[trip style = urban + staycation]
Even though this is a travel blog, I don't want to discount the activities one can do in their city over the Christmas Break or in the Winter. Rather than dreaming of the Turks and Caicos, a mini Vacation can be created in your own city. Often when we clear our schedule and focus on the good times to be had locally, a travel-like escape can be just what the Doctor ordered!
Ideas: [each item below sounds much better if you add "& hot chocolate"]
- ice skating/hockey outdoors - on a lake, river or an open-air rink in the city
- tobogganing
- snowshoeing
- christmas bake-a-thon
- shopping and eating out
- play tourist for a day, visit sites and take pics as if you were visiting
- spa day
- movie and popcorn day/night
- theater night -- seeing what's playing on the local stage
- making a gourmet meal at home and invite friends to share it
- throw a theme party
- games night
- cozy-up on the couch, drink your favourite tea or coffee and read in front of the fire
- find a spot to have an outdoor fire and do a winter wiener and marshmallow roast
- go on a day trip to a local town or fun spot
- last but definitely not least: helping the homeless through a local organization or by getting some friends and family together to make sandwiches and hand them out