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The Best Locations to Add To Your “BFF Travel List”

There is so much of the world that is better to see with your BFF by your side! Here are some awesome locations to visit only with your BFF!

There is so much of the world that is better to see with your BFF by your side! Here are some awesome locations to visit only with your BFF!

 

There is no such rule that you have to get married to plan a flawless trip abroad with someone you love! A bestiemoon, aka a full of fun and exciting vacation that you can take with none other than your best friend(s) is something you might want to try! It is true that friends that travel together always stay together. Your bestie is that one person in your life on whom you can always rely on. No matter how wrong or right you are, your BFF is never going to judge you and leave your side under any circumstances. Your best friend is that one person who will help you to forget about all the hard days at work, the difficult and pathetic breakups. With them, you will only embrace the good vibes and that too in abundance. And there is no better person in the whole world to build a travel bucket list with. So, make a list of all the best locations and add it to your BFF travel list and tick off as many places to travel with your best friend as possible.

To ease out your search for the best locations, we have curated a list of some locations which you must consider going to and exploring only with your BFF!

Los Angeles, California

If you and your “BFF” are just obsessed with yoga, and green juice, and always prefer living the sunniest and bright life, then there is no better place than Los Angeles. For you both, this is indeed the place which you both can explore together. Los Angeles is a place where you both can easily indulge all your CBD curiosities and self-care necessities and also get the best views of nature.

Not only for yoga and bright sunny days, but Los Angeles is also a popular destination as Hollywood is its backyard! So, let the West Hollywood Edition be the home base for you both while you are still exploring the location. This location will also help you in aura cleansing which is currently the hottest trend. Los Angeles, California, is a one-stop destination for wellness and luxurious and exotic relaxation as it regularly hosts Yoga for Bad People Classes and CBD workshops.

With so many photography locations to explore and pose with your best friend, you can consider taking a short Uber to the lovely Instagram/hiking hot spot Runyon Canyon, where you both can pose against the iconic Hollywood sign in the distance and might even get the chance to pass a celeb or two. On the back at the WeHo Edition, treat yourself and your best friend to an essential and relaxing oil massage and some fresh Green Beauty Juice. For some dinner treats, you can check out Ardor, the veggie-centric restaurant on the hotel’s first floor. Last but not the least, don’t miss the chance to taste the Cauliflower Cacio e Pepe and the lovely Pink Cocktail. So, without having any second thought, put this location on your “BFF travel list” right now!

Manhattan, New York City

For all the peppy and fun-loving girls, there is no better place to have a trip with your best friend than going to Manhattan in New York City. Everything about this city is just magical. All the “FRIENDS” fans can actually pose with their “best friends” and can later caption it “my lobster” for their Insta post. From the iconic yellow taxis to the majestic Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and of course the lovely and green Central Park, there are endless lovely photography locations to explore and pose with your best friend.

For a memorable stay experience in Manhattan, consider your stay at the Dream Downtown in the Meatpacking District neighborhood to be right in the center of everything. The lovely High Line, an elevated park, is just a block away for you both to have some chilling time together. If you both are morning people, you can consider heading for a fresh early morning stroll, and later then pop into the Whitney Museum of American Art to get your culture fix in the best way possible. If you both are planning a summer trip together and want to escape the heat, you can consider booking a cabana at The Beach. A great and always Instagram-ready outdoor pool on the Dream’s second level. So, wear those matching bikinis that you both shopped together for this trip and go full glamor while posing for your Instagram posts!

Night in Manhattan is really something not worth missing! Before you head for your amazing and memorable night out experience, don’t forget to get a blowout at the famous Benjamin Salon (easily located on the first floor of the hotel) to have every eye on the crowd on you and your bae! When all set, head to the nearby and some of NYC’s biggest nightclubs like TAO, Le Bain, and 1 Oak.

Barcelona, Spain

Apart from the famous soccer match, there is a lot to explore and witness in this lovely city, Barcelona. So, just ask your friend to pack the bags for both of you, and take off to this location to have another memorable trip with your best friend forever. After a day of exploring Barcelona’s unique, dreamlike architecture, all you both want is to unwind with some really delicious and mouth-watering food! And girl, there are endless yummilicious options for you and your best friend to choose from. Luckily, tapas, or various small dishes, are easily found on most menus, so that you both can have little nibbles of everything this lovely and happening city has to offer, including lots of fresh fish, tomatoes, cheese, potatoes, and bread, aka, all the best things in the world at one spot! Or you both can even split a giant paella, a rice-based dish filled with fresh seafood, and call it a beautiful day in Barcelona. To have the finest and the best taste of any food while being in Barcelona, pair it with a bottle of fine wine and of course your dearest best friend who appreciates incredible food as much as you do! Friendship based on food choices is always the best, happiest, and strongest!

Paris, France

If your best friend recently had a breakup and you want to do something really nice for him or her, or he or she has always fantasized about all the romance that is shown in the movies and shows, then there is no place than going to Paris with your best friend and let them experience the love again or find new love again. Also known as “the city of Love” we can assure you that coming to Paris with your best friend will surely woo him or her and bring a new perspective about love into their lives! Well, there is absolutely no denying the fact that visiting this lovely city with the love of your life is actually very romantic and overwhelming, but coming to this location with your partner in crime, especially on a meager travel budget has its own fun and excitement. Apart from the iconic Eiffel Tower, Paris is famous and loved for many other reasons like the stunning and incredible architecture, museums, and of course food and wine with great picnic potential! Trust us, Paris is more affordable than ever if you are planning a getaway with your dearest buddy! To live the vibe of this lovely and romantic city, consider taking the public transport and the live vibe of the city to the fullest. You can ditch the luxurious hotels and choose to stay in hostels that are actually cute and get them posted on your Instagram to inspire other best friends who have traveling goals together. Don’t forget to take a fun stroll on the streets of Paris as every corner of this city has so much to offer and is damn entertaining. Whether you both are planning to aggressively sightsee or just wanna spend a day lounging à la outdoor café for hours to some bon appetit, we can assure you that there is something really awesome and exciting waiting in Paris for every possible friendship type!

Tokyo, Japan

Just because this location is too far from the U.S., that does not mean that it should not be there on your traveling list. Tokyo is actually a beautiful location to explore with your best friend if you both are up for some really great adventure. There is a lot to explore and capture in Tokyo. In Tokyo, you and your best friend will see historic temples and shrines gracefully mixed in with Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest interactions in the entire world. If you both have bonded over food and consider yourself foodies, you can consider visiting a massive food market in central Tokyo, and can also try some specialty Kit Kat flavors, also can hit up some cat and hedgehog cafes, and visit the Ghibli Museum to check out some anime. In fact, you can also consider taking a two-to-three-hour bullet train to explore the other cities of Japan like Nagoya and Kyoto!

Rome, Italy

Although every movie set in Rome seems to have a Vespa montage, trust us, this beautiful city is a walkable city so that you and your best friend can hit all the major ancient sites like the famous Colosseum, on foot and pose for endless selfies. In fact, the streets are also very pretty! While traveling with your best friend, what else do you need besides a gelato in hand and your best friend’s hand in another? The city is all yours to explore so spend your sweet time strolling through and have the best travel time with your best friend.

Lisbon, Portugal

One of the world’s oldest cities, Lisbon is a new tourist favorite for various good reasons! With the incredible appeal of other European cities without too many must-see spots that leave you and your best friend riding the fun metro back and forth all day! Though nothing much to do or explore, we can still assure you that you and your best friend will find plenty to do. Whether you both wanna head to a nearby beach or wanna take a stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets full of beautiful historic landmarks and so much character. We promise you that being at this location you both will be calm and composed without getting bored! And if you both are way too lax to plan dinner, you can always hit up this famous food market that brings the city’s best chefs to one spot! All sorted! Right?

Australia

Traveling with your best friend and backpacking through Australia is high up on many people’s best friend bucket lists! It is not at all hard to see why Australia is one of the best places to travel with your best friend when you are planning a trip with your best buddy! Everything about this destination is stunning! With the tropical climates, the lovely wildlife, the laid-back beachy lifestyle, and the epic road trips (the ones that are shown in the movies), Australia offers a perfect combination of everything.

Whether you wanna explore and try a city break with your best friend in Sydney, or planning to go backpacking down the East Coast, or a laid-back weekend getaway in Byron Bay, there is so much to do and explore with your BFF! No matter which season you are choosing to visit this amazing location with your best friend, we can assure you that you are going to have an awesome time together traveling and exploring Australia!

London, United Kingdom

This location is just perfect for urban dwellers! There is absolutely something to be said for a city break with your best friend. Everything about this destination is just wow! From the posh and luxurious hotels to incredible restaurants, endless entertainment, and stunning shopping, London is just a great place to travel with your best friend. And if you and your best friend are “Potterheads” then you are in great luck, as you can explore and visit the actual “Hogwarts” and pose for some really great pictures to post on your Instagram! The vibrancy of this lovely city will get you going to explore it more and more. The trendy and chic restaurants and pubs popping up faster than you actually say “cheers” and crack a beer together!

Summing everything up, all we want to say is that jobs, colleagues, flings, hard times, and everything in between will come and go, but your best friend(s) will definitely stick with you through it all! From the first job to the recent breakup, your best friend(s) will never leave you alone, in fact, they will encourage you to do all the weird stuff and that too, together. So, when you have got yourself a BFF, cherish them, appreciate them, trust them, love them, make fun of them, and make the most of every second with them! Live your life to the fullest when they are around you or vice-versa! Life is Short! Just get your pen and paper out and start making a list of all the above-mentioned amazing locations to add to your “BFF Travel List.”

Summer Destinations for a Luxe Bachelorette Trip!

Thinking about where to head for your Bachelorette? Here are 13 exclusive bachelorette destination ideas to go tripping with your girl gang!

Thinking about where to head for your Bachelorette? Here are 13 exclusive bachelorette destination ideas to go tripping with your girl gang!

 

So you have said yes to “the one” and now you are all set to plan your wedding in the best possible way with all the over-the-top wedding details that you have always listed in your secret diary! From browsing through amazing spring destination elopement ideas to bookmarking all the exquisite Victorian garden wedding venues, we know that you have a lot on your plate right now. But before you go on to plan your grand tropical honeymoon destination for your Instagrammable post-wedding escapade, there is another fun pre-wedding trip that you can plan with your gang of girls who have been there with you from the moment you laid your eyes on your sweetheart for the first time! Yes, we are talking about your grand bachelorette!

As they say, “have one last sail before the veil!” The term “Bachelorette Parties” can give you flashes of you and your girl gang moving around an exotic destination in gorgeous bikinis, while slapping sunscreens and sipping mimosas. This can also be a great chance to host an out-of-the-box engagement party that celebrates your brand new relationship status! As per many wedding experts, choosing a great bachelorette party destination is all about choosing a location with plenty of sunshine and a variety of fun activities for your group to enjoy. So it’s up to you to decide the kind of bachelorette destination you would want to go to with your team of to-be bridesmaids. Bachelorette parties are for creating memories that will last you a lifetime before all the memorable wedding moments unfold on your big day. It is about bonding with your favorite people and celebrating your brand new relationship status with the people who matter a lot in your life. So your bachelorette destination should undoubtedly have scenic views, scrumptious food, a bustling nightlife, a relaxing ambiance, and a host of fun activities so that everyone can have a great and memorable time.

From clubbing all night in Las Vegas and tipsy traipsing through the exotic locales of Thailand to throwing an Instagram-worthy fête in Amsterdam or a dreamy beach escape in Puerto Rico, make sure that this is a trip that the bride will never forget and every time she hears the name of the place there is a sly smile on her face from all the flashbacks! Wherever and however you choose to spend your exotic pre-wedding vacation, make it the last wild “last hurrah” for your girl gang. While there are so many bachelorette party ideas, we are exploring every location for your party needs so that, whatever you choose will suit the personality of your gang. This bachelorette party inspiration blog will help you to throw an unforgettable bash for your special friend that everyone will be talking about.

Best Bachelorette Destinations Around The World For A Dreamy Escapade:

 

Puerto Rico

If you want to travel to an exotic location without leaving the country, look no further. Topping the list of winter honeymoon destinations, Puerto Rico is a classic! Beautiful beaches, warm weather, and opulent resorts are just a few of the attractions available at this destination. Relax at a resort, sample the nightlife of San Juan with bottle service at Club Brava, or learn to salsa dance with a live band at Nuyorican Cafe.

Negril, Jamaica 

Grab your girls and head to Hedonism II, Negril, Jamaica’s famous all-inclusive, adults-only, resort for the bride looking for an exclusive girl’s getaway! For some much-needed R&R, visit the Blue Hole Mineral Spring in Brighton District and take a therapeutic mud bath. Then take a stroll along Bourbon Beach to listen to live reggae music. The One Love Bus Bar Crawl along One Love Drive is a great way to get a taste of Negril’s nightlife. It comes with a strong recommendation for a dreamy Jamaican Bachelorette! Try the jerk chicken at 3 Dives Restaurant and Bar, Presley’s Bar and Grill’s lobster dinner, and a sip of Jamaica’s Red Strip brew. On Wednesday nights, dine on Caribbean cuisine while being serenaded by a live band at Roots Cafe.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming 

Surrounded by the snow-capped Tetons, Jackson Hole in Wyoming is a rustic yet luxurious destination for a girls’ getaway at any time of year. Channel out all your staycation ideas in the log cabins at Fireside Resort that can accommodate groups of up to six people and feature fireplaces, luxury linens, and WiFi. Sign up for a dog sledding tour in the winter, then relax at Amangani’s Spa, where the heated Jacuzzi and infinity pool provides unrivaled views of Jackson Hole. Head to Trio for upscale American plates (think smoked duck ragu and artichoke risotto), then finish the night with drinks and dancing at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. If you go on a Saturday, don’t stay out too late: the champagne-filled brunch at Persephone Bakery is where everyone will want to be on Sunday morning.

Ibiza, Spain 

Known for being one of the top dream destinations for weddings, Ibiza is also the world’s EDM capital and is ideal for seeing live DJs, sunbathing, and generally living like you are in Justin Bieber’s music video! Yacht parties, poolside events, and getting down at the club abound in this Mediterranean paradise, this is the place to be if you and your ladies enjoy dancing, beachside nightclubs, swimming, and boat cruising. Get your bikinis ready and slap some sunscreen as soon as possible!

Palos Verdes, California 

Palos Verdes caters to luxurious relaxing and wellness-focused trips! Terranea Resort in California is the perfect place to relax and unwind over the weekend, with luxurious amenities spread throughout the 102-acre property. Everything from therapeutic in-room massages, soothing baths, and pre-bedtime facial masks to personalized meditation, yoga, and boot-camp programs are available as part of the wellness programs. Unplug at Terranea Cove Beach or participate in Terranea Resort-organized group wellness activities like “Painting by the Sea,” kayaking tours, guided coastal hikes, and more. Take a look at the architecture of the Wayfarer’s Chapel, a popular religious site. Plan a trip to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the spring to see a whale migration! There’s little reason to leave Terranea Resort because it has so many dining options. At Nelson’s, a cliff-top restaurant perched directly above coves, order Sunday brunch with mimosas, and pair Asian dishes with your choice of spirits at Bashi, which has an extensive sake and soju list. It is also a very popular destination for holiday and honeymoon Christmas cruises!

New York City 

The Big Apple is the ideal location for all kinds of bachelorette parties! Your itinerary will not be lacking, regardless of which borough you choose to celebrate in. In Soho, there’s boutique shopping with a side of cronuts, in the Meatpacking District, there are rooftop cocktails at The Standard, and in Brooklyn, there’s craft beer and pizza at Roberta’s. The options are truly limitless for New York bachelorette parties! Every bachelorette activity you can think of is available in New York. If you enjoy theater, gather the ladies for a Broadway or off-Broadway performance. In the afternoon, art lovers can go gallery hopping in Chelsea, or visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the newly renovated Museum of Modern Art. Catch a burlesque show at the Slipper Room, stand-up comedy at the New York Comedy Club, or slam poetry at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe late at night. For an exclusive New York-style eating experience, take the ladies east for dinner at David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar. The Delancey, a rooftop bar, is a great place to spend the night dancing. You can also have a good time with your friends at one of New York’s hipper speakeasies. Please Don’t Tell, accessed through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs, or Peachy’s, an underground bar beneath Chinatown’s Chinese Tuxedo, are both worth a visit.

Tulum, Mexico 

Tulum in Mexico is a glamorously carefree beach town that is loved by models, influencers, and free-spirited artists, located just an hour from Cancun International Airport. There are no street lights! Much of the beach strip is devoid of electricity and instead is home to eco-friendly lodges, fashionable boutiques, yoga studios, juice bars, and jungle-to-table restaurants. At Coco Tulum, reserve a few thatch-roofed cabanas, or if your group is willing to splurge, opt for the impeccably designed Nomade. After you have had your share of sunbathing, refuel with lobster ceviche al fresco at Chamico’s, which overlooks Soliman Bay, before heading out for the afternoon. The oceanfront Mayan Ruins or snorkeling in Dos Ojos, one of Tulum’s many cenotes, are both recommended. For dinner, we hope you have made reservations at Hartwood, a cult favorite where everything from charred octopus to short ribs is sourced locally and cooked over a wood-burning fire. Finish the night at Casa Jaguar or Gitano with tropical cocktails in the jungle under the moonlight!

Las Vegas 

Even though we don’t need to introduce Vegas bachelorettes, we will do so anyway! The gambling mecca, dubbed Sin City, is the ultimate party destination. A big ole’ Vegas-style shindig is in order for the life of the party. Spend the weekend in a poolside cabana, get a gold-infused facial for your girl group, see Cirque du Soleil, and then hit the club, just don’t end up on the “Hangover Bus!” This casino-filled city is all about hotel hopping and taking in the region’s man-made wonders, from strip clubs to live shows. Vegas caters to tourists seeking a luxurious pampering experience, with plenty of alcohol, flashing lights, celebrity concerts, and the opportunity to stay in some of the world’s most opulent hotels for indulgent honeymoon stays and wild bachelorette parties. Get your wallet and your liver ready!

Cartagena, Colombia 

Even the most serious case of wanderlust will be quenched by a trip to Cartagena in Columbia! This vibrant, tropical city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast combines the luxury of a beach vacation with the sophistication of a South American metropolis. Make yourself at home at the stylish Hotel Casa San Agustin, a 17th-century mansion transformed into designer digs (large groups can rent a fully staffed colonial villa), then spend some time exploring the colorful old walled town’s tree-lined plazas and cobblestone streets before escaping to the beach. Inquire at your hotel about arranging a day trip by boat to Baru or Islas del Rosario, two of the city’s best beaches with cerulean water and velvety sand. At the end of the day, treat yourself to a decadent meal of prawn risotto and lobster ravioli at Maria, then head to La Movida for caipirinhas, the liquid courage your group may require before late-night salsa dancing at Cafe Havana, which is again a must-visit when in Columbia.

Koh Phangan, Thailand 

Begin your celebration on a full moon day, when Koh Phangan’s famous nightlife comes alive! Koh Phangan in Thailand is known for its monthly ‘full moon’ parties that last until sunrise, but it also hosts the half-moon festival and jungle experience parties. These nights on the region’s beautiful white sand beaches attract a large number of tourists who want to party nonstop. Spend the day rock climbing, surfing, or snorkeling if you are the outdoorsy type. Alternatively, you can spend a lazy day on Mellow Mountain sipping sangrias in hammocks and planning an evening of decadent fun at a nightclub or private beach resort. Despite the backpacker crowd, this place has some really hip stay options if you want to have a good time on the beach with your girl gang. Dance the night away to a heady mix of music, dance, and booze!

Bimini, Bahamas

Bimini, Bahamas, is the place to go if you want to have the best underwater experience with your babes! Bimini is the closest Caribbean island to the United States, located 50 miles off the coast of Florida. Bahamas bachelorette parties on this charming seven-mile island will feel a world away during a stay at Resorts World Bimini. The resort features a rooftop infinity pool, the Bahamas’ largest marina, and VIP suites with direct access to a lagoon pool with a swim-up bar. By bike or golf cart, go on an island bar hopping. Charter a catamaran for the day to snorkel the shipwreck of the S.S. Sapona or swim with hammerhead sharks in the Bahamas’ clearest waters.  If that sounds too extreme, take a 20-minute boat ride to Honeymoon Cay instead, where you can swim with manta rays. Order Stuart’s Conch Stand’s famous conch salad or Joe’s Conch Shack’s lobster salad and wash it down with Bahama Mamas. At Luna Beach, a beachside farm-to-table restaurant, sip cocktails while watching fire dancers and bonfires at its famous full moon parties.

Santorini, Greece

Any Mama Mia fans out there? Well, honey, Santorini might be the ideal destination for you and your girlfriends. This city, which is located on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to picture-perfect cliff-side homes with far-reaching sea views. Fresh food, pleasant weather, and photoshoot-worthy locations (at every turn!) will make your group feel like crowned queens for the duration of the trip! It is one of the most popular beach destinations for bachelorettes as one can only imagine spending time with their best friends among blue domes, seamless white buildings, stunning cliff dwellings, and the luxury resorts with pools seeming to float in the air above the ocean.

Reykjavík, Iceland 

If your bridal party is flying in from the East Coast, you can get to Iceland in the same amount of time it takes to fly to California. Make Reykjavik, Iceland’s colorful, hipster capital, your home base by renting an Airbnb or staying at the KEX Hostel. Travelers frequently refuel at The Coocoo’s Nest with veggie-packed Buddha bowls before exploring nearby attractions such as the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Vik’s black-sand beach. You can walk inside an active volcano, snorkel in a glacial lake, or go whale watching in the Old Harbor, depending on how adventurous your group is. Fiskmarkaðurinn is a stylish Asian-fusion restaurant that specializes in locally caught sushi and fish for dinner, while Matur og Drykkur offers a modern take on traditional Icelandic dishes. Go on, go wild!

Bachelorette party trips happen all year round and the world has amazing destinations for every type of bachelorette celebration. From Las Vegas to Austin, from the exotic Caribbean to Argentina, we will never run out of the exciting bachelorette party details and ideas! From the famous bachelorette party locations that have been always popular like Los Angeles and Las Vegas to offbeat bachelorette trip locations like Palm Springs and Tulum, planning an all-girls getaway is all about party hopping on flights to fete a friend. The above bachelorette party guide can offer a range of experiences for every type of bachelorette- from sundowner parties wearing chic beach party dresses in Paris to relaxing on a beach in the Hamptons to skiing on the mountain in Aspen. No matter what your girl group loves to do to celebrate, we have something for everyone! So get excited and plan your bachelorette weekend away or weeklong celebration with your girlfriends!

Staycation Ideas if You’re Not Ready to Travel

Here are some trendy and amazing staycation ideas if you don’t feel like traveling right after your wedding!

Here are some trendy and amazing staycation ideas if you don’t feel like traveling right after your wedding!

 

Hats off to all 2020 and 2021 wedding couples! You guys are surely navigating these crazy times and uncharted waters with such grace! Postponing your wedding day, shifting up your idea of a grand and lavish wedding to a more intimate celebration with just some of your near and dear ones, and lastly discovering how to plan a wedding right in the middle of a quarantine… Well, trust us, you guys are completely rocking it! To date, we have shared a lot of tips on weddings during COVID-19, and topics related to that, but today we will be talking about the various trendy and amazing staycation ideas if you don’t feel like traveling right after your wedding!

Read our latest blog on the fun and romantic staycation ideas for all the couples who don’t feel safe to travel during this pandemic situation. All you have to do is hold your partner’s hand and enter the staycation and read on to discover some of the great and romantic staycation ideas while being at home!

Plan a theme night

You have made your mind, and the bags are packed, for Italy! But with everything going around, there are chances that you might not feel like traveling. Well, you can always bring Italy to your home! Rather than buying pasta from a local joint in Paris, make it at home with your sweetheart with your own ingredients, don’t forget to put love (as Paris is the city of love). Why not turn on some enchanting romantic music that reminds you of romantic Rome. You can also consider decorating your patio with vibrant and aromatic flowers and candles, and order in some of your favorite local Italian fare, and make a whole theme night out of it! And want to go the extra mile with your theme night? Well, dress the part, too! And finish the evening ‘laying in the sand’ in your bathing suit, practicing some moves for your cabaret dance, and even smooching while listening to French ballads! African, French, Caribbean- wherever you planned to journey, get creative and bring the world to you, in fact to your house! Even better, travel the world with a Theme Week!

Sightsee from home

Well, if you have always wanted to go backpacking to Europe and have been postponing your travel plans since last year, then don’t worry. There are still various ways for you to explore the wonder of this continent and all its various cultures without even leaving your bed! With everything going virtual, many legendary museums and cities these days are offering virtual tours, a perfect and fun staycation idea! Were you supposed to take your spouse to Paris after your honeymoon but due to this global pandemic, your plan is on halt? Well, not now! You can check out the Musee d’Orsay of Eiffel Tower online. In fact, you will also be able to discover different sights that were not originally on your itinerary list! Wherever you plan to go, try to spend time researching what’s available digitally, so you don’t lose your wanderlust. When it’s safe to plan again, you’ll be armed with (even more) information. Bring your travel destination to your home and explore the world with just one click!

Cuddle up in front of a fire

Tell us one thing! Is there anything in the world more romantic and peaceful than curling up on the couch with the love of your life and cuddling under a warm and cozy blanket while watching firelight flicker and dance? Or spooning with your partner and watching a romantic movie on Netflix and embracing the ambiance? Well, we are pretty much sure, nothing is more romantic than this.

If you are planning your staycation for summer when you might not want to build a fire indoors, you can always have your romantic cuddle night outdoors if you have a firepit. Trust us, with such a setting in the outdoors, you will forget what Paris or Spain feels like!

Cook a meal together

The love that bonds and blooms over food is never-ending! Preparing meals together is one of the easiest and most romantic ways to spice up your staycation if you don’t want to travel!

The time is here. While on your staycation, break out that wedding china and enjoy a dinner you both have cooked together with your special ingredients, like love, passion, and tenderness! Just a piece of advice, try out some new recipe as it will be more fun when you both will be involved in it. Play some romantic songs in the background and enjoy cooking together! There are times when just walking the aisles of a grocery store brings inspiration and kinda feels like a date though.

Work on some home-improvement projects together

‘A fresh coat of paint will bring a new perspective to your home-based staycation’. This is what we also feel. It is always a great idea to use your staycation in refurbishing your new home, or we say the house of your dreams. Spring cleaning might not be what you have envisioned for your honeymoon, but handling work around the house together is indeed an incredible bonding. Don’t take the heavy work that requires some professional assistance. Ease into easy house remodeling projects together like painting a room with your favorite color, and marvel at how quickly progress can be achieved while stealing some kisses in between. You can also consider renovating the unused parts of your house, like a garage or the attic, or media room makeover to upgrade your Netflix date and chill sessions! Don’t forget to make your staycation relaxed and aromatic by bringing in the fresh air and new flavors in your house by potting plants, herbs, and spices!

Plan a romantic spa day or night at home

This idea is best for all those couples who are eagerly wanting to detox themselves and cool their mind off the chaos of wedding planning, or want to give themselves some good and relaxed time after they have been treated to all of the food and wine they can handle! A spa day or night at home is not only the best way to unwind the stress but is also an exquisite way to spice up the romance. Well, these days, a relaxing spa after the wedding jitters is almost on most of the newly wedded couples’ to-do list of activities. During your staycation, a spa session at your home will definitely make you and your partner feel special and romantic! You can simply start your day or end your day with a bath bomb and glass of champagne for two (remember, when Chandler and Monica have their romance in the bathtub with wine). You can always try your skills at being a masseuse with neck and shoulder massages and scalp and hair massages (check out some reference links on YouTube, before performing it on your partner, pun!). To make your staycation massage session more interesting, you can assign a different body part to the numbers on a dice, and then roll the dice to see who massages what part for the first five to ten minutes! You can also consider making your own cucumber lemon water to sip on while wearing face masks to give each other mani-pedi. Trust us, while staycationing, you and your sweetheart will get all the luxury at a fraction of the cost!

Don’t forget to snap all the photos!

Don’t forget to snapshot your staycation in the best of frames just like you would do if you were traveling to a far-off exotic place with your darling! Trust us, these are very special and precious memories, just like any other vacation (because once everything will be back on track, we can assure you that you will be going to miss this time, so capture it!). If you are a person who loves keeping a journal, then you can use your journal to write down the fun things that you did, ate, or saw! Just think of it as an at-home travel journal. Trust us, it will turn into the sweetest keepsake from your staycation. While staycation at home, you can even ask our affordable and professional wedding photographers to snapshot some really cute and adorable staycation photos of you both. Because once everything will be sorted, these photos will always allow you to cherish the perks of staying at or close to home with your partner!

Utilize the time to reminisce over photos from past celebrations & travels

There is no better time to get out your wedding photos or old family albums or even selecting the best photos for your wedding album than enjoying quality time during your staycation with your partner. Sharing and creating memories with your spouse is always a great way to spark conversation and learn even more about your better half!

And going down memory lane and looking at your old travel photos will always provide you with some new inspirations for your upcoming travel. You might even want to set aside a little of your staycation time in brainstorming the ideas for the next time you both are going to travel.

Plan for some at-home wine tasting

Well, it is absolutely true that a big part of many memorable weddings is the party. Full of delicious food and never-ending wine, and this is the time when you and all your loved ones can come together at your place and celebrate the start of your beautiful happily ever after story! These days, at-home wine tasting is so in the trend that every millennial couple is doing it. So, all you have to do is head to your local market and pick up a selection of different wines, and complement it with some cheese, fruits, snacks, and other yummy treats. Trust us, going on wine shopping will make you feel like you are on a wine tour in Florence or Napa Valley, yet in the comfort of your home!

Set up a backyard beach for your staycation

There are many couples who have always dreamed of just lying on the beach, taking the best of sunbathing on the beach for a couple of weeks post-wedding. If that is not on the card for you right now, you don’t need to get disappointed! You can always create ‘your own beach’ right in your backyard. You can just order an inflatable pool, and bring in some fun tiki accessories like a palm tree and a cute umbrella, and voilà you are all set to go! Now all you have to do is slip in those swimsuits that you order and soak the sun with your favorite person. We personally love this activity as it is not only a blast to put the whole atmosphere together, but it is super-duper unwinding to just lay out in the sunshine together while sipping your martini or any favorite cocktail!

Unplug & have a real conversation or read a book together

Take a break from social media and your phone and just connect with each other like in the 90s. Make the best of your staycation by talking about all the things you have always wanted to talk about. If you both are nerds, then choose a book to read aloud to each other, or you can simply just choose to read one chapter at a time! Well, there is no such rule that it has to be particularly lofty or literary. You can simply select a book that was special to either or both of you as a child, like the Harry Potter series. Well, if you ask us, we think that The Chronicles of Narnia particularly lend themselves to being read aloud in this way!

Take as many naps, together!

Just leave the world and everything behind, and snuggle up under a blanket together like a couple of bunnies and just relish the simple pleasure of napping together. Trust us, it is very soothing and pleasant. It is true that while traveling, couples are highly focused on getting the most out of their time at the destination that they can visit. While you both are staycationing at home, you have already seen everything and there is nothing to see or explore more in your home, so there is no fear of missing out on anything!