The traditional week or two week long vacation is becoming a dinosaur, replaced by micro-cations of less than four days.During breakfast on a recent business trip to New York City, I chatted with a young executive from Chicago who came to the Big Apple for a long weekend vacation. When I asked her why she hadn’t planned to stay longer, she said, “I wish I could but my boss frowns upon us being out of the office for more than a few days.
1. Plan ahead. Have a special fund for your micro-cation and build it over the course of a year—even if it’s just a small amount at a time. After a few months, you might be surprised that you’ve accrued enough funds to afford a less expensive micro-cation. 3. Take a day trip. Consider a day trip to a fun place in your own state where you’ve been itching to go but haven’t had time: a hike in a state park, a tour of a local zoo or a picnic in a park.
5. Turn events into micro-cations. Kill two birds with one stone by turning special events such as weddings, birthdays or reunions into a micro-cation. A trip to visit family or friends also saves money and eliminates the stress of navigating an unfamiliar place.