No matter what your situation you need to recharge your batteries and divert your attention from the everyday drama that is your life. This can be accomplished with a spectacular weekend vacation. We have done this twice this Spring/Summer and each time we have returned refreshed and revitalized. If you are looking to change your perspective and be a better world citizen pack your bags and get ready to have a rock-n-roll good time.
1. Pick a vacation destination that is dense with the type of fun you and your family enjoy
Go somewhere that you are compelled to partake in the activities you enjoy so that your mind is focused on having fun. Remember you only have a short time activities at your fingertips are essential. We went to the beach and stayed at a location that touted itself as the most fun you can have at the beaches like building a sand castle and other fun things. It lived up to its billing. There were non-stop partying on the beaches and family fun activities to give the parents a break.
2. Plan your down time
It is good to have a lot of family fun but one core benefit of vacation is that your rest is not encumbered with thoughts of the drudgery of everyday life. I wrote a post about how to plan that can add some help. Whether you plan a great afternoon nap or you sleep in and order room service is up to you. At the beach we opted for a relaxing afternoon nap with the sounds of the ocean soothing our souls. When we went to the city for some urban action we chose to sleep in and got a huge omelet with all the trimmings.
3. Treat yourself like royalty
Here you must think about how would your vacation feel if you were royalty? For the majority of us we spend our life figuring out how to make all the pieces work and how to pay for them responsibly. Vacation is the one time you can plan to let your guard down. Save a little for these excursions and then blow it out. When we were in the city we stayed in a world class hotel and caught a concert in the park then went to two different hangouts all in one night. “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” (Ps 24:1) Splurge a little on God’s creation, YOU, and happiness will be found.
Maximum enjoyment does not need a lot of time but it does require you to tap into your royalty. Pack your bags and prepare to have a magnificent time whether you choose the Magic Kingdom or the Gulf Coast.
How do you enjoy a weekend vacation?