Have you ever felt like taking a break and heading somewhere even if it’s only for a day or two? Well, I have. These staycations have a way of rejuvenating your body and mind, and the best part is that you don’t need to take any time away from work because you can have a summer staycation on a weekend.

I’ve had a few of them myself and every time I return, I always feel like I’ve had a fully-fledged vacation. If you ever feel like having that rejuvenating weekend, I have done you the favor of putting together some exciting summer staycation destinations that are only a stone throw away from your comfort zone. In other words, you can easily make your summer count even if you are not disappearing for the entire summer.

Summer Staycation Destinations

24 Hours at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Feel free to wave goodbye to the heat in Dubai with an irresistible stay at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi for a full 24 hours. You simply check in at a convenient time for you and check out 24 hours later at no additional charge. There’s a host of privileges waiting to fully maximize the summer staycation joy. With 20 percent off on selected restaurants and spa treatments, you won’t want to go back home! Room rates start from AED 300 and are valid until 30 September 2017

Family Summer Staycation at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

If you are looking for a way to amuse the little ones, then this is the place. This summer, you can take the little people for a one-of-a-kind experience at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi where you can take a back seat while the same little people lead the way. From a tailor-made check-in to a fantastic kids’ zone, Generation V, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained during the staycation. Room Rates start from AED 515 and are valid until 30^th September.

Khareef Season at Al Baleed Resort by Anantara

Enjoy the lush green scenes of Salalah during the picturesque downpour of the Khareef season while staying at Al Baleed Resort by Anantara. The first rains have already fallen and the popular Khareef season has officially kicked off so don’t waste any more time. Prepared for the influx of Khareef guests looking to enjoy the stunning landscape, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is offering some amazing summer staycation deals. For instance, you can order a special Khareef picnic complete with mats, chairs, and tents, as well as embark on various tours led by the resort’s own Salalah Guru who can take guests to the best spots to witness the region transform into a verdant green paradise.

This Khareef season, you can #LetItRain with a chance of winning a two-night stay in one of the luxury one-bedroom private pool villas including breakfast for two, with pop-up surprises for entrants all season long! To enter follow @AnantaraSalalah and post pictures from Khareef using #LetItRain.

BeatTheHeat at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

This summer, #BeatTheHeat at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, which is magnificently perched 2,000 meters above sea level on the rocky contours of Oman’s ‘Green Mountain’. In case you didn’t know, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is the highest five-star resort in the Middle East, and enjoys temperatures that are 15 degrees cooler than the rest of the GCC, making it the perfect place to escape and #BeatTheHeat.

Enjoy a Breeze at The Chedi Muscat

With the long and hot summer months already here, The Chedi Muscat has introduced two new Summer Breeze offers, giving us the perfect excuse to escape the heat and relax in a serene setting. Available until 30th September, the offer is allowing you to retreat to sophisticated surroundings and relax in style in an enchanting oasis, making it a fitting summer staycation destination.