17/04/2022
Looking for romantic Staycation ideas to treat your loved one to?
Here are some best staycation ideas Ever----that will bring you and your loved one even closer than before.
Who doesn’t love taking trips to the most romantic places with your loved one and create beautiful memories? However, even though everyone would want that, the reality is that it might not be possible to take a long vacation for various reasons.
It could be that you’re held up with work and you used up all your leave days, you have no one to leave your furry friends with, you currently don’t have the money to buy flights tickets or an apocalypse has fallen onto the world that you’re not allowed to travel – yes, we can’t rule out anything at this point.But for whatever reason you may not be able to take an extensive trip with your loved one, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep the spark burning even without leaving your home or city!
If that’s you, continue reading as I will be sharing some of the travel-themed fun staycation ideas that will bring out all the feels but also satisfy your wanderlust soul.
Here are the best local (within 30 mile radius of Winfield Kansas) staycation ideas that will bring you and your loved one even closer.
But for whatever reason you may not be able to take a road trip with your loved one, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep the spark burning-- to get out of the rut of the daily grind!
If that’s you, continue reading as I will be sharing some of the travel-themed fun staycation ideas that will bring out all the feels but also satisfy your wanderlust soul.
But you might be wondering?...
What is a staycation?
A staycation (which is a play on words on stay and vacation) is a time which a person/family or a couple, stays home and participates in leisure activities within a day-trip distance of their home and does not require overnight accommodation –OR
Simply put, a staycation is holiday you take at home or near your home without traveling to a far place.
So now that we’re familiar with what a staycation is, let’s look at some of the romantic staycation ideas you can plan to make you "FEEL" like you’re traveling.
Romantic Staycation Ideas For Couples Who Love To Travel:
1. Take A Scenic Drive!
There is nothing that brings out the thrill of traveling like taking a road trip in your neighborhood. Sometimes we get so caught up in our daily grind that we even miss the most basic things like driving through one of the scenic roads in the area.
You may not have an agenda nor an ultimate destination, but driving with a loved one while carpool “karaoking” and making stops to take photos will bring back those good olden days and even bring you much closer as a couple.
Actually it doesn’t have to be a drive in a car, a motorcycle, or even a couple bicycles it can be pretty awesome too!
(Pro tip* If you plan on taking a long drive, carry a few snacks and drinks with you. Sandwiches and sparkling cider will do.)
2. Go Hiking In The Outdoors!
Hiking is a perfect way to get away from it all, reconnect with nature while reconnecting with each other as a couple. It’s also a perfect way to stay healthy and get some fresh air and sunshine.
Pro tip* Take pictures. Even if it's only your cell phone try taking some "artsy" shots and then compare with your companion to see if they can guess where you were over a bucket of popped corn.
3. Go On A Picnic!
Is there anything more romantic than All you need to do is to find a nice quiet area for your picnic ahead of time – it could be a lake beach, a tree by a creek, a park, or even one of those hidden gems in the area as long as you can find somewhere to sit.
Get your picnic basket ready (you can buy one off Amazon or just dump out your unfolded laundry and decorate/fill your basket with all your favorites.Add some delicacies that you both love (say fruits, cheese, sandwiches, chocolate bars, etc), grab a cozy picnic blanket like this one, and your favorite bottle of wine without forgetting the wine glasses.
You can even add a portable speaker to play some romantic music as you enjoy quality time with your loved one.
I promise by the end of your picnic, you’ll feel like you just came back from a perfect romantic getaway in Europe even if you were just a few minutes away from your home!
4. Plan A Backyard Camping Night!
If you’re a couple that enjoys camping- why not switch things up and camp in your backyard? It’s actually pretty simple to plan, all you need to bring out are your usual camping equipment and pretend that you’re camping in the wild!
You may not go all out with preparing your meals outside but I promise it’s so much fun to do everything you’d on a real camping trip. If you have kids, they can sleep in the house as you enjoy your adventure in the backyard.
So if I’ve convinced you to try camping in your backyard, here is what you’ll need.
A camping tent
Sleeping Bags or you can actually just use your home blankets.
Pillows
Flashlight: Turn off your home lights.
have a fantastic date night with your loved one.
5. Treat Yourselves Into a local B&B ****ahem, GreendoorGuesthouse.WinfieldKansas for example ****
Sometimes showing your loved one how much they mean to you requires splurging (a little bit) and there is no better way to do that than staying at a hidden gem in your town/city.
It will even be more perfect if you opt for a Staycation package where everything is organized for you without lifting a finger for this one day or weekend.
For a much bigger $$$ splurge...I’d recommend a hotel/ resort with a swimming pool, an in room whirlpool bath tub, or spa facilities.
6. Rent A Camper For A Weekend And Go For A Road Trip
I love road trips, I think they’re the most fun way to travel as you literally have full control on where to go, when to do what and you’ll just be the 2 of you without dealing with the crowds of people.
If you’ve never been on a road trip, don’t forget to check out the road trip games you can play should you get bored on the way.
7. Live Out Your Favorite Country In Your Home For A Day
How this works is that you choose a theme country say, France! That means that you plan to live that entire day with inspiration from France.
Start out your day with a breakfast from that country, Crepes, and Croissants if we go with our France example. If that country has a specific dress code, you can even try it out! For lunchtime, still, go for one from that country and the same for dinner.
However, this should not be just about food ---incorporate as much culture as you can from that country to really get a feel like you’re in that country. Play music....You can also try to learn a few words of that country’s language to fully indulge in this activity.
And when night comes, you can wind your day with a movie or a series based on the country you have chosen!
Don’t forget to capture every moment with your camera as it will be so much fun in a couple of months to look back and see how you truly experienced that country’s culture without flight tickets.
8. Be A Tourist In Your Own Town
Have you realized how we usually ignore visiting the places around us and opt for destinations far away? This is a common thing for almost everyone but not being able to travel abroad or far should inspire you to visit places around you.
You’ll be surprised by how much you’ll end up enjoying yourselves and discover things and places you didn’t even know existed.
So why not out check out that local museum in your town, that waterfall everyone keeps talking out but you didn’t think it was too grand to see or better yet just walk around the town as you take photos with statues or anything that catches your attention – basically be a tourist in your own town. Park the car and take a walk down mainstreet...window shop....FIRST FRIDAYS
9. Make A Campfire In Your Backyard
Fanciful lights from the spark of the flame to the silent glowing ember. The pop and crackle of consuming wood calms the night.... there is nothing more romantic than sitting side-by-side at a campfire.
As the night goes by, you remind each other how you first met and fell in love, crazy, fun, and stupid things you’ve done together all this time and how you’re glad your paths crossed!
All this coupled with a cup of hot chocolate or beer and laughter, romance will definitely fill the air. Honestly, if this is not one of the best staycation ideas for couples then I don’t know what is!
Pro tip* But if you’re not into backyard camping, you can still enjoy a cozy night out on the campfire and later head back in the house to crown the romantic night.
However, if you don’t have a backyard firepit but your house has a fireplace you can still have a romantic time in front of the fire. If you don't have either---- light a bevy of candles!!!!
10. Recreate Your Previos Travel Photos At Home
Photos make a huge part of the travel journey – whether it is solely for memories or to up your Instagram game, you’ll need photos to speak for you.
And just because you can’t travel currently doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t relive your best travel moments in the comfort of your home.
But I gotta warn you, this is one of the cute stay at home date ideas for couples that requires creativity!
Just go through some of your recent travel photos, pick out the photos that you think you’ll be able to recreate with materials and items at your disposal.
They may not come out perfectly but it will be a lot of fun and satisfactory when you finally come out with photos that are almost similar to what you took while traveling.
So if you have a destination you want to go to
Into the Wild: It’s a true story about a boy leaving behind life as we know it to live in the wilderness of Alaska by hitchhiking.
Amelie: This movie shows all the places in Paris that you’d want to pack your bags to travel to the French capital.
Lost in Translation: I am sure most of us can relate to this movie when it comes to traveling and it will also make you want to explore Japan.
Up in the Air: This movie tells the journey of frequents travelers and how it can impact their lives.
You can rent out all these movies from Amazon Movies.
11. Bring The Fancy Restaurant At Home And Plan A Dinner Date
Let’s be honest here, when was the last time you had a dinner date with your loved one? (Yeah… if it’s been a while, it’s time to get out that cute little dress and heels---put on your good shirt and tie--- and enjoy a fantastic meal at home with your companion as though you are Not-At-Home.
I know you might now be thinking that it will be like the typical dinner at home but you should make it special and below is how to do that.
Plan a menu of the things you both love. (you can even make it a 3 course meal if you like).
Prepare the meals ahead of your date time and keep them warm.
OR COOK A MEAL TOGETHER
Eat off your fanciest dishes. Use cloth napkins. I promise, it makes a difference!
Decorate either your living room, dining or balcony with candles and flowers to make it a romantic ambiance.
Print out your menu if you can, and put them on the table.
Bring out your music that will play in the background – (soft jazz always does the trick).
If you have an older kid, you can even ask him/her to be your server that night so that you just sit back and enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner with your loved one.
Proceed with 1 dance in your living room to "your song" in your bare feet.
Finish with a sealed love note or card (maybe dig out that wedding photo?) on the pillows ---telling when you knew you were "in Love". Wrap a specialty candy or treat with a colorful ribbon.
Light a single candle with a lovely scent...
I surely believe this is one of the romantic staycation ideas for couples if not the most! And by the end of the date, you’ll even be more in love than before and a steamy night ahead will be awaiting for the both of you. (Take a secret nap before if you need to)
12. Go On A Movie Binge Marathon
Watching favorite movies brings you closer and helps you forget about your day to day worries and cares.
13. Plan A Spa Day At Home
With all the busy day to day life of taking care of the home, chores, work, etc, sometimes romance can slip through your hands and the best way to bring it back while you even relax your bodies is by having a spa day.
Set this day aside for nothing but pampering yourselves. Some of the things you can do on a spa day are;
A facial scrub-
Foot massage-
Manicure and Pedis-
Massage-you’ll need massage oil
And crown your day with a steamy bubble bath/shower TOGETHER
Pro tip* If you don’t know how to do a a massage, you can try watching videos online to up your skills before THE day.
You can also lighten up the entire mood by adding some candles with chill music (breakout that dating Mix tape/Cd) and I’m sure you’ll find this one of the most romantic things for couples to do at home.
14. Cook An International Meal Together
If neither of you ever feels like being in the kitchen, don’t kick this idea out yet – I promise you’ll still enjoy it since the point is:...
do something that brings you together as a couple – one can be chopping the vegetables as the other stirs.
So start by deciding on the international food you’d like to cook! You can zero this down by brainstorming foods you enjoyed while traveling in the various countries.
It could be that spicy chicken tikka you ate when you traveled to India, the delicious noodles in China, or even the Boeuf Bourguignon you ate while traveling in France.
Zero down on what you both loved the most and then see if you can buy the ingredients needed and hit the kitchen. Take it a notch higher--by getting yourselves chef caps/aprons that read the country name whose food you’re making. Play that country’s music and drink that country’s beverage while cooking.
Luckily for you, right here in Winfield still close to Wichita---Greendoor Guesthouse is becoming an increasing option... so speak the language of romance!
There you have it, Lovers! Ideas you should try out to bring back that spark in your relationship!
