今年，我们都掌握了灵活的艺术：从任何地方工作;参加生日庆祝活动，婴儿淋浴和介于两者之间的一切Zoom;乃至野营in our own backyards. Now, winter is upon us and our skills are being tested once again.

If you’re pressing pause on your winter travel plans—but still plan to take a much-deserved break—think of staying local as another opportunity to get creative. And while a winterstaycationmight not include skiing the slopes or soaking in the sun, there are lots of ways to feel like you’re on vacation, even if you’re staying (closer to) home.

这是计划冬季住宿的七个技巧。

在冬季住宿期间选择外面

Gather your cold weather gear and try a new (or revisit a favorite) winter sport during your winter staycation. Snowshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, fat tire biking on snowy trails—the list goes on. No matter what mode of exercise you choose, get outside andleave the screens behind。Bundle up and explore a part of your neighborhood you never even knew existed. Doing so will help improve your mood, release endorphins, and break a sweat—a boost for your mind and your body.

创建一个舒适的后院绿洲

Take a nod from拥抱冬天的城市并创造一个空间来享受大自然并全年安全地在户外社交。您甚至可能需要创建舒适后院绿洲所需的一切，例如：

• 火坑和柴火或丙烷加热器（用于外部温暖）
• 毯子，枕头，椅子和/或垫子（以舒适）
• 热食（用于内部温暖）
• 热饮料（和热饮料以保持这种方式）
• 弦灯（用于氛围）

小费：在户外保持温暖的关键是打破风（这就是为什么您看到餐馆建造的那些公园如此擅长模拟舒适的原因）。在选择绿洲的位置时，请记住这一点，看看是否可以创建墙壁或障碍物。

支持当地企业

当地企业自然会看到少数人口少的冬季客户的客户减少。与正在进行的大流行配对，接下来的几个月对于您当地的最爱而言，看起来更加艰难。在可能的情况下，考虑到尽可能靠近家中的住宿必需品购物，即使它不那么方便。

Need a night off from cooking during your winter staycation? Many restaurants not only offer delivery or curbside pick-up, some have also pivoted as bottle shops, meaning you can purchase a bottle of wine to complement your takeaway meal and enjoy at home.

Great vacations yield great souvenirs (my personal favorite? A bottle of wine from a local vineyard, of course!); there’s no reason a staycation can’t yield the same. Treat yourself to a staycation souvenir—and support local businesses in the process.

Here are some ideas:

• A book from your local indie bookstore
• A candle from a local artisan
• 来自当地糖果店的巧克力
• Jams or jellies from your local farmers market
• 当地纸店或凸版商店的明信片

Get lost in literature

说到书店，阅读is one of the best forms of escapism; second only to travel itself. If you received a book over the holidays, a winter staycation presents the perfect time to start reading. Or, head to your local independent bookstore and pick up a tale based in your favorite destination.

阅读更多：15现在书籍来满足你的漫游癖

回答您的烹饪电话

So, you picked up a cookbook at the bookstore. A winter staycation affords you the time to get creative in the comfort of your own kitchen. Use this time to revisit a dish you discovered while traveling or let your cravings do the deciding as you peruse your new cookbook.

More culinary inspo:Eat Your Way Around the World with These 10 Dishes

预订冬季住宿体验

数字体验增加了我们与其他需要登机的人和地方的进入，并且随着新的经验始终出现，有很多方法可以在您的冬季住宿期间探索世界。

这里有一些想法可以让您入门：

• 预订烹饪课程Airbnb在线体验or硕士课。
• 访问（并支持！）濒临灭绝的地方从沙发上的舒适。
• 免费完成艺术课程与MOMA。
• Have travel-loving kids?这些活动将有助于将世界带给他们。

手工艺旅行启发的鸡尾酒

Since you’re staying local, why not try your hand at mixing your favoritetravel-inspired cocktails在家？首先，选择您的目的地。然后，用您混合的鸡尾酒来发挥创意。例如，苏格兰以威士忌而闻名。用热的toddy开始简单。或者，与自制的格吕赫因（Glühwein）一起前往德国的回忆。打开来自德国的水果红酒, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, an orange slice, and some sugar or honey. Heat, serve, and then relax in your backyard oasis.

Turns out, you can enjoy après-ski, après tout.