You don’t have to wait until the summer to go on vacation or take a holiday you know. You can use a long weekend to have a mini vacation. Sure, you won’t be able to go anywhere particularly exotic. But you can still have a great time and make the most of your days off. We’ve got some great ideas that you can consider trying next time you have a few extra days off work.

Camping Trip       There’s nothing better than heading into the wilderness and getting in touch with nature. Head out of the city and spend a quiet weekend in the countryside. There, you can camp, go fishing and maybe even rent a boat. If it’s sunny, you might be able to dive into a river or cannonball a crystal clear lake. You might think that camping isn’t your cup of tea. Well, fair enough but camping doesn’t need to be an uncomfortable and strenuous experience. If you rent or you can buy A Flagstaff Towable at a great price online, you can bring the comfort of your bedroom into the woods with you.

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Spa Weekend  Or, if you want to treat yourself, you can always book a spa weekend instead. You may not be heading into the wilderness, but you’ll still have a chance to get away from the stresses of city life. Spas are often situated in the most serene locations that you can imagine. It’s the perfect chance for a good period of rest and relaxation. Can’t afford a spa trip away? Then why not set one up at home. All you need is a chair to lie down on, a facial scrub and some soothing music. Link To Pic

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Head To The City  Perhaps you live in the middle of nowhere and instead you want to use the weekend to get lost in an Urban environment. We’re sure there’s a major city like London or New York not too far away from where you live. Travel there for the weekend and stay in a stunning hotel. You can spend the day exploring, darting in and out of different shops. In the evening, you can dine at one of the many five star restaurants these cities have to offer. Image Via Pexels

Hop On A Plane    Most of us can’t afford to take a luxury weekend holiday. But how about a holiday to…well anywhere. To do this, you just need to head to the airport and buy a ticket for the first plane you spot. We can’t tell you where you’ll end up; it could be anywhere. Pricing is something to consider here. We’re not suggesting you spend five hundred on a one way ticket to Australia!

Weekend For Two   Or finally, how about a weekend away somewhere romantic for you and your partner. The location is entirely up to you, and really, it doesn’t matter where you go. If you’re ready for adventure and romance, we guarantee anywhere can provide a wonderful experience for two.

We hope you have fun with some of these ideas. Give one of them a try next time you have a long weekend and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

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Written by Jacqueline Chambers

Jacqueline Chambers

Jacqueline Chambers is the founder of TGIFguide. She uses her innate skills as a natural “connector” to serve businesses, brands and individuals in the LA area and beyond.