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HOLIDAYS SHOULD NOT BE ABROAD, SELECT STAYCATION OR VACATION?

HOLIDAY at the end of the year is in sight, it’s time to take a break from the tired work routine. It does not have to vacation alias vacation out of town or abroad, a vacation in the city is also fun to try.

Moreover, if we do not have much time for leave or can not wait for the red date on the calendar, a short holiday on the weekend could be an option. The concept of a vacation in the city called staycation is now trending among millenials. Staycation comes from a blend of words stay and stay, which means that it is a short but still in the city.

Various exciting activities can be done during staycation, ranging from just enjoying the comfort of staying in a hotel, villa or apartment and enjoying all the complete facilities in it or cycling around the city, picnicking in the park, enjoying festivals and events, going to museums, recreation at playgrounds, to going to the beaches around the city.

A number of staycation inspiration can be peeked through Traveloka hotels, villas or apartments. Various choices of activities can be done during staycation, for example a party at the pool, a film marathon, ordering food from outside, playing board games (manual games), to costume parties.

There are many advantages of staycation in the city compared to ordinary vacation. One of the advantages of staycation is the savings on vacation budget, the article we do not need a plane ticket or vehicle rental. As for other advantages, staycation saves more time than vacation which usually requires the process of packing, the process to the airport.

Staycation can also be done at any time no need to wait for the red date. Most importantly, with a staycation the body becomes fitter and fresher because it can relax from the routine without having to experience the hassle of a vacation, such as weather changes or time zones that make the body easily tired.

However, if you still want to go spend your year-end holidays abroad, Tokyo can be a fun choice. There are seven reasons Tokyo is a popular tourist destination, especially at the end of the year like now.

First, Tokyo at the end of the year offers sunny weather and fresh air even though it’s entering winter. Second, winter food, such as cold buckwheat noodles or a bowl of warm ramen can be enjoyed. Third, Tokyo at the end of the year tends to be more quiet considering the schools there are holidays until December 23, so you can enjoy Tokyo with satisfaction.

And for the Fourth, lights. Ahead of Christmas, beautiful colorful lights adorn the corners of the city which will definitely be a beautiful photo spot. Fifth, every December there is the Chichibu Night Festival in Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo which serves street food and fireworks.

Sixth, Tokyo presents a landscape decorated with autumn trees with beautiful orange leaves. Seventh, visiting Tokyo in December means an opportunity for you to enjoy Kabuki. So, which team are you on, staycation or vacation? [photo special]