Weekend Getaways on the Cheap

Trust me there are days when the city can be too much. There’s too much noise, there’s too much smoke, there’s too much stress, there’s too much work, there’s too much of things that are too much. And of course, you deserve that break and it’s always a great idea to have weekend getaways twice a month or so to keep you from killing everyone in your path. And no, it doesn’t have to be expensive.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be in a relationship to enjoy these weekend getaways. Bring a friend along, particularly one that’s as stressed as you are or heartbroken. They will benefit the most from such a weekend. If you can muster it, you can even have a getaway alone. It doesn’t have to be in a faraway place, nor does it have to be expensive. Cheap weekend getaways are possibly the best ones you can have.

Check into a hotel. I have a friend who has these weekend getaways by herself every so often. We all know she’s taking one because she just couldn’t be reached, but at the same time we know where she is. This friend checks in to a hotel, runs a bubble bath, gets a massage and facial, basically pampering herself. Then she gets up in the morning has breakfast in the hotel. She comes back to work on Monday as though she’d been somewhere exotic because she’s glowing when in truth she was just at a hotel several blocks away from where we worked. Perhaps it’s how being in a hotel makes you feel you’re in an instant vacation.

Fly somewhere. The main thing about weekend getaways is getting away from it all right, so do go away then. Lucky for you there are cheap tickets for traveling to key destinations around the country. Perhaps this is also the best time to go somewhere you haven’t been before. You can book your hotel online, which usually offer discounts and freebies when you book through them.

Bed and breakfast. It’s like checking into a hotel, only more homey. These quaint places have a way of transporting you back to your childhood when mommy made breakfast and you can still stay in bed all day. Most bed and breakfasts are also located in towns as quaint as they are, so there could be some things worth exploring in a town not as big and busy as yours.

The beach. Of course. This last one could be a combination of the previous ones listed. You could check into a hotel or resort that has a beach, fly to somewhere that has a beach, or find a bed and breakfast that is near one. Whatever you choose, a weekend spent at the beach is always glorious.

Stay in. If cheap weekend getaways are what we are talking about, then what’s cheaper than staying in? It helps if you set up your home where you can be assured a peaceful and restful weekend. Clear out the clutter. Light some candles. Try to relax just for once.

Whatever of these weekend getaways you choose, I’m hoping you come out of it refreshed, happy, and ready to take on another killer week at work. And remember, Mondays mean that the weekend is only days away.