I always make sure to get away somewhere once or twice a year now. Doesn't have to break the bank and doesn't have to be somewhere exotic or sunny, just somewhere different. Even just a €20 Ryainair city hop special.
Went to Edinburgh for 2 nights in February and loved it. Going to London in Nov for my birthday and bringing the kids this time, as the little lad hasn't been on a plane since he was 4 months old. He loves watching them take off and land up at the airport road, can't wait to see his face when he's in one for takeoff! Haven't been to London since the Olympics.
Next year I think I'll do a local one. AirBnB a little cottage or something in the back arse of Mayo or Galway or something! Then maybe a trip to Copenhagen or thereabouts. Iceland if I can get cheap flights.