3 Tips for the Ideal Holiday in your Own Country

By David Thompson , Parent Herald Jan 19, 04:10 pm

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Most people love travelling to faraway countries, seeing new sights, enjoying different cultures and eating delicious foreign foods. Nowadays that's still possible, but with COVID-19 restrictions changing every so often in all parts of the world, it can be a bit tricky to book a holiday a couple of months in advance. After all, it would be a shame to have to quarantine 10 days out of your 14 day holiday... So why don't you enjoy a nice holiday in your own country? There's a big chance there is loads to see and discover, that you've never seen or done before. In this article, we give you 3 tips to plan the ideal holiday... in your own country!

1. Enjoy being a tourist

Do you know how many museums there are in your city? Or in the big city closeby? And have you ever visited them? If you've lived somewhere for a long time, there's a big chance that you'll have to admit that the answer is no. Many people have barely discovered their environment in the cultural sense. That's why it's a good idea to look up tourist guides for your city or one of the cities in your area. Why don't you plan a citytrip with a nice hotel room, a museum visit and a visit to the top rated restaurants? Maybe there's even a boat tour or a walking tour you always considered to be 'touristic' that's really fun! Push away the shame and enjoy being a tourist in your own country.

2. Book a spa holiday

Everyone knows the Szechenyi Baths in Budapest are a lovely destination to relax. Or that the Secret Lagoon in Iceland is a spa experience you'll never forget. But it's also possible to enjoy a lovely spa holiday a bit closer to home. You can opt for a spa hotel, so you enjoy a few days away from home while you can relax your muscles and your mind in a spa bath, sauna or solarium. Or if you don't need the whole experience, you can also google if there are any AirBnb's or hotels that offer a private bubble bath. Often holiday parks offer these arrangements. Believe us: it's lovely to relax in hot, bubbling water after a long day!

3. Go camping or book a cabin at a holiday park for your family

Talking about holiday parks: these parks are so much fun for young and old. They often offer a range of facilities and are also often located near lakes and gorgeous woods. You can for instance rent a cabin, or opt to go camping with the whole family just like when you were a kid. Just imagine: you rent a van (Dutch: personenbus huren), for instance a really big one for 9 people (Dutch: 9 persoons bus huren) and you fill up the van with your favorite people, a big tent and lots of board games.

Enjoy your holiday back home! We hope you have an incredible time and learn a few new things about your area.