To think a 'staycation' will be nearly as good as a holiday?!

[Helpordont]

We live in the tropics. Lucky enough to have a house with a pool. We get 2 weeks leave at Christmas. We had planned on going away to Asia for a break but for one reason and another we've not been able to book until now and the prices are completely unreasonable. (4x the price for flights alone)
I want to stay home and have a holiday at home. DH thinks it won't be restful and is still keen to book.
I'm thinking of getting a cleaner, planning ahead with shopping, online ordering and making sure we go out etc everyday. Is he BU or will it not be the relaxing break I have in my head?

[EggysMom]

You live in the Tropics in a house with a pool? In that case, what you should do, is organise a house swap with someone who lives in a small terraced house in the East of England. Am happy to oblige.

I can offer a typical 3-bed semi-detached house in rainy Manchester for the festive season if that appeals to you, OP?

[Purpleartichoke]

With the extra detail, just plan on lots of eating out and take out. I’d get mixers for fruity drinks to sip while reading by the pool.