We're going to let you in on a little secret: the staycation is one of the all-time greatest life hacks. It's all the good bits of a holiday and none of the stressful ones. You get to skip the flight or the long drive and go straight to the fun stuff, maximising your time off.
You don't feel obligated to go see crowded tourist attractions because you've already seen them. And with that local knowledge on your side, you can head straight to the city's best eats and drinks – no research required. So what are the tricks to really mastering the staycation? Here's a few helpful pointers.
The key to a A+ staycation is nailing your accommodation. You want somewhere luxurious, so that you can shortcut your way to Nirvana – fluffy robes, big beds and room service menus are a must. Plus, you're saving on transport costs, so this is the time to splash out.
A hotel pool is also a good idea. At the Crowne Plaza Melbourne , for instance, there's a heated outdoor pool, so you can swim even in the cooler months. Or if it's summertime, why not seek out a pool of the rooftop variety? Crowne Plaza Adelaide is the city's tallest landmark and boasts a rooftop pool with views over the city.
It's open until 9pm each night, you can even squeeze in a little after-dark dip – one of life's true pleasures. Look, it's a perfectly valid staycation choice to live a full-time room service life. But many of the country's finest hotels – like the luxurious Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre – are sma.
