If you want to take a getaway and are fortunate enough to live in a location with plenty of activities to do nearby, enjoy a staycation instead. While you can still stay at a hotel to experience the vacation feeling, you can avoid all the stress that comes with jet-setting across the globe. Here are a few more reasons to spend your time off close to home.

Why You Should Plan a Staycation

1. Save Money

The costs associated with travel tend to climb higher the further away you go. Long or connecting flights can cost hundreds of dollars, so staying local will cut your vacation costs tremendously.

2. Visit Your Favorite Places

Revisit your favorite spots without the pressure of returning home by a certain time to cook dinner or get ready for bed. Spend your days taking in your favorite restaurants, parks, and shopping centers with complete leisure. Seeing your home through a fresh perspective can spark a newfound appreciation for your surroundings.

3. Use Less PTO

If you have to take vacation days to enjoy your time off, you can use fewer when you stay close. While international travel takes up a few days on both ends of your trip, a staycation allows you to save some of your PTO for future use. You can even plan a quick weekend staycation if you’re short on PTO.

4. Minimize Hassle

While travel can be a luxury, it also comes with a fair amount of stress. From arriving at the airport early to packing everything you need, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into a long-distance trip. If you stay at a local hotel, you can pack and check-in at your leisure.

If you’re on Oahu, you’re fortunate to have Hawaii’s beautiful surroundings, exciting nightlife, and aquatic activities to experience during a staycation. You can still get a sense of vacation luxury by staying at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra. This hotel features everything you need to enjoy your stay, including contemporary rooms, free Wi-Fi, and magnificent views of the Honolulu skyline from their restaurant. View their suites online, and call (808) 955-4811 to ask about their special kamaaina discount.