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Thursday, July 31, 2008

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Five Tips for Enjoying Your Staycation

By Judi Janofsky

Last week I really suffered from sticker shock. For the first time, it cost me over $60 to fill my car's gas tank. And it wasn't even empty.

I did the math and figured it now costs me $1.00 to drive four miles. Or $400 to drive to Florida to visit some friends. What used to be a no-brainer - of course we'll drive down for a few days - has now become mental angst - do we really need to spend that much on gas?

My husband and I had planned just such a trip. But when gas prices make it prohibitive to drive and airlines start charging extra for bags, seats, food and fuel, it was time to rethink any kind of trip this summer.

So like so many other Americans, we've decided to stay home in Atlanta and take a "staycation." Coined by a Canadian television series called "Corner Gas," staycation is the new buzz word to describe those of us, who because of gas prices and difficult economic times, are choosing to vacation at home.

That doesn't mean sitting at home and doing nothing nor does it suggest taking the time to tackle those long-postponed home improvement projects.

A staycation is just like a regular vacation only you use your home as your base.

To make a staycation successful, here are a few things your should do to prepare:

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