Relaxation is the glorious antonym of stress. What better place to relax than at home in bed? Vacations require people to stay up late and pack everything that they need, wake up early in the morning to board a plane or drive for too many hours to their destination and then sleep in a bed that is not theirs. When people are home bound, they know where the best spots to eat are within their city, and they know that one sweet spot in that couch that they always sit on when they get home from a stressful day at school. Why not extend that experience by staying home during the summer?

Roman author and philosopher Gaius Plinius Secundus said, “Home is where the heart is.” Secundus meant that home is most important to a person, and that it is where they feel the safest. Think about it, if a person is on vacation, they are around thousands of strangers. However, when people stay at home, they know more people around them and are more familiar with the area. This can make a person feel safer and overall more comfortable, unlike a hotel while on vacation.

Friends are a huge part of summer break. If I am in Aruba and craving face-to-face socialization with somebody I know, I’m out of luck. Friends are thousands of miles away, if not more. Sure, sometimes seeing a new place can be exciting, but the convenience of being at home can out rule the whole vacation experience. There is no need to manage time while at home. On vacation, it  is a different story. Always worrying about not knowing where to go next and constantly making plans is stressful, which isn’t what summer is supposed to be about. Having time to yourself to clear your mind is something that summer is truly meant for.opinion