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By Little Mummy, July 26, 2006 9:05 am

Can’t afford to go on holiday? Struggling to keep the kids busy and out of mischief?

Then live like a tourist. You could make your ‘holiday’ a week, ten days, or even two weeks! Here’s how…

First step, grab a coffee (or any beverage you drink on holiday..cocktails aloha!)

Step two, grab a pen and notebook (I prefer notebooks…but a piece of paper will do!)

Ok, start closest to your home and think of things you could do that you would usually do on holiday.

Set a budget, either daily or for the duration of your ‘holiday’.

Here are some ideas to get you started;

Swap sunbathing at the pool >>>> to sunbathing in the back garden

Photo by Flickr user ndrwfgg

Swap swimming in the hotel pool > >>> for the paddling pool (or leisure centre if raining)

Photo by Flickr user timmenzies

Swap walking/exploring for >>>> a nature trail or farmers market

Photo by Flickr user djrue

Swap sightseeing for >>>> a visit to the local castle, museum or art gallery

Photo by Flickr user PhillipC

Swap the beach >>>> for the seaside or your local docks

Photo by Flickr user AlexPears

Swap Disney >>>> for Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington or your local…
alternatively go to the zoo or fairground!

Prefer adventure holidays?

Try horse-riding, ski-ing, quad-biking, ice-skating, canoe-ing or paintballing.

Mix it Up

Let the kids choose the itinerary…..put them in a hat….or be guided by your budget.

Have fun….and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!