A dream vacation.
A refreshing escape.
A relaxing getaway.
Why do these quaint travel phrases always sound better before takeoff?
In most cases, it centers on trying to do too much. Too many travelers get overly excited at the prospect of vacation, cramming a year’s worth of activities into a few days.
Experiences get glossed over. The recharge that the escape was supposed to trigger has the opposite effect. You feel more burnt out after your vacation than before you left.
Don’t let this happen.
Keep reading as we explore some best practices for balancing play and relaxation for an unforgettable Scottsdale escape!
Book Ideal Accommodations
Having a comfortable home base is central to any dream getaway.
Restless sleep does not a relaxing vacation make (in the words of the poet).
When traveling to Scottsdale, lodging options are plentiful. A cozy boutique hotel may be perfect for a couple looking for a romantic anniversary. A stay-and-play resort may be the winning ticket for a group of college buddies planning an epic golf weekend.
With that said, many travel parties of all sizes are increasingly turning to private estate rentals as their accommodations of choice. The best luxury home rental Scottsdale offers will have a bit of everything.
Start with vast dimensions. Think 10+ bedrooms, 10+ bathrooms, and 10,000+ square feet. These spacious layouts offer the convenience of having the entire travel party under a single roof while guaranteeing each member their own slice of privacy.
Resort-style backyards are another calling card of luxury rentals. Spacious swimming pools. Lazy rivers. Swim-up bars. It sure beats fighting a crowd to enjoy these types of water features set amid the serene desert backdrop.
The interior amenities are equally impressive. Chef’s kitchens. Home offices and conference rooms. Arcades. Theaters. Gyms. Anything you could ever want to work(out), relax, or be entertained is conveniently at your disposal.
Finally, in addition to being in some of Scottsdale’s most prestigious neighborhoods with quick access to some of the city’s top attractions (golf, Old Town night life), the best luxury rental providers also partner with high-end concierge partners. Custom refrigerator stocking. Chauffeured transportation. In-home chef experiences. These types of concierge services can completely erase errands from your vacation itinerary, offering the utmost in comfort and convenience over the course of your stay,
Plan Anchors, Not Minutes
A good rule of thumb is to schedule one “big” activity each day.
Maybe it’s a twilight hike through the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve. Perhaps it’s a tour of the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
Leave the rest of the day for relaxation and spontaneity. Trying to plan every single minute of the day almost always underwhelms when on vacation. Experiences get rushed, you and yours get tired, and the thought of doing the same thing again tomorrow becomes daunting in a hurry.
Doing Nothing Isn’t Necessarily Rest
Didn’t we just say not to schedule every waking minute?
Yes, but that doesn’t mean staring at the ceiling in your free time is going to be restorative. If anything, it might increase anxiety if you feel like you are “wasting” your vacation away.
Balancing play and relaxation doesn’t just happen. It needs permission.
Enjoy an in-home spa treatment. Meditate by doing some guided yoga. Take a walk down the block and see if there are any interesting shops to pop into.
This is another reason why a luxury rental is a premier option in terms of restorative vacation. Sitting by the pool or indulging in any of the interior amenities can be an incredibly productive way of using your down time.
Treat Yourself Once Per Day
There is so much to stress about in modern life.
Can I afford this? Should I be consuming empty calories right now? What will my friends think if they see?
Not to trivialize any of these concerns, but vacation is no time to sweat the “what-ifs.”
Each day, do something that makes you genuinely happy that you don’t get the chance to do often enough in your daily life. Go to that live music show. Stop at the exotic food truck. Smiling, joy are powerfully restorative.
There Is No Such Thing As Perfect Travel
You know those spontaneous experiences that create an unforgettable impression? Those serendipitous happenings that seem to make your whole day, week, month, year?
Why is it that when we try to go back and recreate them, they inevitably fall short of the original?
It all lies in expectations and control.
Originally, we were fluid. We expected nothing and got pleasantly surprised. For round two, we try our hardest to perfectly recreate that epic experience and are left feeling a bit unfulfilled when that feeling isn’t captured a second time.
That’s not to say “just wing it” before you travel. Far from it. You wouldn’t be here (and we wouldn’t be writing this) if planning your vacation weren’t incredibly important.
However, don’t get caught up in planning the perfect itinerary. More importantly, don’t get frazzled when that itinerary doesn’t develop as planned.
Weather. Airline delays. Illness. Life happens. When you cede control and embrace the chaos that will undoubtedly arrive, only then can you experience relaxation amid a busy travel schedule.
All Refresh, No Regrets: Crafting the Perfect Escape
Everyone fantasizes over a refreshing vacation. Make it a lived experience by carefully balancing play and relaxation, doing just enough without doing too much during your warm-weather escape. For more of the latest trends in travel and lifestyle, explore the content at Home Business Magazine for ideas and inspiration today!
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