Your Vacation is Cancelled... Now what?

In the span of just a couple of month, we have gone from being blissfully ignorant to the Coronavirus to it dictating almost every aspect of our lives. We went from hugging our family and friends to not seeing them for weeks on end. And we went from looking forward to senior trips, anniversary trips, summer vacations, and even short getaways to having them cancelled for who knows how long… 

Today, we are probably spending more time with those under our own roofs than ever before and desperately in need of a getaway, even if it’s with those same people.  

So if your vacation was cancelled, or you just need a getaway, here’s a few suggestions to give you a little taste of vacation from the safety of your home: 

1. Do a virtual vacation! 

With the joys of the internet come virtual ways that you can walk through museums, hike the national parks, ride the rollercoasters at Disney, see broadway shows, and much more. Here’s a couple of links you can check out: 

• The National Zoo in Washington D.C. has webcams for you to watch some of your favorite animals. 

• This YouTube channel allows you to enjoy your favorite Disney World rides from the comfort of your own home.

• Check out this website with information about how to watch some breath-taking Broadway musicals.

• Here is a list of museums that you can virtually visit. (Pro Tip: this could be a virtual field trip for kiddos)

• Virtually hike through the National Parks on Google Earth.

• Watch Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performance as seen on Disney Cruise Lines.

• Take a virtual scuba dive. 

 

2. Prepare for your next vacation.

I know it’s hard get past the uncertainty of when we can travel next, but this will end and we will be able to travel again. Let’s start planning, dreaming and getting ready for that day! Do you know where you want to go? Who will you take with you? When do you want to go? What do you want to do? 

For inspiration, check out my website. There’s so many fun ideas on there that can help you start dreaming! I have a tab called “Inspire me” that can give you so many ideas, no matter what type of vacation you’re thinking about. 

I also have a “Deals” tab on my website. Right now, there are some AMAZING deals going on. Look through those deals to see if there is anything you’re interested in. 

 

3. Enjoy vacation activities from home. 

• Dreaming of Disney? 
  • Dress up like Disney characters
  • Watch Disney movies
  • Have a dance party to your favorite Disney soundtrack
  • Virtually ride Disney rides
  • Make your favorite Disney treats! Check out this recipe for a grilled cheese as found in Toy Story Land.
  • Watch the sunrise over Star Wars: Galaxy Edge

• Cruising more your style? 
  • Learn how to make towel animals
  • Enjoy a spa day with an at-home manicure and pedicure
  • Make your favorite cruising snacks. Here are some options from Carnival
  • Make your favorite cocktail. Check out some fun recipes here

• Is the beach calling your name? 
  • Lay out in your backyard
  • Put umbrellas in your drinks
  • Pull out the beach toys or let the kids play in the water hose or sprinkler
  • Use a sound machine app to listen to the waves of the ocean
  • Learn how to hula

 

This time will end and we will be able to travel again and when that day comes, I'd love to help you take the stress out of traveling. Until then, we all have to do what we can to enjoy little getaways from the safety of our own homes. What are you doing to cure your wanderlust?