Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Experience activities close to home with a staycation. Newsday via Getty Images Although the term “staycation” has been popularized by the media over the last decade or so, it actually was first reported as a viable vacation option in 1944 by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Since then much has changed with the way people vacation, and today many travelers choose elaborate trips to exotic destinations that seemed unthinkable for prior generations.
In fact, the luxury travel industry generates almost $2 trillion annually. However, despite the surge in luxury travel, staycations – staying at home and participating in leisure activities within a day trip distance of your home with no overnight stay required – have become popular alternatives for many people. Some staycations actually involve staying overnight at a local hotel in order to get the feel of a true vacation.
Inflation and the hassles of airline travel are the two reasons cited most by people, especially families, opting for a staycation. With the average cost of an overnight domestic vacation ranging between $50 and $100 per person, it’s easy to see why more and more people are choosing staycations. Here are several easy ways to enjoy a staycation: Have Fun at an Amusement Park Amusement parks provide plenty of thrills for guests.
Getty Images Long a family tradition, amusement parks offer enough activities to fill an entire day. Thrill seekers can enjoy a fast-p.