"Staycation" Destinations

[flippyshark]

I hope no one minds if I take this opportunity to bemoan the neologism "staycation." I heard it on the news a few weeks ago, and instantly hated it. I can't give much reason other than it just jangles my nerves, particularly to hear television "personalities" say it over and over again. (I think my annoyance factor is upped by the fact that these perky TV hosts giggled at what a clever word this was.)

If you leave your house, go to some place within a reasonable distance, then return home the same day, you took a day trip.

If you leave your house, go to any place at all (near or far) and stay in a hotel or other accomodation, you're taking a vacation. (or maybe a "getaway" if it's just the weekend or something.)

Kevy Baby is right. "Staycation" sounds like you don't leave the house. (And I've just demonstrated that if you do leave the house, our language is already well equipped to describe it.)

Okay, end of unsolicited rant.

I'll toss in a couple of good Florida day trip ideas, if you are starting from the Orlando area:

- Bok Tower Gardens and Sanctuary (very tranquil and relaxing)
- Fantasy of Flight - very cool aircraft museum and collection!
- Tarpon Springs, Florida - touristy Greek community on the west coast. Best Greek food you will ever eat.