Create the Perfect Summer Staycation

Dec 18, 2024

Staying at home this summer? Here are 5 ways to make it the best and save money!

Summer is a great time to explore different towns and places around New Zealand. However, if you are staying home, summer can also be the perfect time to relax, recharge and put yourself in the best position to tackle the challenges of 2025. To create the perfect staycation, we have put together some of our best tips. And to make it even better, we have our top tip to help you save money this summer.

1. Romanticise Your Local Beach or Park

You don’t have to go across the country to visit a beach. Perhaps this is the perfect time to appreciate what you have in your local area. Romanticise your local beach. Take a picnic basket with you filled with your favourite treats and drinks. Set up a blanket, umbrella, and enjoy soaking in the sun, the smell of the salty ocean, and the ambience of lapping waves.

2. Enjoy Weekend Brunch

Whether you go to your local cafe that serves eggs benedict or hit the kitchen to whip up your own full breakfast with the works, enjoying a slow and intentional brunch is always a great way to improve your summer. Taking the time to enjoy food with loved ones, while the sun is shining – sounds like a pretty wonderful day to us!

3. Arts and Crafts

Grab yourself some canvas, or pottery, paints and brushes and spend some time creating. Pop some summer tunes on, and perhaps even set up a spot outside. Connecting with your inner artist, playing with colour, and crafting something just for fun is a therapeutic way to spend time this summer!

4. Movie Night

It may be too hot to snuggle up under some blankets, but it’s always worth getting as cosy as possible anyway and indulging in a movie night. Make that popcorn, prepare the beverages with a soda maker, and enjoy tuning out the world, while you tune into a different story.

Be sure to check your broadband speed to make sure that you are on the right speed for your household. There are several different speeds of fibre broadband on the market, and each one tends to suit different types of households. For example, fibre 50, which is a speed of 50/ 100 Mbps is generally perfect for couples who only use the internet for social media, online shopping and banking, and basic video streaming. Whereas, if you have a larger household, with multiple devices and appliances connected to the internet, you may be better suited to fibre 300.

Our interactive broadband speed calculator can help you determine which internet speed is right for you, based on your unique household and internet activities, such as streaming and gaming. If you are not quite on the right speed, be sure to jump on Broadband Compare to compare fibre plans and switch to a plan that suits you better. There is nothing worse than not having fast enough broadband, but on the other hand, you don’t want to be paying for more than you need!

5. Compare Bills to Save Money in Minutes

Okay, our best hack to save money is to compare your household bills. Here at NZ Compare, we are all about helping Kiwis make better decisions with their money, leveraging the power of knowledge to help you ultimately save money. Our comparison platforms are designed to empower you to compare your broadband, power, mobile, and other finances in just minutes to unlock savings that will actually make a difference to your budget this summer, and this new year. Our platforms are bias-free, hassle-free, free to use, and allow you to select filters based on your preferences so you can compare the best options available to you side-by-side.

Smile and relax that little bit more this summer by comparing, and switching to a better plan that delivers value and savings. You deserve it!