First let me say there are crazy deals out there if you want to get out of town. Next let me say that although great deals on airfares, cruises, and vacation spots exist, I was still surprised by how many people are vacationing in this economy. And I thought no one was spending money???
But I digress.
These are very difficult times. The stress of losing a job, worrying about losing your job, or assuming (involuntarily) more job responsibilities due to layoffs in your company can seem insurmountable. If you are not affected, you surely know someone who is. It is that bad.
So this is a great time to do something for yourself, like take a vacation. Even if you can't afford a trip abroad or a jaunt to Hawaii, think about where you can go to get away from it all. For example, we have a family friend who lives in cold, upstate NY. She loves the beach but she can't get to the beach easily - or often - and instead she relaxes in a special room in her house where she dips her fingers and toes in sand borrowed from her favorite beach and listens to the sound of crashing waves. It brings her relaxation and the feeling, if only for a little while, that she is getting away from it all.
Think about how you can shake the stress of these tough economic times. Even if it's only for an hour or two....it will do you a lot of good. And if you have to get away, check out those crazy promotions. Seriously.
