Take the Long Vacation! 4 Reasons to Go All Out

by Heather
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Are you ready for a long vacation? When you go on vacation, how long do you usually go away for? Maybe 3 or 4 days? Maybe a week? Either way, it’s been a while since you had the chance to go away for two weeks or more! Because in modern society, that’s not really a practical time to be on vacation – or is it? After all, you should have the chance to really settle into a destination and go on a lengthy adventure! Thankfully, taking a long vacation is actually a lot easier than you might think.  Seriously, TAKE THE LONG VACATION! Here are a few reasons you should plan one

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You’ve Saved Up a Lot of PTO

Personal time off should be used. If you’ve not had a chance to take your time off yet, or you’ve been saving it for a special time in the year, why not just book it all off at once and take that long vacation you really deserve? Because if you’ve racked up a couple weeks by being the world’s best employee, you’re going to need a break to prevent the burnout from really taking you down! Don’t feel guilty – you’re allowed to have the time off due to you by law! 

There are More Budget Accommodation Options Than Ever

Yes, the cost of living has gone up a lot recently. But in that, a lot of people are bringing their prices down, and making sure people like you can still go on vacation and enjoy themselves. So if you’re worried about the money required for a long vacation, we’re here to tell you it won’t be anywhere near as serious as you might think. You just need to have a good look around local hotels and hostels, as well as B&Bs – avoid the chains as much as you can if you want to make a saving. 

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You Can Easily Stay in Touch with Home

Being away for weeks at a time might sound expensive, and of course, it can be. However, when it comes to the phone bill you might rack up, you actually don’t have much to worry about. As long as you turn off data roaming, and make sure you always use a Wi-Fi source when trying to send messages, you won’t part with too many pennies. Similarly, you can also invest in a Prepaid Bill sim for your phone before you head off, meaning you’ll never have to touch your bank account when texting and calling abroad. 

You Don’t Need to Pack Much Either

You don’t need more than one suitcase to go on a long vacation with. Once you’re there, you can easily take your clothes to a laundry mat, or even clean them yourself by hand! You can pack laundry wipes and a bag that’ll allow you to do this in the hotel room. This way, you won’t have to lug much around, so those hikes you’re planning to go on just became a lot easier! 

Long vacations are fun, so don’t hold off on one! 

Remember, taking long vacations is essential for overall well-being and can lead to a happier, healthier, and more productive life!

If you could pick one place to visit RIGHT NOW, where would it be? I could definitely handle a long vacation, I’m picturing a beach with my babies running around playing in the sand and maybe, just maybe an adult beverage in my hand. If it wasn’t so hot outside, I would pick a cabin in the woods with a fire blazing, s’mores, and cozying up on the couch while we watch a family movie. Don’t forget time in the hot tub, preferably when it is snowing! 

11 comments

Jodi Hunter July 18, 2023 - 3:11 pm
Thanks for this amazing post.
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Terri Quick July 19, 2023 - 3:13 pm
Thank you for these great tips
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MICHAEL A LAW July 19, 2023 - 9:53 pm
Some really good advice here.
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Ashley Parks January 26, 2024 - 10:37 pm
We don't really take vacays, although I really wish we could. With children and their activities and with my hubby's work schedule, its always crazy around here. Maybe I need to look up budgeting for one of the places we'd like to visit and get an idea of cost.
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Anne Perry July 20, 2023 - 2:22 pm
Sounds amazing!! I haven't priced hotels in a long time.
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Maria Egan July 29, 2023 - 7:11 pm
Especially for destinations that are farther away, it is helpful to be there longer and really get to know a place.
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gloria patterson December 9, 2023 - 7:30 pm
You Don’t Need to Pack Much Either You don’t need more than one suitcase to go on a long vacation with. TOTALLY AGREE But for some reason my extended family does not understand that. My mother on cruise had a BIG suitcase packed to the max and put more stuff in my brother suitcase. My nieces going on christmas cruise........... one of them has plans for 2 FULL size suitcases. If I was going there would be ONE med size suitcase and a backpack. And either one of them would nOT be full
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Terri Quick January 1, 2024 - 6:59 pm
Thank you for sharing
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Colleen Debs January 27, 2024 - 7:48 pm
This is something to think about
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Christy G May 28, 2024 - 11:52 pm
I wish that I could afford to take that long of a vacation. Unless I get a remote job or I could DoorDash at the destination to make money, there is no way I could afford to be off that long. Maybe one day.
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Brittany Gilley July 11, 2024 - 10:12 am
love taking long vacations
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