[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Staycation Blog-10″ src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Staycation-Blog-10-scaled.jpeg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Spring break starts the season of FOMO for some college students who can\u2019t afford to get away for vacay. If you can\u2019t afford a beach getaway, create your own staycation! Not only will it help save you money on hotel, flights, and food, but it is also COVID safe to stay home and limit traveling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are our tips for planning your perfect staycation in Winona.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Prep Your Place for a Perfect Staycay ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”1. Prep Place” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n To start off your staycation with the most relaxation possible, you have to make it look and feel like you are on vacation. Even though it might seem like \u201cwork\u201d to get your place prepped and ready for your staycay, it will truly help you be able to relax throughout the week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Refresh your sheets on your bed, tidy up the space, make your grocery run like you are shopping for vacation, and do your laundry so you don\u2019t have to worry about them while on vacation. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Take a Day Trip ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”2. Day Trip” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to stay in Winona the whole time during your staycation. There are tons of unique small towns hidden within the bluffs and a few cities that are less than an hour away.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lake City & Red Wing, MN are two small towns that have a cute riverfront downtowns with local restaurants\u00a0and shops. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n LaCrosse, WI & Rochester, MN will soothe your need to getting away to a bigger city. Both towns have shopping malls and centers if you need to do some window shopping or treat yourself to a dinner in the city.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”3. Take a Fun Class ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”3. Fun Class” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Learning can be fun! Have any new <\/span>year’s<\/span> resolutions of taking a work-out or cooking class? Now is a perfect time to try to learn something new or strengthen another skill. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Have a Spa Day ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”4. Spa Day” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Make it feel as close to a real spa as you can. Spend the day in your robe, put cucumbers on your face, take a bubble bath and put on a face mask. Bonus points if you light some candles and watch TV or a movie while you are in the bath.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Get Outdoors ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”5. Get Outside” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n