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Vacation for people who love travel but hate travel.
means A holiday spent at home or nearby, doing relaxing or fun things without the expense and hassle of going away.
from A 21st-century blend of 'stay' and 'vacation' — one of many portmanteau coinages that surged during economic downturns, when 'staying' suddenly became the affordable half of the word.
- origin era
- Popularized during 2008 recession when flights felt reckless
- real activity
- Mostly rediscovering your own neighborhood's restaurants
- hidden cost
- You still have to do laundry yourself
- secret benefit
- Zero chance of lost luggage or jet lag