Travel experts share the missteps people make when holidaying in their hometowns.
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24/07/2021 05:00am BST
Travel is picking up again after a long pandemic lull, but for people with serious financial or health concerns, taking a trip may not be feasible at the moment. Enter the staycation.
Staycations offer a restorative, affordable alternative to expensive vacations. They also provide the opportunity to explore your hometown outside the grind of your daily routine. But not everyone seizes this opportunity to the fullest. We asked travel experts to share some of the missteps they’ve seen people make on staycations.
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From failing to unplug to losing out on local discounts, here are 11 mistakes people often make during staycations – and some advice for avoiding these errors during your own “travels.”
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