Create Your Own Dream Stay-cations
Jan 20, 2010 || 3:00:00 PM -- by Sasha Mohammed
The travel bug can be quite catching, especially during the winter months when the bitter cold can trigger a serious craving for warmer climates. But travelling overseas can be an expensive venture, especially if you plan on taking your whole family. Why not stay within the country and make the best of a stay-cation? A stay-cation is a lot like a vacation; it's just as rewarding and fun, but much cheaper.
Instead of travelling to another country or continent, you can discover other parts of your own province or country. Canada spans such a broad terrain and no matter how far and wide you've travelled across the country, there is always somewhere new to visit. You can see places like the landscape of Anne of Green Gables, Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton, The Cabot Trail, Quebec City, The Rockies, Vancouver Island, and much more. Some of Canada's natural scenery and cities truly come alive during the winter months, like the snowy peaks of The Rockies or Quebec City's Winter Carnival.
Plus, you have the advantage of knowing that your Canadian Currency will be accepted in every province and most of these sites are accessible by train. You also get the rewarding experience of seeing another side to your home country, since no two cities are exactly alike.
Stay-cations are a great way to learn more about your homeland, while still enjoying the novelty of going on vacation.
Improving the travel experience one trip at a time!