Top 5 Frugal Long Weekend Ideas for Couples
My wife and I usually only take one long vacation a year. It's hard to break away. Work piles up when we're gone, and we don't like leaving our cats. But with remote work now a thing, we find time for long-weekend getaways.
With everything so expensive, most folks have to make frugal choices. Some make the mistake of going into credit card debt to fund their trip. Credit Karma surveyed over a thousand couples to learn how many funded summer travel with a credit card. Here are the findings.
5 Frugal Long Weekend Ideas
I hate to see folks drown in debt, particularly when they don't have to. I get it, time away is important, so that's why I took the time to write this post.
Here are five frugal long weekend ideas for couples.
1. Camping Trip
I did some digging to write this post and found these three excellent resources for finding camping sites near you.
2. DIY Spa Day at Home
I won't pretend that I have any clue how to organize a spa day, but I did find the excellent resource below!
50 Ideas for a DIY Spa Day at Home
"Our guide to the ultimate DIY Spa Day includes tips, recipes, treatment ideas, and product recommendations. It’s the ideal escort on the road to relaxation. Choose a few of these ideas for a personalized retreat, or follow our step-by-step guide for a fully indulgent night of pampering that is uplifting and soul-restoring!"
Click here to access the post.
3. Explore a Nearby Town
Take a road trip to explore a nearby city (or town) you've never visited. Holidays usually include special events that can make the trip worth it.
As I thought about how to make it easier for my readers, I remembered Eventbrite. Go to the search bar below the header to type in the town or city you're interested in visiting. I typed in Wilmington, Ohio, my hometown of 10,000, and up popped some good options.
Click here to use Eventbrite.
4. Picnic in the Park
Daytime is fun, but if you live in a safe neighborhood, a nighttime picnic is even better.
Make sure the park is open after sunset before planning the evening, and that you have everything you need. The wine and snacks are easy to remember, but the right candle might be more important.
Use a Luminaria paper bag and a matching candle if it's going to be windy. Bug-repellent candles and citronella candles can help and are more romantic than the strong scent of Off Spray.
5. DIY Home Improvement Project
Use the long weekend to tackle the home improvement project you've always talked about but never found time for. For example, when we downsized and moved after our kids went to college, we went through all our old albums and digitized everything. It was great. The pictures were the perfect conversation prompts for reminiscing.
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Original Post: 3/24/24
Updated Post: 10/31/26
