You’ve seen signs of the upcoming holidays everywhere: Pumpkin Spice everything, stores stocked with all things Halloween and autumn, and the most obvious sign of all– Christmas decor making its way into the dollar section at Target. Truth be told, it won’t be long before you’re hearing holiday music everywhere you go. And, with as much joy as the holidays bring, they come with their fair share of holiday stress. Which is why a pre-holiday vacation is a must.
Whether you’re planning on hosting the holidays at your home or will be travelling across the globe to visit family, one thing is for certain: taking a short pre-holiday vacation is a great way to recharge before you get into the nitty-gritty of the holidays.
Reasons to Take a Pre-Holiday Vacation
Holidays Come with Additional Cooking
With the holidays comes the additional time in the kitchen. And, while spending time cooking with the ones you love is a great way to bond and make beautiful memories, it’s equally lots of work.
Taking a vacation permits you to step away from frequent cooking and cleaning, and instead, kick back while restaurants such as Ducey’s on the Lake and delis like the one found within The Pines Market do the work.
Self-Care Becomes the Priority
Setting aside time to focus inward and engage in self-care is difficult for anyone on any given day. But, self-care is necessary for our overall mental, physical, and emotional health. That being said, practicing self-care tends to become especially challenging –if not obsolete– during the holidays. After all, with women generally take charge of planning, decorating, gift-shopping and wrapping, travel arrangements, etc., we have way more on our plates than normal and simply do not make the time for self-care.
When you go on vacation, self-care becomes the priority, even if it isn’t a conscious one. You naturally fall into a pattern of asking “What do I want to eat/do/see?” Even with the kids in tow, tapping into your needs take more of a priority than it might if you’re at home.
Holidays Equate to A Lot of Family Time
Let’s be clear: The ability to spend time with our parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews is a blessing. It’s during this time of year that everyone gathers to share food, memories, gifts, and most importantly, time with the ones we love.
Still, with all the good the holiday season brings, it can be equally overwhelming and so very tiring. So, before you delve into the busiest time of year (i.e. the holidays), take a few days to focus on yourself, your partner, and your kids.
A quick pre-holiday getaway can help your family tap into your collective and individual needs, especially when you vacation in a family-friendly location.
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Hike and Bike
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Go fishing
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Participate in water sports including kayaking and canoeing
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Take scenic drives around Bass Lake
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Visit Yosemite National Park where you’ll find:
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The Sugarpine Rail Road
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Horseback Riding with Yosemite Trails Saddle & Sleigh Co.
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Sierra Jeep Tours and so much more!
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In short, the holidays are stressful and self-care is always important. Retreat to nature and enter the holiday season refreshed and prepared for the busy days ahead! You’ll be so happy you did.
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