More and more people are starting to take a“staycation*.”That is, instead of traveling, many people are opting to stay at home and enjoy local recreational activities.
A staycation (or stay-cation, or stacation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices are high.
Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
A vacation/holiday spent at home. Some use their staycation as therapy–relaxing around the house or futzing in the garden–while others may use the time for projects or home repairs.