getaways

Brief trips away

Getaways are escapes or quick departures, especially from routine or responsibility.

A weekend getaway is a short vacation: We're planning a romantic getaway to the coast.

In criminal contexts, a getaway is the escape after a crime: the getaway car, They made their getaway through the back alley.

retreat

sanctuary

Protected sacred space

monastery · spa · wellness · hermitage · meditation · yoga · detox · healing · mindfulness · rejuvenation

vacation

holiday

Day of rest

sightseeing · tourism · itinerary · destination · all-inclusive · tropical · exotic · abroad · leisurely · roadtrip

romantic

honeymoon

Newlyweds' celebratory vacation

anniversary · elopement · champagne · sunset · secluded · boutique · bungalow · villa · chalet · countryside

adventure

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

hiking · rafting · diving · kayaking · zipline · jungle · wildlife · exploration · off-roading · mountaineering

Categories
Opposites
escape vs. confinement

getawaysimprisonment

Legal detention in jail

confinement · captivity · incarceration · detention · lockdown

leisure vs. routine

getawaysdaily grind

Wearisome regular routine

drudgery · workdays · nine-to-five · rat race · obligations

departure vs. return

getawayshomecomings

Arrivals at one's origin

returns · arrivals · comebacks · reentries · going home

Phrases
Family

getaway, getaway car

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G