I go away as often in winter as any other time of year, more or less home a week then away for a few days or longer if I travel to Scotland. Why sit at home staring at the same 4 walls when I can have a different scenic view everyday.
Do the same when away as at home, dog walks, reading, internet, dining out, exploring the local area I’m staying at and being an avid sports fan tv. A bonus is no housework to do apart from a quick Hoover with my Dyson lol.
Mind you plenty of housework waiting for me when I go home as son doesn’t know what it is to do housework.