Unpopular opinion: staycations are the superior form of holiday.
It’s the only method of complete relaxation for me. There’s no stressing about forgetting your passport, constantly thinking if you packed everything, wondering what to do with your time (obviously nothing). It's absolute bliss.
Staycations also don’t have to be long. My favourite type is just one night. One night to escape from my mundane chores of stacking the dishwasher, putting clothes away and figuring out what to cook for dinner - without spending big money.
I recently had a mini staycation at the Novotel Sydney City Centre.
This Novotel had recently undergone a $20 million refurbishment with a focus on sustainability and an elevated guest experience.
The first thing I did when I got there was the first thing everyone does - dramatically fall onto the bed. I’m also one of those kind of hotel people who put on the bathrobes for no particular reason.
I was lucky enough to score a balcony room which was my favourite aspect of my little suite. The balcony was so big and had a beautiful outdoor lounge.
I was surprised that a hotel room in the heart of Sydney’s CBD could accommodate so much space. It made me regret not inviting my girlfriends over because it was the perfect spot for cocktails and giggles while overlooking the busy city down below... But that would’ve gone against my staycation agenda: to do as little as possible.
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