The word staycation has become highly popular amidst the pandemic, and for good reason. A combination of the words stay and vacation, a staycation saves a lot of money by allowing you to stay away from home in a home-like place. 

A few years ago very few people were even aware of this concept and just preferred to go for a vacation. But in these unprecedented times, it doesn’t make sense to opt for a vacation as there are restrictions on going outdoors in almost every country. Hence, the staycation. 

A staycation is when you stay for a longer duration at a place and instead of dedicating all your time to explore the location, you choose to live your normal life there. So basically you are working and living your normal routine from a location that is not your home.

The upside is that you can take some time every day to go explore whatever areas are open to tourists in these times. Technically this gives you the best of both worlds – you get to travel to a new location and don’t miss out on work while being there.

Here are 5 reasons why staycations are so popular now:

• Cost-effective:

For a vacation, people usually take out 7-10 days to explore a location. Staycations involve staying for longer than the usual in the same location which ensures you get a better deal on the accommodation. 

In fact, there are many hostels and hotels that are not introducing discounts on a long-term stay. The meal plans also get cheaper for those opting for a staycation. This makes it more cost-effective than a vacation or a getaway.

• Reduced planning stress:

Planning a trip is stressful. You want to ensure you cover every spot and visit all popular places during your stay in order to make the vacation worthwhile. On the contrary, staycation allows you to just go with the flow and plan your days as per your convenience.

Moreover, since there is no plan to execute you end up feeling more relaxed and live in the moment. It allows you to engage in activities as and when you please. This keeps you in good spirits and improves your mental well-being. 

• Explore more:

Since a staycation is longer, you get to explore more places at your own pace. This means visiting the local markets and enjoying their authentic cuisine instead of just dining at a popular hotel in the area.

Additionally, not having to rush through the exploration part makes it easy to rediscover hidden gems and spend as much time as you want there. You can pick a small unexplored cafe to sit there and work on your laptop.

• No need to compromise on work:

The best part about a staycation is that there is no need to take leaves from work. If your work allows, you can work remotely from anywhere – be it the hills or a beach. At the same time, you can also continue growing your knowledge by learning from tools like LMS. 

Businesses offer flexible learning solutions through LMS so employees can access them from anywhere at any time. 

A great example would be the iSpring LMS which also has a mobile app through which employees can learn regardless of the Internet connection as this tool allows them to easily view content even when they are offline. 

• Bond with new people:

You may meet new people during every trip, but do you ever get enough time to bond with them. Staycations allow you to develop connections with people as you get to spend some quality time with them.

Even if you are on a solo staycation, you will find it easier to get company for local visits, meal outings, and small adventures. Who knows, you may end up making some new friends for life?

Conclusion:

With so many upsides and the fact that it’s difficult to explore too much amid the pandemic, staycations can be rightly termed the new vacations.