{"id":8453,"date":"2021-07-24T17:32:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=8453"},"modified":"2021-09-15T11:59:42","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T06:29:42","slug":"staycation-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html","title":{"rendered":"Staycation 101 &#8211; Top 10 Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Staycation vacations have broadened the aspect of travel. Not only does it mean the freedom to work no matter where you are. It also brings with it the joy of townie life, enjoying the simple pleasures for as long as you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the pandemic wreaking havoc on our lives, work is affected but not still. Going out for conventions and conferences has been replaced by zoom meetings, commuting for hours is no longer a bane rather it has opened more space up for family time and other creative pursuits on our daily planners. The modus operandi in 2021 is to <em>work from anywhere<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively-1024x627.png\" alt=\"work from staycation\" class=\"wp-image-8467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively-200x123.png 200w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-Working-Professionals-can-Utilize-this-WFH-Time-Effectively.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The year has seen a rise in working professionals booking staycation homestays for weeks and months. People prefer remote locales of the mountains and the lesser-known valleys and beaches in India, as these places have reduced traffic yet ease of connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who roam with their children ensure continual access to online classes and office meetings; this way the professional, academic, and family life do not suffer. What\u2019s more, the scenic landscape of the countryside motivates your clan to accomplish their tasks with sharper diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most singles and couples have opted for this new lifestyle as <em>digital nomads<\/em>. Having no or minimal familial attachments they choose to be consistently on the move. This lot prefers bed and breakfast motels and inns over fixed accommodation as a getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these households working and exploring go hand in hand. Assignments are completed and yet there is no dearth of leisure time. Enriching the mind and body with a dose of fresh air has helped many to say goodbye to the dreadful Monday blues. Productivity is maintained and mental health has improved all thanks to the <em>\u2018Workation Life!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515.jpg\" alt=\"staycation work\" class=\"wp-image-8459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/109477427_112481727208516_9163504202172000452_o_770x515-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who aspire to work from a staycation location, this is a must-read list compiled for your benefit. Game to break the monotony of working in pj\u2019s from your bedroom? Here\u2019s what you have to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Get_Vaccinated\" >Get Vaccinated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Testing\" >Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Get_your_Priorities_in_Order\" >Get your Priorities in Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#There_is_Nothing_as_Too_many_Sanitizers\" >There is Nothing as Too many Sanitizers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Drive_Through\" >Drive Through<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Staycation_Facilities\" >Staycation Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Follow_Social_Distancing\" >Follow Social Distancing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Mute_Social_Media\" >Mute Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Wardrobe_Wise\" >Wardrobe Wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/staycation-planning.html\/#Money_Matters\" >Money Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Vaccinated\"><\/span><em>Get Vaccinated<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is the foremost to-do if you are planning to move out and adopt the staycation life. Delaying this inevitably invites trouble especially for children below 18 that haven\u2019t been cleared for receiving vaccines. Currently, Indian Government laws do not stipulate this as mandatory but it is our civic duty to get inoculated not just for our immunity but for the larger populace\u2019s health standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85.jpg\" alt=\"Staycation vaccinations\" class=\"wp-image-8465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85.jpg 800w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1297455067_custom-0829df1212619372f0a4af15a32814113a01b7a7-s800-c85-200x120.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For your Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vaccines have been made free by the Indian Government.<\/li><li>Register yourself on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cowin.gov.in\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Co-Win\u2019s website<\/a>, fill in the appropriate pin code, and you are set with a few easy steps that book a slot for you.<\/li><li>When the d-day arrives be sure to cover your hair, wear gloves, and a facial mask when you leave the house. Carry a sanitizer with you at all times.<\/li><li>Be well-rested, that means a good night\u2019s sleep before your jab.<\/li><li>Stay well hydrated and don\u2019t cut back on any meals.<\/li><li>Stay sensitive and follow ethical decorum. Clicking selfies and pictures with the medical staff on duty can distract them.<\/li><li>After your first dose, stay home for two weeks. Move out only if it\u2019s an emergency.<\/li><li>Co-Win will take into account once you get your first dose. It will timely update and remind you to get the secondary jab.<\/li><li>Plan travel only when you have completed two weeks after the second shot to minimize chances of getting reinfected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing\"><\/span><em>Testing<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always carry proof of being Covid-19 inoculated. It is safer to update your knowledge about post-Covid rules of travelling and the requirements of any particular place you are travelling to. For example- many states in India declare that an e-pass is required along with RT-PCR test reports. Travelling by air in India has made this mandatory. Arm yourself with information about all the necessary protocols and reduce the risk of being turned back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report.jpg\" alt=\"testing before staycation\" class=\"wp-image-8472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report.jpg 783w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/test-report-200x161.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the famed Antibody Test done. This will let you know whether you have enough antibodies after being fully vaccinated. They empower you with protection for the coming months. Plus the idea of going out for a staycation vacation will add endorphins to keep the antibodies alive and kicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_Priorities_in_Order\"><\/span><em>Get your Priorities in Order<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"plan your staycation\" class=\"wp-image-8463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-1.jpg 304w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Craving that long-overdue staycation? We feel you. Booking a staycation for weeks doesn\u2019t entail that office duty and children\u2019s schooling are on hold. Luckily all you need are your functional gadgets along with their chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few pointers to not miss out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plan ahead. Make a list of all your essentials and as Marie Kondo would say, \u201corganize, to spark joy!\u201d Start packing in advance at least a week before. You wouldn\u2019t want to miss anything in the last-minute rush.<\/li><li>Ensure all your utility bills are paid for before you leave.<\/li><li>Turn off electricity wherever you can in your residence. Once you step out there is no reason one should be wasting this precious resource.<\/li><li>Empty your fridge, coming back to stale food is an absolute no! Consume all the food stored before you leave or take it with you. If your villa has a kitchen cum pantry, carry all dry stock like pulses and grains.<\/li><li>Complete due assignments and tasks of your own and help your kids too.<\/li><li>Find out if your staycation has operational laundromats nearby or possesses a washing machine. No use piling up dirty laundry.<\/li><li>Let your guardians or folks know that you are leaving and for how long.<\/li><li>Please carry vital photo ids of your family.<\/li><li>A medical kit is most advisable as part of your luggage assortment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL.jpg\" alt=\"staycation first aid\" class=\"wp-image-8455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/717QjRrCViL-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_Nothing_as_Too_many_Sanitizers\"><\/span><em>There is Nothing as Too many Sanitizers<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be turning two in a few months since the pandemic bit us. It can be humbly accepted that there is a long way to go before we can be completely Covid-free. It is better to follow all precautions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash your hands thoroughly but in case that option is unavailable the next best thing is always there. Keep sanitizers in liquid and gel form, the spray helps to disinfect larger objects and the latter is good for cleansing hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"staycation at hygienic hotels\" class=\"wp-image-8466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/home-senitizing-service-500x500-1597729399.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out if your staycation villa or apartment had been sanitized. If not, then insist on getting this done. It will save you from stress and the obsessive-compulsive need to sanitize the entire studio by yourself. Make sure all family members have the quintessential pocket sanitizers with them wherever they go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_Through\"><\/span><em>Drive Through<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Better to steer clear of public transportation like railways, they are likely to bring you into contact with hoards of people. When you know your journey\u2019s objective isn\u2019t too far avoid taking breaks while you are on the road. Keep your masks on at all times in the car as there are strict traffic laws with hefty fines if you or any other member in the car is caught without a mask on. Pack eatables and beverages that can help you manage hunger pangs for the duration of your road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"road trip staycation\" class=\"wp-image-8464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/drive_car_mask_picxy-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When navigating from Delhi, there are many hill stations in Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan that are within close driving range. For those who move out from Mumbai, there are the beautiful valleys of Mahabaleshwar and Lokhandwala that can be home for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pictures of tourists thronging the hills are already a beacon to skip congested public places and head straight for your final destination. Prep your getaway hotel about an estimate of when you will reach, and request them for arranging a meal as soon as you arrive while keeping your chambers ready to move in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staycation_Facilities\"><\/span><em>Staycation Facilities<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a staycation hotel or homestay where you can stay shy of jammed sites yet enjoy the privacy of your own space. Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/rooms\" class=\"rank-math-link\">villa<\/a> in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">boutique hotel<\/a>, many of the best hotels in Rajasthan and Himachal offer this service. Whether it be the hills of Kasol and Tirthan or the lush green dales of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/ranakpur\/ranakpur-jain-temple\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Ranakpur<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/ranakpur\/kumbhalgarh-fort\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Kumbhalgarh<\/a>; such places are idyllic and obscure. Stay for a minimum of three weeks to relax, work, explore and enjoy. Make sure your staycation vacation can be the ideal <em>workation<\/em> for you and your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Staycation hotels Mana Ranakpur\" class=\"wp-image-8460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/248260638.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A recommended first-rate resort in Rajasthan is the Mana Hotels in Ranakpur. An award-winning hotel nestled just beyond the Aravallis. With over 1.7 acres, it is a budget-friendly and luxurious property. Inspiring with its avant-garde design, wide array of art displays, contemporary villas, and rooms; this boutique hotel in Ranakpur has unmatched sophisticated poise. Equipped with a swimming pool, free wifi, laundry, gourmet dining, jungle safari camping services, and a plethora of indoor &amp; outdoor activities to choose from, it truly has it all. Easily accessible from all major highways and cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad; it is one of the most sought-after hotels near Udaipur. Bring your better half and children along for an ultimate staycation experience at this boutique hotel in Rajasthan. All Covid-19 protocols are followed here daily for example disinfecting rooms and all common spaces as well as maintaining social distance. Please note that the entire staff has been vaccinated for your family\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Social_Distancing\"><\/span><em>Follow Social Distancing<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot stay holed up in your room or villa as that is not what a staycation demands. Take a break from your screens, soak in the sun and enjoy the views. Be it hiking, swimming, biking, or any other activity you have planned, move outside while maintaining proper social distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/social-distancing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/social-distancing.jpg\" alt=\"staycation with social distancing\" class=\"wp-image-8471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/social-distancing.jpg 620w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/social-distancing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/social-distancing-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel has become a lifestyle in itself, a means to reverberate vigour and stay happy; for some, it\u2019s cheaper than therapy. We heartily agree that summer staycation plans should not be ditched. To each, your own. Do all that you can to enjoy safely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mute_Social_Media\"><\/span><em>Mute Social Media<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Live a little, differently. It is not suggested that you do this for too long but now and then take a social media hiatus whenever you can. This move will detoxify your body and fuel your energy levels. Make the most of your staycation and plan every day to the tee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/images-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"staycation with loved ones\" class=\"wp-image-8468\" width=\"367\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/images-1.jpg 367w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/images-1-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/images-1-200x75.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_2554374.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_2554374.jpg\" alt=\"staycation with outdoor activities\" class=\"wp-image-8470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_2554374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_2554374-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_2554374-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enjoy an athletic sprint in the morning.<\/li><li>Play sports with your children or practice frisbee catch with your dog.<\/li><li>Watch shows with your bae in the evening, a good movie and popcorn never hurt anyone.<\/li><li>Engage to \u2018do-it-yourself\u2019 whether it be craft, knitting, painting, or even gardening; indulge your creativity.<\/li><li>Pamper yourself with a mani-pedi and slip on a face mask for that glow! Book a spa if your staycation hotel runs one.<\/li><li>Read a book or solve puzzles, when it rains make the most of staying indoors.<\/li><li>Learn a new skill, like calligraphy or pottery. It can be something you longed to learn but never found the time for.<\/li><li>At the end of a long day lay back and just stargaze! It\u2019s what you will miss the most when you head back to the city.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png\" alt=\"staycation night gazing\" class=\"wp-image-8457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure.png 660w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2018-11-18_pict_lp_stargazing_-_adobe_stock_-_grandfailure-200x133.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wardrobe_Wise\"><\/span><em>Wardrobe Wise<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing for a trip often leads to clothes leaping out of our overflowing closets, specifically those that haven\u2019t been worn in a while or were being saved for travel plans. Living in a staycation by yourself or with your family saves you the need to flaunt new looks every day that are dauntingly put together. But that doesn\u2019t mean joggers and sweatpants have taken over our lives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41.jpg 600w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9cc5458a8c157f0d4ed19f8e35fd3b41-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you are a budding social media influencer don\u2019t burden yourself with excess baggage. Post-staycation laundry should be minimum. Look out for an operational laundromat where you travel to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"romantic staycation\" class=\"wp-image-8462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-3.jpg 275w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-3-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to keep a few makeover outfits that come in handy. Never a dull moment in a birthday celebration or an anniversary date when you are dressed for the occasion. Make an effort to look stylish when it\u2019s called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_Matters\"><\/span><em>Money Matters<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, like the wise man Paul Van Der Merwe said, \u201cMoney makes the World go Round..\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"staycation on a budget\" class=\"wp-image-8461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-2-200x112.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Going out for weeks or months means you will be living and incurring expenses other than your homestay\u2019s rent. Carry enough cash in hand. Staycations in remote places can be well equipped with digital payment options but the outback you wish to explore is not completely tech-savvy. There is no guarantee that there will be ATMs sprawling wherever you go. Best to keep a palm-sized digital locker with you to ensure your cash is secure and nearby, in case your staycation does not have the provision for a bolted closet safe. Shop for local arts and crafts that help sustain the livelihood of the regional community, take back local novelties and memories for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Happy Trails Everyone!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staycation vacations have broadened the aspect of travel. Not only does it mean the freedom to work no matter where you are. 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