Discover Hidden Gems: Your City Staycation Guide

Have you ever heard the term “staycation” before? It’s what’s known as a portmanteau: a combination of two words in order to form a new one (interesting fact: the word “portmanteau” is itself a portmanteau!). In short, a staycation refers to when you “go on holiday” within your home city; you don’t travel outside the city’s borders, but instead try to find as much to do within your place of residence as you can.

The advantages to pursuing a staycation over a traditional holiday are numerous. You can reduce costs, learn more about the place you live, and reforge your connection with your home. Plus, you won’t even have to worry about being homesick!

If you play your cards right, a staycation can be just as unforgettable and valuable as a regular holiday, and you’ll be spending a fraction of the money. Here is our guide on how to make the most of a staycation.

Book accommodation

It won’t truly feel like a holiday until you’ve booked some accommodation.

Sure, you’re staying within your home city, and if you really want to keep costs down, you can use your own apartment or house as your base of operations.
However, staying in external accommodation could give you a new perspective on what the city looks like from a different angle or show you something about an area you’ve never visited before.

If you’ve got the money for accommodation, it’s definitely worth staying outside home.