They might say that there is nothing like a change of scenery to distract you from everyday concerns and brighten your view of things.
But if long hours of traveling, the fuss about flying, hauling luggage, reserving hotels and running through all that hard earned cash has you questioning about whether a trip is worth the trouble, think about a trip that you can make that is close to your home.
Taking a vacation at home rewards you in astonishing ways.
Obviously, there is the upside of saving the monetary expenses involved in travel.
And you can circumvent the stress of flying, missing luggage and sporadic atmospheric changes.
So what are the secrets of taking a vacation without the time-honored journey to a far removed land? Here are some guidelines: Go somewhere you've never been before.
If you live in a tourist town the options that will present themselves are many.
Make a list of all the things that a tourist would do in your town and book a room in one of the favorite hotels or quaint inns so that you can get away from the daily chores of housework.
Research communities close by for historic hotels or operating orchards that receive visitors.
Wherever you choose to go, enjoy room service and permit yourself to be addressed like a guest that has just arrived in the city from the airport.
Behaving like a tourist and not like someone at home rewards you with that on-vacation feeling.
Join a tour.
When was the last time you watched a sporting event close to home, strayed through the local historical society or drove out into the countryside to visit an out-of-the-way nursery or tour a vineyard? Explore the activities that you love to do while on vacation and you may be surprised that those are ready for you around the corner! Get creative.
If you adore exploring vintage shops, go ahead and gratify your passion by checking out the antique shops in the neighborhood.
Or finally take the time to refinish that exquisite authentic rocking chair you discovered at that flea market sale last summer.
Use your vacation time to go on the internet and look for different programs like At Home Rewards that provide members the right to good deals on home interior decoration.
Search the Internet for sites like athomerewards.
com and others for discounts on various other treasures! Spoil yourself.
A day at a spa leaves you feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
How about a rub down or a new hair cut? Employing professional health and beauty services, whether at a beauty salon, a therapy studio or at home rewards you by enriching the way you look and feel.
A physical change can do marvels for the vacation-starved mind.
Naturally, there are times when you may feel like doing perfectly nothing.
Another great benefit of the vacation at home is that you can snooze on the chaise under the willow in the backyard or take a long siesta on the hammock on the tree.
So even if, on the way to summer, you overlooked planning a vacation, a restful getaway at home rewards you with the time to do the things that make you truly happy.