#Coronavirus: Ideas of how to turn home quarantine into a holiday

If your vacation was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are ways to turn your home into a holiday zone!

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, life seems to be put on pause as  schools, workplaces, cinemas, museums, and even gyms are temporarily shutting down as a precaution to prevent the viruses spread.

In many countries, people are being recommended to stay inside their homes and away from others as much as possible. We are also being encouraged to socially distance from other people to curb contracting coronavirus.

For many, travel plans are also cancelled on put on hold as national borders are shutting off and international flights blocked. If your vacation was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still some ways to turn your home into a holiday zone while in self-isolation!

It's all about approach 

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The rapid spread of the coronavirus can really spoil your good mood, especially if a booked trip gets cancelled. Or if you have to go into quarantine. Is this what happened to you? The most important thing is how you approach this situation. If you get angry or upset, it will only make matters worse. Instead, so long as you're not sick, you should enjoy your time off and stay level-headed.

A holiday on the balcony 

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The first trees are budding, spring flowers are emerging from the ground and the weather is warming up. Use the time and get your garden in shape or take care of your balcony. And when the sun comes out, grab your sunglasses, listen to music and imagine yourself on a beach.

Browse travel books

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We may not be able to travel now, but psychologists say that we gain most of our joy from the process of planning a trip anyway. Learn more about the country you want to visit now, so you have historical and social context when you arrive! ⁣

Spa day at home

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You love spa holidays? Then relax in the bathtub at home! Perhaps you can find a bubble bath or a face mask hiding in your bathroom cupboard. Afterwards snuggle into your bathrobe and put your feet up. Always try some DIY skincare recipes and keep your skin healthy while indoors.

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Time with the family 

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One of the best things about traveling is being able to spend time with family or friends. How often does that fall under the table in the hectic pace of everyday life? Why not play board games together and look at pictures from your past trips.

Cook some new dishes 

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The supermarkets remain open, so why not try cooking something new? Look for recipes of specialties and have a go at cooking them! Also, try doing different meals from around the world. Want to go to Turkey? Try whipping up a Turkish dish!

Just enjoy doing nothing 

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The best thing about going on holiday is actually being able to be lazy, chill out and do nothing. Why not try that at home too? It will do you good! Also why not watch or read Elizabeth Gilbert's book that is now a major motion picture, Eat, Pray, Love. An expression from the travel-based true story is the Italian phrase La Dolce Far Niente, which translates to 'the sweetness of doing nothing.'

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