{"id":968,"date":"2015-07-09T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T19:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:30:12","slug":"best-florida-staycation-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2015\/best-florida-staycation-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Florida Staycation Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"staycation-image-wide\"A staycation or a stay-at-home vacation found popularity during the economic downturn a few years ago. \u00a0A staycation\u2019s benefits have kept it trending in the U.S. \u00a0It is a great way to cut back on discretionary spending and save money. Let\u2019s face it, traveling is not stress free. Long lines at airport security and gridlocked traffic will not put you in a \u201cZen\u201d state of mind. Comprehensive planning and packing can make you feel like you need a vacation from your vacation.<\/p>\n

\u201cHome can lose its sense of adventure, said Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>. \u201cAfter being some place for a while, it is easy to dismiss local sites or think you will visit there one day.\u201d<\/p>\n

They key to enjoying a successful staycation is to relax. Consumer Reports<\/a> urges you to discipline yourself to avoid activities that will have you focusing on work such as checking work emails and calling the office. Other suggestions include, taking a break from your daily routine and placing a hold on household projects.<\/p>\n

If you are a little stumped on what to do while you are enjoying a staycation, the list below is sure to help.<\/p>\n

According to Wikipedia<\/a>, most Floridians live an average of 25 miles or less from the water. \u00a0Check out a beach, lake, spring, river, splash park, water park or pool.<\/p>\n

Florida has 11 national parks<\/a> and 174 state parks<\/a> as well as many more municipal parks to explore, hike or bike.<\/p>\n