{"id":2590,"date":"2020-05-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-05-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T00:00:00","slug":"5-ways-to-support-the-local-community-whilst-on-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookabach.co.nz\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-trends-and-promotions\/5-ways-to-support-the-local-community-whilst-on-holiday","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to support the local community while on holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Immerse the whole family in the next place you visit with these activities that are designed to support the local community.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take a little trip locally<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/4KXRnMFNKlFIbtWwmOPmP\/477fa497f858c9f5488e871767844444\/1.Take_a_little_trip_locally.jpeg\" alt=\"Take a little trip locally\"><\/figure>\n<p>Start small and head off on a local holiday with the whole family. Explore closer to home and take a hassle-free holiday that is perfect for a weekend away. Go to that beach you\u2019ve always wanted to visit or maybe that restaurant you never found time to try. <\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Shop locally<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/1eGXobAojB5USzgkdugKXG\/cd69dc640260e8329d6a52a324fccffb\/Australia-Fremantle-Outdoor-Market-Lane1.png\" alt=\"Australia Fremantle WA Outdoor Market Lane\"><\/figure>\n<p>Help keep small stores or farmers\u2019 markets in business by finding places to shop near your holiday home. Whether it\u2019s fresh produce from a food market or handmade trinkets from a gift store, you\u2019ll be able to help out the community and also get great goodies while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Buy gift cards<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/5lFaPZmXTT2qdt15Og3HzH\/bc1b58296fb77c596476fa03ab126997\/3-Buy-gift-cards-B.jpg\" alt=\"Gift card\"><\/figure>\n<p>Searching for the perfect present for one of your travel go-to mates? Many local restaurants, spas, and fun family experiences from independent movie theatres to mini golf venues are offering gift cards for purchase. You\u2019ll be able to help support local businesses while gifting family or friends with something exciting to look forward to on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Support local restaurants<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/7JJ3WPHh3lEAwb8NUQvlNJ\/4d4f5562bd2b2c7f7f4518dcaa474c9d\/Wellington-New-Zealand-City-Shopping-Street.png\" alt=\"Wellington New Zealand City Shopping Street\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you fancy yourself a bit of a foodie and you really want to help out local businesses as much as possible on your next trip away switch restaurant chains for independent finds. It\u2019s a great way to support the community while indulging in some delicious, regional food.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plan for future travel<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/5e1Qnn0RchCYT3WttZbOg8\/0a58b86d64a769649aa6ff043c84ff25\/5._Plan_for_future_travel.jpeg\" alt=\"Plan for future travel\"><\/figure>\n<p>Can\u2019t make your planned trip right now? Instead of cancelling, consider postponing for another time so you\u2019re still supporting the local community and have something fun to look forward to. 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