Avoid the Crowds and Plan the Ultimate Staycation at Home
Posted: September 30th, 2021
Plan a Getaway from Your Daily Routine
Central Florida is known worldwide for its tourist attractions and entertainment options, from the cruise ships at Cape Canaveral to the rocket launches at the Kennedy Space Center and, of course, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. However, in light of current events, many people wish to avoid the crowds you’d usually find at theme parks and other major attractions.
When you have the breathtaking beauty of Brevard County in your backyard, there’s no need to travel to enjoy an escape from the routine. With some planning and creativity, you can transform your home into the ultimate getaway experience for you and your family (or just for yourself)! Read on to learn a few of our best tips for your next staycation.
Get Serious About Relaxing
Sure, a weekend of Netflix marathons and lazy afternoons on the couch can be enjoyable, but if you want to get into vacation mode, you need to get serious about setting the scene. Plan accordingly to knock out your cleaning and chores so you can relax and enjoy your staycation. If you really want your home to feel luxe and beautiful, you may want to hire a reputable cleaning service to take care of the deep cleaning for you.
To give yourself the ultimate resort experience from home, you may also want to consider meal preparation, redecoration, and activities. If you have a spare room, turn that into your “hotel room” with fancy lamps, crisp linens, and a mini bar. Stock your bathroom with bath bombs, masks, and other luxurious toiletries. Indulge in a few desserts and fancy cocktails to set the scene. Treat yourself -- you deserve it!
Designate Work-Free Zones
A huge number of people began working remotely in 2020, blurring the lines between work and home lives. When your work is present 24/7, it can be hard to truly relax and recover from life’s stressors. While we hope you can completely set your work aside during your staycation, at a minimum, you should establish work-free areas in your house for the ultimate relaxation.
If your dedicated home office is open to the rest of your house, set up curtains or a room divider to create clear boundaries between your working and resting spaces. As tempting as it may be to keep it nearby, confine your laptop to your work zone. Trust us -- it’s best to keep work to a minimum so you can revel in the resort experience you’ve created for yourself.
Transform Your Backyard into a Tropical Paradise
It will probably come as no surprise that a huge number of American families built decks, patios, and other outdoor living spaces at their homes in 2020. After all, when you start spending most of your time at home, you should be able to enjoy it! Brevard County is home to a huge number of beautiful neighborhoods offering breathtaking natural backdrops and proximity to wildlife preserves that offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor entertaining.
There are a number of fairly simple projects like building a small deck or planting flower beds that you can tackle on your own, but if you truly want to create your own slice of paradise, you may want to consider partnering with the pros! A team of experts like the team at Echelon Builders can transform your dreams into designs and construct them with all the luxurious details you desire. Set up a summer kitchen so you and your family can eat dinner al fresco; set up a cabana complete with a wine cooler for poolside champagne; expand your patio and include space for lush landscaping so you can get lost in your own private jungle. Our team can make your dreams come true.
Florida is Made for Outdoor Living
It’s healthy to take regular breaks from the daily grind, especially if your work schedule has started to interfere with your home life. Giving yourself the chance to enjoy Florida’s beauty blooming right in your backyard is a great way to disconnect from the digital world and recharge your batteries. Let Echelon Builders make your outdoor living dreams come true! Call 321-339-0320 to schedule your consultation.