6 Tips to Salvage Your Rain-Ruined Vacation
We’ve all been there, you get up in the morning, check your weather app, ready for another day at your dream vacation expecting a sunny blue sky and beautiful tourist destination only to surprise you with heavy rain. Even if you plan your vacation all year round, there’s always a possibility of rain. Most people have encountered vacation problems of some kind like missed their flights, lost important documents, or the most common of them all getting caught up in inclement weather. But before sharing your devastating situation on Facebook, consider these tips to salvage your rain-ruined vacation.
Embrace the Rain
It might be totally different from the ideal perfect vacation you were hoping for, but rainy weather especially in tropical countries can be truly amazing. The wonder of nature like waterfalls will be at their finest, you’ll see cold water flowing down majestically into the ground creating a cloudy mist that actually makes the environment and brighter flowers, is something that you don’t want to miss out. Don’t forget to bring your long rain jacket to make you feel warm and repel all the water, as well as a camera to capture all things nature has to offer. If you are laid back type of person, find a great spot on your hotel or villa where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee while watching the rain pours.
Blend In
Take this opportunity to explore more of the city that is not common for tourists and ask a local where is the best place to visit during rainy days. These will bring you to another place that will surely bring a lot of fun and insightful interactions. Who knows, you might just make a friend who can give you a free tour around the city during your next visit.
Chase the Sun
Check your weather app, pull out your trusty map, and find the closest area with less rain, and if there is one area where there is less rain, pack your bags and get your car moving. This is your chance to be a true adventurer, traveling with the excitement of having no expectations. Who knows you might discover a place with just enough sunlight for a quick sunbathe, or a small town that’s perfect for a daytime stroll away from the rain. The whole idea of your vacation is to appreciate the things you see and reflect on things along the way. Anything picked up, laughed at, or spilled on the said journey is another memory you can bring back home.
Have a Spa Day
A trip to the spa might be the only thing you can do that does not require a check on your weather app. A lot of countries believe in traditional cures that are not only relieving but also a lot cheaper than what you have at home. Don’t hesitate to extend that hour-long massage into two hours. Let your body relax and enjoy the things you have instead of focusing on the negativity. You’ll soon laugh at the thought of your trip being ruined by rain.
Take a Food Trip
Instead of spending your whole time in your hotel room, visit a food market, or join a food tour. Take this opportunity to explore local cuisine. Depending on your destination, you can heat up by slurping hot ramen in japan perfect for the weather occasion.
Beach Fun
This doesn’t apply if there’s thunder, lightning, or big water waves, but if rainfall is mild, go dance with it by swimming in the rain and let go of the negativity. Remember that singing and dancing in the rain gives happiness and put a smile on your face. plus, you may be blessed with an epic rainbow after the rain.
Rain may not be bad after all. It’s really up to you on how will you see things. Like what Vivian Greene once said, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
