Two people in wheelchairs were left on the airport tarmac as their flight took off without them, The Washington Post reported.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 6 min read
I love a good staycation – they fill me up and make me feel like I’ve stepped into someone else’s life for however long I can. I’m living out dreams, doing the things I never get to, and slowing down enough to notice how amazing the city I live in really is.
The first time I took a staycation, it was so spontaneous that I almost missed it. My parents were in town, and one afternoon my mom said, "Why don’t you and Jon go to a hotel tonight?" I was speechless. A thousand thoughts ran through my head: I don’t have a reservation! What if my daughter needs me? There is no plan!
But my parents were there to watch (and bond) with my daughter and there is this amazing thing called Hotels Tonight. Also, I live in one of the most touristy cities in the world, so there is ALWAYS something going on. Goodbye, boring Saturday – hello, Nashville!
I booked the Dream Hotel in downtown Nashville because: 1) It's in a prime location close to all the action, 2) the vibes seemed on point, and 3) it was available. We packed the smallest overnight bag ever and didn’t look back. From deciding to go to handing the valet the car keys took maybe two hours. Next time I’ll Uber.
We ate at a random restaurant on Printer’s Alley, and we popped into a bar we know plays blues. We hung out in our room, and the next morning we lingered in bed before going to a coffee shop where we sipped instead of gulped. We didn’t wrangle kids or think about time. We just hung out. It was glorious.
The best part was that there was no stress – no arriving two hours before your flight, rushing out the door, hoping you had everything you needed. There was no loading up the car and no long drive. It was a relaxing way to relieve the chaos of daily life, and I cannot recommend it enough. For those hoping to experience it themselves, here are my top tips for the perfect staycation.
The hotel is key. As my colleague Chamindae Ford says in her staycation itinerary in the Rockaways, you want to find somewhere where you only want to leave if you want a change of scenery. I also recommend booking in an area of town you want to explore.
Since that first staycation, I’ve gotten better at planning, and I always try to book a hotel that I am really interested in checking out. Nashville is an ever-evolving tourist magnet, so there are always cool hotels popping up. The last time we stayed at the Thompson (so great), but I have The Graduate, The Dive Hotel and The Russell on my list.
Again, the first time I staycationed, we just walked down the street and ducked into a place that looked good and had open seating. It was fine. But this is the perfect chance to make reservations at those places you just never seem to make it to. On one staycation
Two people in wheelchairs were left on the airport tarmac as their flight took off without them, The Washington Post reported.
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