Unique Weekend Vacations


October 9, 2014


A weekend or a short 2-day vacation is an amazing idea. There are numerous ideas for small, brief vacations that are refreshing, exciting, thrilling and all the same help you start a great week ahead. You can simply stay within the city limits or within the country and yet go for a weekend vacation. You do not need much planning. It can be a quick, spontaneous vacation. It is also a great way to bond with your family and friends. Below are a few ideas for a great weekend vacation or picnic.

New City
Rather than escaping into the wild and leading an ‘early man from the caves’ lifestyle, many people wish to go on a vacation to a new place that is well-developed and has all the modern facilities. If you are one of those, then you must go for a ‘city-break’. This is nothing but exploring a new city and a new lifestyle. You can choose to go to a neighboring city, do some shopping, roam around the streets, visit major tourist attractions and simply relax at the roadside cafes enjoying a cup of coffee and the delightful sights. This is a great idea for a weekend vacation or even a one-day picnic.

Adventurous Pursuit
If you want to feel the adrenaline rush then simply go for adventure activities like sky diving, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, bungee jumping, karting, etc. These adventure sports are best enjoyed with a group of friends. If you plan for a family adventure break with your kids in tow, then a boat ride, fishing or a simple outdoor camping is a good idea. Activities like rafting, bungee jumping and paragliding may scare the kids. Simpler adventure activities like fishing, camping outdoors are recommended for families with kids in tow. Kids generally enjoy doing things like pitching a tent, building a campfire, fishing, collecting logs and twigs, etc. However, you can also try diving, surfing or even snorkeling if your kids are teenagers.

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Spa Vacation
Do you feel extremely tired during the weekend after a hectic week at work? How often have you wished for a relaxing massage? You can both enjoy a brief weekend vacation as well as rejuvenate yourself through a spa massage with an exclusive massage therapy. Spas have introduced special weekend vacation packages for busy professionals. This is a great way to rejuvenate, relax and kick start a power-packed week ahead. Check out your nearest spa and grab an excellent vacation deal.

Resort Vacation
There are many cities that have resorts on the outskirts of the city. Vacations to such places is a great idea as you are within the city limits and your sweet home is just a hop, skip and jump away. These resorts are well-connected and are equipped with all the modern amenities such as latest bathroom fittings, Internet access, televisions in every room, swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium, etc. They have facilities for various activities like tree climbing, rock climbing, boating, fishing, etc. Some resorts have tents set-up outdoors fully equipped with an attached bathroom. You can enjoy nature at its best staying close to your home.

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Student Vacation
Do you wish to lead a student’s life once again? If not for long, you can do so at least for a weekend or two. People commonly conduct weekend workshops on topics like interior decoration, ceramic painting, photography, landscape gardening, etc. Such workshops are usually conducted in large manor houses or outdoors in an open space surrounded by hills and valleys. They are usually residential workshops. You have to pay a nominal fee for such workshops. However it is a great platform to learn something new, get introduced to like-minded people across the city and also extend your connects.

Theme Breaks
This is the latest entrant in our list of short, weekend vacations. They are specialty breaks customized to suit your needs and pockets. Challenge yourself to stay overnight at a haunted place in your city such as a castle, ‘haunted’ house, etc or spend the weekend solving a murder mystery in an old, gothic castle. If you are a Potter fan, simply choose a Harry Potter theme vacation. There are numerous tours and holidays available under Harry Potter theme vacation. You can choose to witness the Quidditch World Cup, the Last War with ‘You-Know-Who’ or even better participate in one of the numerous Potter adventures.
Aren’t these exciting enough? So, what’s your plan this weekend?