mini-breaks
Brief vacation trips
Mini-breaks are short vacations, typically lasting a weekend or a few days rather than a full week or more.
The term is especially common in British English, where it often refers to brief getaway trips to nearby destinations: We booked a mini-break in Paris, a spa mini-break.
The appeal is escaping routine without the commitment of extended travel.
Rest period spent locally
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
pleasure · fun · enjoyment · pastime · indulgence · treat · pampering · relaxation
Swift departure or retreat
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- hideawaySecluded place of refuge
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- havenShelter from danger
respite · refuge · oasis · solitude · seclusion · privacy · tranquility · serenity
Same-evening-return excursion
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- jauntBrief recreational trip
- outingShort recreational trip
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
tourism · adventure · exploration · destination · itinerary · booking · last-minute · spontaneous
Restore electrical capacity
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- renewalMaking current again
invigorate · energize · unwind · de-stress · reset · decompress · recover · self-care
staycation
Rest period spent locally
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- amusementPleased entertainment state
entertainment · pleasure · fun · enjoyment · pastime · indulgence · treat · pampering · relaxation · unwinding
getaway
Swift departure or retreat
haven · respite · refuge · oasis · solitude · seclusion · privacy · tranquility · serenity · peace
day-trip
Same-evening-return excursion
sightseeing · tourism · adventure · exploration · destination · itinerary · booking · last-minute · spontaneous
recharge
Restore electrical capacity
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- restoreReturn to earlier state
renewal · invigorate · energize · unwind · de-stress · reset · decompress · recover · self-care · restorative
mini-breakssabbaticals
Extended work breaks
extended leave · gap years · extended stays · world tours · year abroad
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