"On top of that, I'm doing weekly chemo for breast cancer, which didn't let up throughout the holiday madness. Life doesn't stop for cancer. Eventually, I learned I needed to stop and do something for myself, though."
"When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel planned trips to St. Maarten, Boston, and Dollywood. Not having those to look forward to was hard for me. As a travel writer, I love getting out of my regular routine for a few days to snorkel with sea turtles and dine on new cuisines."
"My solution: I booked myself a night away at West Cliff Inn, a boutique hotel by the beach in Santa Cruz that's just a 30-minute drive from my home. I knew this wouldn't be the same as a week in the Caribbean, but it was the perfect combination of time by myself and relaxation."
During winter holidays and ongoing weekly chemotherapy for breast cancer, the author felt overwhelmed by family obligations and exhaustion. As the family's primary organizer of holiday activities and traditions, she carried the burden of creating memories while managing cancer treatment. Her diagnosis forced cancellation of planned trips to St. Maarten, Boston, and Dollywood, leaving her without travel experiences she cherished as a travel writer. Recognizing the need for self-care despite immunosuppression concerns, she booked a one-night staycation at a beachside boutique hotel in Santa Cruz, just 30 minutes from home. This nearby retreat provided the personal time and relaxation she needed to refresh herself during a challenging period.
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