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By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel since 1999

Anyone Taking a "Staycation?"

Thursday July 17, 2008
Many of my former English and journalism professors are probably quite dismayed with the language-bending travel terms we see these days: Voluntourism is helping people you visit; and the most recent term I've seen frequently, inspired by high fuel prices, is "Staycation," which describes taking time off and visiting attractions close to home, perhaps places right there in your hometown. I think a lot of people neglect nearby places of interest, assuming they can visit them anytime. Another thought: if fuel costs make the difference in your ability to afford a trip, perhaps it's a good idea to stay home this year and save for a better trip next year.

Poll: What do you think about so-called Staycations?

Comments

July 24, 2008 at 10:11 pm
(1) Richard says:

We like to RV and travel to different locations. But with higher gas and food prices we decided to look for an alternative that still let us use our RV.

A campground close to us that we really like got new owners and are selling campsites. We bought one and leave our RV there full-time setup and ready to use. We just drive 35 min and have a great vacation at a place we enjoy remendously. Not just the location, but the amenities, the staff and the owners.

We got our cake and are eating it too.

July 25, 2008 at 10:51 pm
(2) andy says:

I found that mega bus and bolt bus are two cheap travel alternatives. They are in NYC, Chicago,Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto etc

The prices are cheap, they have wifi and big comfy chairs with outlets and air condition. They also use greener alternative fuels!

megabus.com
boltbus.com

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