Summertime means warm weather, enjoying the outdoors and time with friends and family. It's a chance to stop, slow down and hopefully explore our interests during those long, slow summer days. Still, too many of us are so hopped up on productivity juice that we're off to summer school, taking extra jobs, or prepping for autumn.

Stop that: It's important to keep the "holiday" in "summer holiday".

Staycations are a great way to get some relaxation and fun during your time off without spending money or time travelling. Even so, a staycation doesn't have to be boring, or just lounging around the house. This graphic has seven tips to make yours more exciting.