Wondering where to go this spring? Sandy beaches calling your name but not your wallet? Never fear, the staycation is here! With spring break on the horizon (or upon us here at Rice), don’t discount the staycation: a vacation spent right here at home, enjoying your city and all it has to offer. Budget friendly and uber-relaxing, here are five tips for the perfect staycation.

1. Make a bucket list.

Whether it’s places you want to go before graduation (looking at you, Museum of Fine Arts), or just something fun you’ve never had the time for (two-stepping anyone?), make a list of places or events you’d like to attend over the break — and then check each one off a day at a time.

2. Set it to music.

Feeling tropical? Rustic? On a road trip sans the road? Whatever you’re feeling this staycation, set it to music with the perfect Pandora playlist.

3. Bring out your inner bartender… and your flippy-floppies.

For those of age, few things spell vacation like kicking back at the water’s edge with a drink or two. This staycation, avoid the crowds and overpriced hotel bars by hitting up your campus (or apartment complex) pool. Enjoy your days soaking up the sun and sipping homemade libations poolside while your classmates fight over beach chairs far, far away.

4. Cue the Netflix.

Spring break is the time to binge-watch all the shows and movies you don’t have time for the rest of the year. Start poppin’ that popcorn and prepare to live in your comfiest pants.

5. Treat yo self.

You just saved yourself hundreds of dollars — if not more — by staying in town over break. Splurge a little (or a lot). You’re worth it.