There are two types of people. The first type has looked over the calendar and has booked a quick getaway for all of the long-weekends in the year. The second type is not very good at planning ahead, so is probably also broke and has no vacation plans. Instead of spending the entire time in bed binge- watching movies and eating bad takeout, plan yourself a city staycation that is easy on the wallet and will still leave you fresh and recharged.
We all say that travel is amazing because of all the new things we see and learn and that exploring new cultures is always a great way to broaden our horizons. We don’t disagree, but we think that people also go on vacations because they love staying in hotels and eating buffet breakfasts. Book a night or two in some of our favorite local hotels and you can recreate the feelings.
Four Seasons Kuwait At Burj Al Shaya
This hotel is chic on steroids, everything is just so grand. There is an indoor spa pool that you can enjoy
in any weather and an outdoor pool that can be perfect for working on your tan. But one of the best things about is that is in the heart of Kuwait City. You can walk to Al Shaheed Park, Mubarakiya and the Grand Mosque for some good old fashioned down town tourism.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Your body will automatically relax after being exposed to the gorgeous Arabia Gulf. Get a massage in the spa, soak in the pool or enjoy a shisha in The Garden Café. The hotel also offers apartments and villas on the premises if you need more space for a larger family.
Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait
While this might be slightly all the way out in the Free- Zone, but the resort-style hotel means you truly do escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Pretend you are in the Maldives or Hawaii and lounge by the pool while you sip mint lemonades.
Safir Marina Kuwait Hotel
This beachfront hotel in the Salmiya means you can catch a movie, walk to The Scientific Center in Kuwait and check out the Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Cultural Center in the same day without having to go too far. For more information visit their website.
The Palms Beach Hotel and Spa
The Palms boasts not only a private beach but four outdoor pools and a diving center. It is a haven for those of us who love all kinds of water activities. Make sure you work up an appetite because you five restaurants to choose from.
Prices and availability change, so you need to call and make a reservation. You might not even have to stay the night, check with the hotel to see if they offer day- use options where you can enjoy the pool and a meal.
Featured image courtesy of Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa.
