There is something special about Easter that allows us to pause.For some it will be the religious observance, while for others it is the opportunity for families to have a final break before winter sports' rosters and unpredictable weather controls our lives.

The Easter break coupled with an extended Term 1 school holiday has presented another opportunity for Tasmanian passport holders to explore the state of which mainlanders and the rest of the world now raves.

And for those from an island, it is somewhat ironic that many of the hotspots visited will be outer islands like Flinders, King, Bruny and Maria - all with incredible histories brought together by isolation and the ability to break the normality of everyday humdrum routines.

An island holiday away from an island is a perplexing notion.

Yet it will be these desired locations that are brimming with visitors and locals alike, desperately wishing to recharge their batteries while off the grid.

We are a funny lot: complex, confusing, characters.

There is a famous line that sums up our mood: "Home sweet home".

Tasmania is again riddled with tourists; however, they are complemented by locals who are experiencing parts of the island that they have not visited for years.

Try and hire a car or a campervan without booking months ahead - you will have as much luck as attempting to obtain a ticket to any open-air event that meets the strict standards and has been granted a permit.

For the well-heeled, Europe and the Americas are off the list so experiences must be found at home.

The dollars required for luxury travel are remaining in our state - that is a good thing, but it will not last.

Before COVID-19 we were growing in popularity and that has continued because we may well be one of the only exotic places left for Australians to travel.

Many have visited the theme parks and iconic places that the mainland has to offer, but they may not have visited Freycinet, the Huon, the Cataract Gorge or the Franklin.

That is why Tasmania has so much to offer because it does not resemble the standard - it is wilderness and white sand and the markets and the culture and the arts. It is little wonder that the rest of the world is obsessed.

However, for all the romanticism that Tasmania evokes, we find ourselves in the grips of a state election campaign.

Poster sites will be secured and Vote 1 'Billy Blogs' and 'Betty Boots' signs erected.

Television commercials, social media spamming, radio advertisements, and traditional print media will dominate our downtime.

You will not be able to look sideways without inadvertently stumbling upon a prospective politicians' collateral.

And the key to this spray painting of our electorates: you do not need a lot of signs; they just need to be in the right places!

Sitting members and desperate candidates knocking on doors, robo calling, or hitting the phone banks is fraught with danger as families try to unwind, far removed from political life yet set against the hunger of prospective parliamentarians keen to continue or secure a new livelihood.

Fortunately, most constituents are very kind even if they disagree with very few slamming doors or cussing in response to the interruption.

The parties or politicians who can make contact without annoying constituents having a break will be recognised and supported. Nonetheless, this is a very difficult proposition that is hard to think about strategically let alone achieve.

Politics is so far removed from the average punter's life.

For some they are loyal supporters of individual candidates or rusted-on to parties, however, for many they are far keener to work hard and relax than chat to candidates who may well be disturbing their day.

As I have often said: Most Tasmanians read The Examiner starting from the back page. Of course, elections and voting are law and a privilege.

Political leadership and spruiking are also crucial because governments can implement policy but campaigning during a traditional holiday period will be tough.

Perhaps this is the strategy employed by the sitting state government - call an election during a holiday period where most will be disengaged, favouring sitting candidates with name recognition.Tasmania is one of the greatest places in the world with the most stunning environments imaginable - it has taken a long time for many of us 'lifers' to accept and understand. There are gum trees, sheoaks and widow makers that capture our attention more than politics.

We crave our space, and we crave the ability to find peace or remove ourselves from the complexities that confuse and congest daily living.

Our state provides that opportunity, and while the search may lead to adventure and newfound destinations, pausing and appreciating that many of these opportunities are a just few steps outside the backdoor is an exciting and comforting feeling.

This is the busiest time for political candidates and one of the most relaxing times for the rest of us; what a fascinating conundrum.