsing all other amazing, the level of reverence Uganda martyrs command globally. In the US alone there over 100 institutions named after the Uganda martyrs. Thirteen year old Kizito and Charles Lwanga seem to have a special appeal in the western world; many schools, churches and youth Associations are named after them.

Spiritual tourism is rated amongst the fastest growing businesses in the world. Just take a look at Saudi Arabia; Holy land to the Muslim faith, whereby the total number of pilgrims visiting the country every year is estimated to be 82,000 in the 1990 s to over 2million in 2007.

To facilitate the pilgrims on their Hajj, traders from all over the world, go to the holy land to do business; generating billion of dollars from Mecca and medina. However in 1980s the Saudi Authority imposed quotas to limit the number of pilgrims to around two million. This created a black market for places in the waiting lists established by Muslim government.

The wait in Iran, for example, could take 12 years. Some people would register as candidates for the pilgrimages and they sell there torn to others, for up to $ 10,000. Several countries like Israel and the Italy have also for years reaped big from the increasingly growing lucrative spiritual tourism sector.

Uganda has always been a popular tourist destination for all sorts of tourism, cultural, wildlife especially for gorilla trekking. This could explain why spiritual sub-sectors have not been in the spotlight, in spite of its huge potential.

The market for spiritual tourism is considerably small in the western world yet at the same time some of the potential attractions like the Uganda Martyrs are gaining ground. For Example many Black Americans in their campaign to get back their roots are adopting Uganda Martyrs as their patron saints. For years a number of them have been making annual pilgrimage to Namugingo to torch base with spiritual and racial roots.

Spiritual tourists are not easily turned away by things like poor weather. They are more tolerant, accommodative, dependable and generous. Take the example of Israel in the Middle East. Although the country has been in covered with insecurity since its inception the number of pilgrims that die in the hajji in Mecca every year has not stopped Muslims from going for the same activity.

Therefore traffic jams; the bad roads, bad food, poor accommodation facilities, the stuffy air and noise around the Namugongo shrine on every 3rd of June only make the pilgrims feel the worthiness of pilgrimage, Some pilgrims spend weeks walking; others sleep under trees all this in the name of attending Uganda martyrs day. The declaration Uganda martyrs both catholic and protestants and even a number of Muslims murdered by Mwanga in 1886 and Mutesa 1 respectively by the church has already gone along way in promoting the attraction. The government of Uganda needs to double its efforts in marketing and promoting the attraction in the outside world thereby increasing on the visitor numbers especially on Martyrs day.

Besides Namugongo, Uganda has other shrine in places like Munyonyo, Mityana, old Kampala, Nakivubo and Kyamula. Plans are in place to construct Mucuni Acholi Land, where Bishop Janan Luwumu was buried. Another place of worship worth being mentioned is the Bahai Temple on kikayi hill in Kampala. These are all potential tourists sites, where all sorts of business can be set up especially to cater for the need of spiritual tourists.

The only way of developing Uganda’s tourist potentials an be through embarking on aggressive world wide marketing strategy by stakeholders especially tour companies operating in Uganda like Africa Adventure safaris, Primate Adventure company being one of the leading Uganda gorilla safari provider and other safaris like Chimpanzee, rafting, wildlife and many more.

Its from this that the government of Uganda and church has tried to market the martyrs by declaring June 3rd a public Holiday thus giving the local population time to participate. Still there is a lot more that these institutions can do, for instance the government marketing the martyrs through the Ministry of tourism and the church in the pulpit and the pilgrims who go abroad for their various pilgrimages.

Among the many charms of Dubai is shopping. Whether it’s haggling over Persian carpets in the centuries-old souks or shopping for French perfumes in the air-conditioned hush of the most modern department store, Dubai offers every shopper a great experience. And as an open port with low import duties, prices are very attractive. Trade is at the heart of Middle-eastern culture, so the variety of products is staggering.

So if you’re moving for that new job in Dubai , or just spending a few weeks vacation, shopping will be one of the highlights of your visit. Here’s the lowdown on the shopping scene in Dubai. First, let’s look at where to go. We’ll refer to locations relative to the Dubai Creek, the waterway that splits the city into the two halves of Deira and Bur Dubai.

For sheer comfort, you can’t beat Dubai’s many modern shopping plazas. Air-conditioned and furnished with escalators, these multi-storey emporia sell everything from designer fashions to the latest Japanese televisions. They also house restaurants, cafes and movie theaters for the total day out. Among the most prestigious in Bur Dubai is the centrally-located Bur Juman Center, an enormous shopping mall with180 prestigious stores selling high fashion labels for the uber chiq.

Leading malls in the Deira district include Al Mulla Plaza, the Intercontinental Plaza, Abu Hail Shopping Centre, The Galleria, and Al Ghurair Centre Bur Dubai features the Wafi Mall and Holiday Centre Plus there are a host of top class department stores and boutiques spread throughout the city. Emirates mall is one of the most exclusive shopping properties in Dubai, and should not be missed.

Modern malls offer the most convenient and comfortable way to shop. But to uncover the exotic past of this futuristic city, and to savor the sights and smells of the authentic Arab world, you need to head to one of Dubai’s souks. These are the traditional markets of Dubai and you’ll find them on both sides of the creek.

Souks are usually organized into areas selling similar items and are often named after a product. Thus the Gold Souk is the place to pick up gold ornaments. Here you can browse earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants in a stunning variety of designs. A specialty of the local gold craftsmen is creating items in shades of pink, white, yellow or green by varying the alloys.

The nearby Spice Souk is filled with baskets piled with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts. Browsing here is an aromatic adventure which you can continue in the Perfume Souk. And there’s even a Fish Souk to sell the morning’s catch of fish from the Arabian Sea.

So there’s no shortage of places to shop in Dubai. Now let’s look at some of the practicalities of shopping.

Traditional shopping hours from Saturday to Thursday run from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a break between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Most modern outlets such as malls and supermarkets stay open all day. All outlets close for prayers on Friday between 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and many shops stay open late on Fridays.

Bargaining is a traditional part of shopping in Dubai. While most modern outlets have fixed prices, for family businesses and markets, negotiation is a key component of the buying process. One good tip is to check out prices at the fixed-priced outlets before heading to the souks. This will give you an idea of a fair price before you start haggling.

As an entrepot port, you can buy products from all over the world in Dubai. And electronic goods, watches, cameras and such items are competitively priced. You can often pick up fashion items for less than you’d pay in the country of origin due to the low taxes. But don’t leave Dubai without picking up some local delights.

If you’re looking for authentic local souvenirs you have many choices. You can’t go wrong with Arabic coffee pots to remind you of the aromatic local brew. Then there are silver and brass sword and daggers, prayer beads, frankincense, Arabian perfumes, rugs and Persian carpets. And don’t forget pearls. Before oil was discovered in the UAE in the 1950s, the country’s economy was built on fishing and pearling.

The important thing about shopping in Dubai is to enjoy yourself. There are bargains to be found and you can acquire rare and exotic items that will grace your life for many years to come.

All the different tourist destinations in Germany are worth visiting and they are surely going to make the trip pleasant and exciting for everyone. Munich is among one of the most popular cities of the country and among the major Tourist Destinations in Germany. Munich is an ancient centre of the arts and science, but is perhaps best known for its Oktoberfest. The tourism of Munich has been largely promoted in the city and has turned to be one of the top grosser in terms of revenue for the city. Munich was bombarded during the Second World War, but it was rebuilt meticulously. In the past few years the city has developed into a major tourism hub for the country with tourists from al over have started visiting the country in large numbers. With so much to see and to explore, Munich is truly a dream destination for thousands who wants to have taste of German culture and traditions finely blended with the modern traits of the city.
Whenever travelers plan a trip to any place in the world, they quickly search for some discount air ticket and with no time in hand; end up in booking the costly ones. If you are also one of them who want to have their Munich air travel in low budget, you should conduct some research in the internet. If proper research is done then you will find a number of ways to avail cheap Munich air travel and tickets in low cost airline. The pleasant atmosphere of Munich has been attracting the tourist to this city. There are beautiful parks throughout the city, with the Englischer Garten being the favorite of locals and visitors alike. Munich has also been boosted by the presence of the Franz Josef Strauss International airport which connects the city to the major parts of the world.
The city of Munich is filled with loads of tourist attractions:
Alte Hof castle, Residenz palace, Nymphenburg Palace, Furstenried Palace, Palais Holnstein, Prinz-Carl-Palais, Konigsplatz, State Museum of Classical Art, Bavarian National Museum, The Gartnerplatz Theater, Blutenburg Castle and many more. Apart from these various interesting sites to explore, the city of Munich is also visited for its innumerable parks, castles, palaces that bring back the glorified history of the place alive. One should not miss the vibrant nightlife and the specialties in restaurants.
Many travel sites offer cheap air ticket and discount deals. Sometimes you may even get the last minute offers to avail cheap air tickets. No frills airlines have been running successfully for nearly two decades and you can take advantage of this. Many travel sites offer cheap air ticket and discount deals. Sometimes you may even get the last minute offers to avail cheap air tickets for your Munich trip. Once you learn the trick to research in the internet, you will be able to know a lot about online booking and cheap air ticket. You can read the tips and tricks of the trade and will be able to book online cheap air tickets without spending on the local agents. Time of booking plays a vital role in fetching air tickets.  You can save a lot in your Munich air travel if you plan your journey during off peak season.

Need help planning a Family Staycation. Look no further, here is a quick guide for tips on planning your family’s Staycation.
Camping-Set up a tent! If you would like a camping staycation set up a tent in the back yard. If it seems like rain, set up the tent in the garage or maybe in the middle of your living room! It doesn’t matter where the tent is so long as you sleep in it. If you do not have a tent just pull out the sleeping bags and sleep under the stars or by the fireplace inside. No sleeping bags? Use blankets! You don’t need much gear to have a fun family camping trip to nowhere!
Out of the Kitchen–Cook out or pack a picnic! During your staycation you need to stay clear of the kitchen as much as possible. Either plan on cooking on the griddle or prepare picnic items that you can instantly grab from the fridge. Eat on a blanket outside or on the sitting room floor if the weather is bad. Or try something else by arranging a make-your-own pizza night or salad bar night. Both are good options if it’s raining and you are compelled to eat indoors. Tell stories as you eat and enjoy yourselves! Switch off the TV! No Television in a staycation… None! No PCs or cell telephones either. This is family time. Play board games, read books aloud, sing songs, tell stories, go for a stroll, ride bikes, climb trees. Just do something different!
Invite the Neighbors–Round up the neighbors! Want your staycation to be even more fun? Ask the neighbors to go on a staycation at the same time as you! Get together for B.B.Q.s and yard games. Take turns swimming in each others pools. Go spend a group day together at a park. Have family day at a local lake. Or have a family friendly block party! Take day trips! If you’re taking a whole week off or even a weekend off plan some day trips.
Be a Tourist–If you were on a regular vacation you would get out to see the sites. So you must do the same on your staycation! Visit a museum or go to the local library. Visit your fire station or police station. Walk around graveyards to take a look at old gravestones. Or take a ride to the lake or the beach or visit a store you haven’t ever been to. And save cash on food by bringing your own lunch.
Work- Get work done!– What? Working on a staycation? Sure! Why not! Work can be good fun when you do it as a family. Does your place need painting? Have a painting party! Invite everybody you know and ask them to bring food. Everybody can paint in the day then have a pleasant pot luck dinner in the evening. Those who need to spend the night can bring their own tents. This is a way and inexpensive way to do a huge task that you routinely would have to hire somebody to finish for you.
Swap homes!– If you are unable to afford to get away but you actually do need to get away considering swapping houses with another relative just so you may have a change of views. Perhaps you would like to run away from the town and can swap homes with someone that wants to get out of their little city for a bit. Or perhaps you can trade your lake front home for your best buddy’s beach house. Or perhaps you just need to enjoy a different back yard for a change. The entire point is to keep it inexpensively and to enjoy yourself. Family Staycation here you come!

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