7 Days in Rhodes: A Simple One-Week Itinerary

Rhodes Town for the simplest starting point

Rhodes Town puts the Old Town, Mandraki and Elli Beach together for your first two days. It’s walkable, with plenty of places to eat and useful bus connections for later outings.

This is my first choice if you want sightseeing, beach time and evenings out without driving every day. It suits this route better than a beach-first stay, though its lively setting won’t suit everyone seeking quiet resort days.

Choose accommodation around the walks you’ll make most often, rather than judging only by the room. If you’re still deciding between a town stay and a beach holiday, compare Rhodes areas before booking.

Adjusting the route from a beach base

Faliraki is an alternative if you want beach time to shape your week. Keep it as your only base, but change the order: settle in by the beach first, then give Rhodes Town its planned sightseeing time.

You’ll need transport into town rather than starting those days on foot. Bus 40 connects Faliraki and Rhodes via Kallithea, making the Kallithea outing a useful fit too. Services change seasonally, so use the Rhodes bus guide to plan outward and return journeys.

For Lindos and your boat day, arrange transport around the actual destination or departure point. Faliraki can work well, but it isn’t equally convenient for every day of this route.

My suggestion: keep the beach base if that’s your priority, and rent a car for the inland village outing. You don’t need to move hotels just to spend a day exploring another part of Rhodes.

Morning: arrive and settle in

Use the morning for arrival and check-in arrangements, not a fixed sightseeing start. Your room may not be ready when you reach the accommodation, so agree arrival arrangements beforehand.

If you arrive before check-in, ask about luggage storage and take a break for food or a drink. Keep water and anything you need for a short walk within easy reach.

If you’re staying outside Rhodes Town, go to your base first. I wouldn’t add a return journey to town after a tiring flight just to keep to this plan.

Afternoon: take a short Old Town walk

Once you’ve settled in, make the UNESCO-listed Old Town your only sightseeing goal. Keep the walk untimed, with room to stop for a drink or turn back when you’ve had enough.

Start with the Street of the Knights, see the Palace of the Grand Master from outside, then explore a few medieval lanes. You can choose your Old Town stops around your energy rather than follow a long route.

Leave ticketed sightseeing optional. If you feel fresh and want to enter the palace, check current opening hours and last admission first; otherwise, save the interior visit for another day.

This gentle introduction suits first-time visitors who want some history without a packed afternoon. After an early start, or with tired children, a short wander and a café stop are enough.

• Keep: the Street of the Knights, the palace exterior and a few quieter lanes.
• Optional: a ticketed visit only if your arrival and energy allow it.
• Save for Day 2: Mandraki Harbour and Elli Beach, rather than adding them to arrival day.

Evening: dinner close to your base

If you’re staying in Rhodes Town, finish with a backstreet taverna in the Old Town or a spot beside Mandraki. Browse these Old Town restaurant ideas to choose somewhere that fits your appetite and route back.

If your accommodation is elsewhere, eat near your base instead of travelling into town just for dinner. An easy meal and an early night are a better start than forcing another outing.

Getting around on arrival day

Arrange the airport-to-accommodation journey before planning the Old Town walk. For help choosing your arrival transport, compare the airport transport options.

You don’t need a rental car for the Old Town walk itself. If you’re staying in Rhodes Town, keep this part of the day on foot; there’s no need to collect a car solely for this outing.

If you’re staying elsewhere and still want to visit town, plan both journeys before setting off. For a bus visit, check the current service and your return using the Rhodes bus advice, as services change seasonally.

Morning: give the town more time

Yesterday was about arriving and finding your way around; today, give one place your full attention. Choose a sight you missed, such as the Palace of the Grand Master, rather than repeating the same Old Town stroll.

If history is your priority, use the Old Town sights and walking ideas to choose your main stop. Check its current opening hours, tickets and last admission before setting out. A guided Old Town walk is another option if you prefer some historical context to exploring alone.

Afterwards, head to Mandraki Harbour before continuing towards the beach. Make the deer statues, windmills and St Nicholas Fortress your harbour landmarks; this is a coastal walk, not a plan to enter every building.

If you have had enough indoor sightseeing, make the harbour walk your main morning activity instead. I'd choose one sight plus Mandraki, or a longer harbour wander—not several museum visits squeezed in before swimming.

Afternoon: relax at Elli Beach

After Mandraki, stop for lunch when you feel ready, then spend the afternoon at Elli Beach. Its clear water and easy access make it a straightforward choice for combining town sightseeing with a swim.

This plan suits you if you want beach time without travelling to another resort. If your priority is a quiet, out-of-town beach day, save that for later in the week rather than adding another journey today.

Keep the afternoon open-ended: swim, rest, and stay as long as you feel comfortable. You can plan your Elli Beach afternoon for the beach details rather than building the day around assumed facilities or prices.

Evening: stay in town for dinner

Stay in Rhodes Town for dinner rather than turning the evening into another outing. Choose a backstreet taverna if you want to return to the Old Town lanes, or a Mandraki-side spot if you prefer the harbour setting.

There is no need to fix a restaurant before you know where you will finish the afternoon. Browse Rhodes food and dining ideas if you want help choosing what to eat, then keep the evening flexible.

If you are staying outside town, let your return transport shape dinner time. An earlier meal is better than rushing through dinner to catch your bus.

Walking and transport choices

You do not need a rental car for the sightseeing route itself. Walking keeps the day simple, with your chosen town sight first, Mandraki next and Elli Beach afterwards.

Adjust the morning to your walking comfort rather than trying to cover every lane and harbour landmark. If you are travelling with children or tire easily, shorten the sightseeing and leave more time for breaks.

If you are based outside Rhodes Town, organise both your journey in and your return before leaving. Bus services change seasonally, so check the Rhodes bus routes and current timetable advice, including the return that fits your dinner plans.

If bus times do not suit your evening, arrange a taxi or book a transfer rather than renting a car just for this day.

Morning: visit Kallithea

Start at Kallithea Springs, an Italian-era seaside complex with mosaics, distinctive architecture and swimming coves. Take your time looking around rather than making it a quick photo stop.

This is a good morning choice if you enjoy architecture and coastal scenery without filling the day with sightseeing. If swimming matters more to you, keep the visit shorter and leave more time for Faliraki.

Check current opening hours and admission arrangements before setting out. Keep Kallithea as your only morning stop; there is no need to add another bay or attraction.

Afternoon: choose beach time in Faliraki

Continue to Faliraki, have lunch and settle on the beach for the afternoon. Swim, read or simply take a break after the first two days of exploring.

My suggestion: choose one beach spot and stay there rather than moving between nearby bays. This afternoon suits travellers who want proper downtime; it is deliberately light on activities.

For more context before choosing where to spend the afternoon, explore Faliraki and its beach area. Keep the plan simple enough that you can leave whenever you feel ready.

Evening: eat in Faliraki or return to your base

Stay for dinner if you still have energy after the beach. Choose from these places to eat in Faliraki rather than adding another journey just for a meal.

Otherwise, return to your base and eat nearby. If you are using the bus, plan dinner around your return journey rather than leaving transport until after the meal.

Bus 40 or a simple driving day

Bus 40 connects Rhodes and Faliraki via Kallithea, making it a public-transport option for this paired outing. You do not need to hire a car just to follow this day's plan.

Drivers can follow the same sequence: Kallithea Springs, Faliraki beach, then dinner or the journey back. Keep the flexibility for a longer swim or meal, not extra detours.

If you prefer to set your own departure and return times, you can book a rental car. That flexibility is the main reason to drive today, rather than a need to cover lots of stops.

Morning: explore Lindos village

Aim to reach Lindos before 09:00, before the crowds build. Walk through the whitewashed alleys, look for painted chapels, and leave time for rooftop views rather than rushing straight through.

If the Acropolis is a priority, make it your first sightseeing stop and check current opening hours and ticket arrangements. You can plan your Lindos visit around the sights that interest you most.

This morning suits travellers who want village atmosphere alongside sightseeing. If you mainly want a quiet beach day, keep the village walk short; Lindos is not the place to expect empty lanes later in the day.

Afternoon: swim at Lindos Main Beach

After the village, make Lindos Main Beach your main afternoon stop. Its warm, shallow, clear water makes it a strong choice for a relaxed swim after sightseeing.

The shallow water also makes this an appealing family option, though children still need close supervision. Have lunch before settling down, then leave enough time to enjoy the beach rather than squeezing in another destination.

I'd keep this simple: village, lunch, swim. You do not need Stegna, Tsambika and Haraki as extra stops to make the day worthwhile.

Evening: return without rushing

Plan dinner back at your base, with time to freshen up after the beach. Avoid a tight restaurant reservation that turns the journey home into a deadline.

If you are driving and deliberately want a dinner stop, Haraki offers a peaceful village atmosphere beside calm water. Choose it because you want a slower evening there, not because it is another place to tick off.

For bus travellers, keep the evening at your base. Build your beach departure around the return service you have chosen, leaving time to reach the stop.

Driving, bus or an organised excursion

Lindos can be visited by car or bus, so you do not need to rent a car just for the village-and-beach plan. Driving becomes more useful if you want to replace the beach afternoon with another coastal stop.

• Driving: leave early rather than aiming for a midday arrival in Lindos. If Stegna or a Haraki dinner matters to you, I'd rent a car for the flexibility.
• Bus: keep the day focused on Lindos village and Main Beach. Services change seasonally, so check the Rhodes bus travel information for your outward and return journeys, including departure points.
• Organised excursion: choose a Lindos excursion if you prefer arranged transport. Before booking, look for a suitable pickup and enough free time for both sightseeing and swimming; a short village stop will not suit this plan.

Optional swaps: Stegna, Tsambika or Haraki

These are alternatives, not four compulsory additions. For drivers, I'd choose at most one change to the main plan; bus travellers should stay focused on Lindos.

If beach choice matters more than sightseeing, compare the Rhodes beach options before deciding. Once you have chosen your afternoon, give it enough time to feel like a break.

• Stegna for lunch and swimming: replace the Lindos beach afternoon with Stegna. It is a quieter choice for seafood beside the sea, with a local village feel. This swap works best for drivers.
• Tsambika Beach: choose its long golden sand and warm water instead of Lindos Main Beach. Make it your afternoon destination rather than adding a second full beach stop.
• Tsambika Viewpoint: choose this for the views if you still have energy after Lindos. The viewpoint replaces rest time; it is not a free extra between a long swim and dinner.
• Haraki: choose it as a relaxed coastal alternative or a deliberate dinner stop if you are driving. Otherwise, keep the simpler evening back at your base.

Morning: join your chosen departure

Let your booking set today’s timetable. For a morning departure, leave time for breakfast and travel to the boarding point without squeezing in another sight.

Follow the operator’s meeting instructions and arrival time. If your outing starts later, keep the morning easy rather than filling it with a separate excursion.

• For a swimming trip: pack swimwear, a towel and sun protection.
• For Symi: bring comfortable shoes for your time ashore and sun protection.
• For either option: carry water and plan food around the meals or drinks explicitly included in your booking.

Afternoon: follow one excursion plan

On a Rhodes boat outing, follow the booked route and enjoy the time on the water. Options include coastal cruises, Lindos boat days and swimming trips featuring Anthony Quinn Bay or Ladiko. Choose the actual itinerary you want; those stops are not part of every sailing.

Since Day 4 already covers Lindos, I’d choose a swim-focused outing rather than repeat that visit. A Lindos boat day still makes sense if you deliberately skipped the land visit.

If you choose Symi, make that your only excursion today. Use the time ashore allowed by your booking and keep the return meeting point and boarding time handy. Symi suits you better if visiting another island matters more than having a swimming day.

• Want swimming? Pick a trip that clearly lists swimming stops, rather than choosing by destination name alone.
• Want another island? Choose Symi and leave the Rhodes coastal outing for another holiday day.
• Prefer a shorter outing? Compare trip lengths instead of committing automatically to a full-day excursion.

Evening: keep dinner flexible

Leave the evening free of timed plans. Allow for getting off the boat and travelling back before deciding when and where to eat.

A simple dinner near your accommodation is the easiest finish. If you return with energy to spare, add a short walk—not another booked activity.

Choose the right trip and harbour transport

My suggestion: choose one outing through Rhodes Booking Marketplace with a departure point and inclusions that suit your stay. Compare the total time away, time aboard versus ashore, swimming stops and any included food or transfers.

Your actual boarding point and return arrangements determine how you get to the boat. An outing becomes less relaxing if reaching it means a difficult journey at both ends. With children, I’d put manageable travel and trip length ahead of the longest list of stops.

You don’t need to rent a car just because today involves a boat trip. Choose walking, a bus, a taxi or a transfer around your accommodation and the meeting point. For public transport, use the Rhodes Island Guide’s bus advice and check services for both journeys against your booking times.

If buses do not fit, arrange transport to and from your boarding point. If you drive, allow time to park and reach the boat on foot. Use a hotel pickup only when it is explicitly included in your chosen booking.

Morning: choose Ancient Kamiros or Filerimos

Ancient Kamiros is the core morning stop: a quiet archaeological site with sea views and room for slow wandering. Choose it if you enjoy ancient ruins and want a change from the beaches and medieval streets.

Start in the morning and leave enough time to explore without rushing towards lunch. Bring water and check current admission details and opening hours before setting out.

Filerimos Hill is the alternative, not an extra stop. Its monastery, stone paths, peacocks and panoramic views suit travellers who prefer a mix of nature and history. You can plan a Filerimos visit before deciding which morning appeals more.

• Core route: Ancient Kamiros, then Embonas for lunch and a relaxed afternoon.
• Alternative route: Filerimos Hill, then Embonas. Skip Kamiros rather than squeezing in both.
• Best for: travellers who enjoy sightseeing, village food and time away from the main resorts.
• Less suitable for: anyone wanting very little travel or a full beach day.

Afternoon: take your time in Embonas

Make Embonas your wine-village lunch stop, not a quick pause between sights. Traditional wineries and mountain food give you a good reason to spend the afternoon here.

Look for grilled meats, generous meze and mountain cheeses, with local honey another speciality to try or take home. Choose a village taverna and leave time for a wander afterwards. For help deciding what to order, browse the traditional Rhodes dishes and local specialities.

Leave wine tasting to passengers if you’re driving. The driver can still enjoy the village and lunch, or buy wine to enjoy after returning to the hotel. If tasting is the main reason for your visit, an organised excursion is the better choice.

Evening: return for an easy dinner

Head back to your base after Embonas and keep dinner close to where you’re staying. After a generous village lunch, a light meal may be all you want.

I’d leave Monolithos Castle and a Fourni Beach sunset for a separate outing rather than extending this route. They belong on a longer west-coast day; this version leaves you time to enjoy the village without a late finish.

Car hire and the no-car alternative

A car gives you control over the sightseeing stop, lunch and return. You don’t need to rent for the whole week just to make this day work.

My suggestion: compare Rhodes car rental prices for this outing, then use the car rental advice to help choose. Check the rental terms and collection and return arrangements before committing, so they fit the day you want.

Without a car, use the town-based replacement in the next chapter rather than trying to copy this driving route by bus. Alternatively, browse organised Rhodes excursions and choose one whose actual stops suit you. For a wine-focused day, look for an itinerary that explicitly includes Embonas and tasting time.

Morning: stay close to your base

Start with breakfast and packing, rather than another excursion. Work backwards from your flight, including checkout, baggage collection, the airport journey and any rental-car return.

Before heading out, agree any luggage storage with your accommodation and check when you must leave the room. If storage isn’t available, keep the morning simple rather than taking your bags sightseeing.

For a later flight, return to a nearby beach you enjoyed earlier in the week. If you’re staying in Rhodes Town, Elli Beach is an easy option; elsewhere, stick to your own resort.

• Early flight: skip sightseeing and focus on checkout and departure.
• Later flight: choose one nearby activity that leaves room for your departure arrangements.
• Another night booked: enjoy a slower day without trying to squeeze in a distant stop.

Afternoon: one last swim or a missed sight

Choose a swim or one missed sight, not both unless your schedule comfortably allows it. A final beach visit suits anyone ready to relax, but leave time to dry off, change and collect your bags.

If you’re already based in Rhodes Town, a museum visit or time in the Jewish Quarter makes a good alternative. Pick one stop in Rhodes Old Town, then enjoy a café rather than repeating the arrival-day walk.

For a museum or ticketed sight, check opening hours and last admission before setting out. If you’re staying elsewhere, I’d stay nearby rather than add a journey into town just to fill the afternoon.

Evening: depart or enjoy a final dinner

If you’re flying tonight, keep your meal close to your accommodation or pickup point. Collect your bags before the agreed departure time, and avoid a restaurant detour on the way to the airport.

If you have another night, this is the time for an unhurried final dinner. Return to a favourite taverna, or choose a backstreet or Mandraki-side spot if you’re staying in Rhodes Town.

You don’t need a new experience to finish the week well. I’d choose somewhere easy to reach, enjoy the meal and leave the packing mostly done.

Airport transport and rental returns

Choose your airport transport before planning the day’s free time. Use the Rhodes Island Guide’s airport transport advice to weigh up the journey from your base.

For Lindos or south-coast stays, I’d favour an arranged pickup over fitting in one more outing. When comparing airport transfer options, check whether the service is direct or shared, since extra hotel stops affect the journey.

If you’re using a bus, check the current airport service and your route to its departure stop. Follow your airline’s arrival guidance rather than timing the journey only against takeoff.

• Rental return: use the agreed return location and time, and follow the company’s fuel and handover instructions.
• Airport access: include any journey between the rental return point and the terminal.
• Baggage collection: allow for returning to your accommodation before the airport journey.
• Pickup details: agree the meeting point and keep the driver’s or rental company’s contact details handy.

Which days stay the same

This version works best from Rhodes Town, where you can combine sightseeing, food and beach time without daily transfers. It suits a relaxed highlights week better than a holiday built around remote beaches, mountain villages and west-coast sunsets.

Days 1–2 need little change once you reach your accommodation. The main adjustment is Day 6, while the longer outings need transport planned around your base.

• Day 1 — Arrival and Old Town: arrange your airport-to-accommodation journey, then keep sightseeing close and manageable.
• Day 2 — Rhodes Town, Mandraki and Elli Beach: explore on foot at your own pace, with breaks between stops.
• Day 3 — Kallithea and Faliraki: bus 40 is an option for this coastal outing.
• Day 4 — Lindos: arrange the outward and return journey separately, using a suitable bus service, transfer or organised excursion.
• Day 5 — Boat trip or Symi: follow the booked boat’s boarding instructions and arrange transport to the departure point if needed.
• Day 6 — Replace the village drive: spend the morning at an unvisited Old Town sight, have lunch in town, then choose Elli Beach or a harbour walk.
• Day 7 — Flexible finish: fit beach time or a missed sight around your flight and airport transport.

How to handle Kallithea, Faliraki and Lindos

Bus 40 connects Rhodes and Faliraki via Kallithea, making it an option for Day 3. Keep this day focused on Kallithea Springs and a relaxed Faliraki afternoon rather than adding more beach stops.

For Day 4, settle your Lindos transport before building the sightseeing plan. A bus can work, while a transfer or organised outing may suit you better if you want less transport planning.

Keep the day to Lindos village and nearby beach time. Adding Stegna, Tsambika and Haraki would turn a simple outing into several separate journeys; choose your priorities with the Lindos travel guide.

My suggestion: if the bus combination looks awkward, choose an organised excursion instead. Pick one whose pickup point fits your accommodation, with enough free time for the sightseeing or swimming you want.

Replace the village drive with a town day

I’d replace the inland village route rather than try to reproduce every stop by public transport. The original combination of villages, forest stops and a west-coast sunset needs flexible transport.

• Morning: visit the Palace of the Grand Master if you missed it, or choose another museum or sight in Rhodes Old Town.
• Lunch: settle into a backstreet taverna or choose somewhere beside Mandraki.
• Afternoon: swim at Elli Beach, or walk around Mandraki past the deer statues and windmills.
• Evening: stay in town for dinner rather than adding another transport-dependent outing.

Plan buses, pickups and return journeys

Bus services change seasonally, so check current outward and return services before setting out. You can plan your Rhodes bus journeys and use the municipality’s real-time public-transport information and multimodal journey-planning service.

For Day 5, choose your boat trip by both the route and the boarding arrangements. Read the departure point, boarding time and pickup details before booking; leave room for the journey back to your accommodation afterwards.

For Day 7, work backwards from your flight rather than planning a full sightseeing day. If bus timings do not fit comfortably, arrange an airport transfer and keep your final outing near your base.

Being car-free does not remove the walking involved in town visits or sightseeing. Choose stops around your own comfort and mobility needs, and use the Rhodes getting-around overview to compare transport options.

Three days: choose your essentials

I'd keep three priorities: Rhodes Town, Lindos and one beach-focused day. This gives you medieval streets, whitewashed village lanes and swimming without spending the whole break travelling.

Rhodes Town is a practical base for this version, with sights, food and Elli Beach close together. If choosing a beach is your main decision, find a beach that suits your holiday rather than adding several stops.

• Rhodes Town: Focus on Old Town, then add Mandraki Harbour if time allows. A short arrival day needs only a wander and dinner, not a full sightseeing list.
• Lindos: Give it your fullest day. Arrive early, explore the village, visit the Acropolis if it interests you, then swim at Lindos Main Beach. Leave Stegna, Tsambika and other detours for another trip.
• Beach day: Choose Kallithea and Faliraki if you have a full day, or stay around Elli Beach for less travelling. Pick one main swimming spot and settle in.
• If flights shorten the stay: Combine a town walk and nearby beach time. Keep Lindos only if you have a full day available; drop the separate beach outing rather than rush all three.

Five days: keep one bigger outing

For the complete shorter plan, follow the five-day Rhodes itinerary. The simple cut from this week is to keep both town days, Kallithea and Faliraki, and Lindos.

Use the remaining day for either a boat outing or a village drive—not both. This works best with five usable days; short flight days may mean dropping that extra outing.

• Keep the two town days: An easy Old Town introduction, followed by more sightseeing, Mandraki and Elli Beach. These are the easiest parts to shorten around flights.
• Keep Kallithea and Faliraki: Retain the relaxed coastal day rather than filling every spare hour with another attraction.
• Keep Lindos: Pair the village and Acropolis with nearby beach time, without adding a long chain of coastal stops.
• Choose the boat outing for sea time: I'd pick a swim-focused trip if relaxing is the priority. Browse boat trips for your free day; an optional Symi visit should replace this outing, not become another addition.
• Choose the village day for food and inland scenery: Make a village lunch and a few stops the focus. I'd rent a car for this option rather than build a multi-stop rural day around buses.

Keep sightseeing early and leave room to rest

Explore Rhodes Old Town and Lindos early, before the crowds build. For Lindos village, aim to arrive before 09:00 rather than planning a midday arrival and drive.

Leave the afternoon open for a swim, a slow lunch or a rest at your accommodation. A beach stop should feel like a break, not another appointment you have to keep.

If you’re travelling with children, shorten sightseeing rather than squeezing rest between several attractions. If beaches are your priority, drop the village outing or boat day and spend that time beside the sea.

• For families: choose one main sight, then leave enough time for lunch and your usual nap or quiet break.
• For beach lovers: pick one beach and stay, rather than moving between several bays.
• For keen sightseers: keep extra stops optional and skip them when the main visit takes longer than expected.

Pack for walking and beach stops

Carry water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and swimwear on mixed sightseeing-and-beach days. Drink regularly, especially when walking around villages or archaeological sites.

Keep your day bag light enough to carry comfortably through a morning of sightseeing. Use a practical Rhodes packing list to prepare without bringing everything on every outing.

• Water: take enough for the start of your outing and refill or buy more along the way.
• Sun protection: pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
• Walking shoes: wear something comfortable for lanes, stone paths and steps.
• Beach essentials: bring swimwear and a towel so a nearby swim stays an easy option.

Arrange tickets without overbooking

When organising sightseeing, check each attraction’s current opening hours, ticket arrangements and last admission. Leave enough time to enjoy the visit rather than arriving just before entry closes.

Book the outings you care about most, but leave ordinary beach afternoons and wandering time flexible. Avoid putting a second timed activity after a visit you may want to extend.

If a day on the water is a priority, compare boat trips and choose the route that suits you. Check its departure point, duration and return arrangements before fitting anything else around it.

Spend on the days that matter to you

You don’t need a paid activity every day to enjoy Rhodes. Put your money towards the car day or chosen excursion that adds most to your holiday, rather than booking something simply to fill space.

My suggestion: if the village outing is your priority, rent a car for that day rather than automatically hiring one for the whole week. Read the Rhodes car rental advice before choosing, especially if you’re comparing headline prices.

If you prefer not to drive, spend on a suitable organised outing instead. Keep room for a village lunch or seaside meal rather than using the whole budget on transport and tickets.

Before locking in the week, take a look at common Rhodes planning mistakes. Use it as a final sense-check, then leave yourself room to enjoy the holiday.