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Staycations Are Good For You

March 18, 2021 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

Hello pretties,

I remember March 11, 2020, very clearly. Me, along with my travel sis Tanisha, were excitedly preparing for our second West Coast Tour in Napa Valley. Just 12 days before our departure, the World Health Organization declared the pandemic. And, just like that, EVERYTHING changed. Airline flights, hotel reservations and, exciting excursions were canceled. Who knew what 2020 would bring? We were ill-prepared for any of what was to come for the remainder of the year. There was social distancing, mask wearing, toilet paper shortages, near economic collapse across multiple industries, racial unrest, continued police shootings, impeachment, virtual school, no movies, no dining, no gym, virtual baby showers, weddings, and funerals, wildfires, Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Chadwick Boseman, Alex Trebek, no Summer Olympics, Zoom meetings, murder hornets, and 538,000 deaths. If all these things were not enough to bear, my Mom’s passing just about took me out. I MEAN! It is no small thing to have lived through 2020.

Fast forward to about a week ago, I realized the giveaway gift certificate I won in 2019 for a hotel stay and dinner at a local hotel was about to expire, oddly enough on my Mom’s birthday. Light bulb moment – girl, take a staycation to do absolutely nothing except eat, sleep, shop, and journal!

Mirror Selfie…of course!

I packed super light and headed to the Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia in a beautiful and bustling suburb about 30 minutes from home.

What to do next…nothing!

I checked in, showered and changed into my favorite pjs to relax before dinner. I took some time to journal how I felt about the events of 2020. It cathartic to get your thoughts on paper and then talk them out. 2020 was scary and if you are like me, you personally know someone impacted by covid. I experienced job loss, missing family and friends, no travel, and death. It was a lot to experience and admittedly some days I did not even want to get out of bed. After I wrote it out and cried it out, and worked it out I was hungry. I headed to the restaurant for complimentary dinner.

Bucket list item checked – dined solo dolo!

Backyard at Parkwoods was earthy and calm. Lots of windows with sun coming through and a great view of the backyard. I ordered comfort food – wings and fries, two really good drinks, and I have to say the best key lime pie I have ever had – so delicious!

Peace out!

Back to the room for more lounging and relaxing. On a staycations you can unplug, reconnect with you, and let your mind and body rest! That’s what I did, no agenda, just whatever. We need an unplanned day sometimes!

Of course there was so retail therapy!

If you have not staycationed in your own city, it is a great way to ease back into travel. You save money, and help the local economy by dining and shopping in the area of your hotel. 2020 tried us, but we survived. I feel recharged and ready to take on 2021! Special shoutout to Atlanta Digital Creator Ohnikka for hosting the giveaway! Are you taking a staycation or vacation?

robincharmagne

Filed Under: Life and Style, Travel Tagged With: staycation

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Comments

  1. Neti says

    March 18, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    Looks like CHILLAXING. You deserve that and so much more! Where are you going next?
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    Reply
    • robincharmagne says

      March 21, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      Hey Neti,
      I’m not sure. I’m torn between a city and a beach vacation!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    March 20, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    What an amazing idea! I would love to have a staycation and just take a minute to refresh. You look so relaxed and happy!

    Reply
    • robincharmagne says

      March 21, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      Michelle, I hope you will take that refresh! Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  3. Lisa @ Extra Black Olives says

    April 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    That looks so fun! It sounds weird, but I missing staying in hotels. It’s nice to be able to stay someplace that isn’t your own bed.

    Reply
    • robincharmagne says

      April 25, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      I’m with you Lisa, I miss hotels too!

      Reply

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