You can have an awesome stay-at-home vacation, but planning is the key.

Structure the week and get it all down on paper. With no plan, you will slip into habits like plopping in front of the TV, surfing the Web, and dilly-dallying in the morning, eating up the day before finally getting in gear.

Visit your local travel information center and AAA travel office to see what’s new. They’ll have the latest scoop on one-day events, specials, and new offerings.

Pack it all in—from breakfast at the park to evening ice cream outings with great activities in between.

Don’t forget the camera!

Source: UTEAP FrontLine Employee (July 2014)