staycation
Local time off
A staycation is a vacation spent at home or nearby rather than traveling to a distant destination.
The blend of "stay" and "vacation" captures the idea of taking time off work without the expense or hassle of travel: We're doing a staycation this year—exploring local museums and eating out.
The term gained currency during economic downturns when travel became less affordable.
Making a dwelling
- domesticityLife centered around home
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
- cozyWarm and snug
- hearthFireplace floor area
backyard · patio · garden · indoor · binge-watching · reading · puzzles · cooking
Swift departure or retreat
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- breatherBrief period of rest
repose · rejuvenation · relaxation · unwind · decompress · recharge · chill · lounge
Residential area nearby
- exploreTravel to discover
- daytripsShort outings returning home
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- attractionsThings that draw interest
landmarks · museums · galleries · parks · trails · walks · festivals · gastronomy
Accumulated money kept
- affordableReasonably priced
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
nesting
Making a dwelling
- domesticityLife centered around home
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
- cozyWarm and snug
hearth · backyard · patio · garden · indoor · binge-watching · reading · puzzles · cooking · baking
getaway
Swift departure or retreat
breather · repose · rejuvenation · relaxation · unwind · decompress · recharge · chill · lounge · comfort
neighborhood
Residential area nearby
- exploreTravel to discover
- daytripsShort outings returning home
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
attractions · landmarks · museums · galleries · parks · trails · walks · festivals · gastronomy · culture
savings
Accumulated money kept
- affordableReasonably priced
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
cost-effective · frugal · thrifty · cheap · practical · low-cost
- time offholiday, weekend, break, rest, day off
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- vacationsholiday, road trip, beach holiday, winter retreat, fall foliage tour
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- Coined Wordschortle, galumph, nerd, robot, quark
- cozinesscoziness, blanket, cuddles, snugness, fireplace
staycationinternational travel
Movement between nations
world tour · globetrotting · vacation · getaway · jet-setting
staycationadventure
Risky exciting undertaking
expedition · exploration · odyssey · trek · backpacking