Skip to content
Travel + Leisure
Search
Please fill out this field.
Magazine
Subscribe
Manage Your Subscription
Give a Gift Subscription
Get Help
Newsletters
Sweepstakes
Subscribe
BOOK NOW
Search
Please fill out this field.
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Weekend Getaways
Romantic Trips
Family Travel
Beach Vacations
Like a Local
Destination of the Year
View All
Destinations
Destinations
United States
Canada
Mexico
The Caribbean
Central & South America
Europe
Asia
Australia & South Pacific
Africa
Middle East
Travel Guides A-Z
View All
World's Best
World's Best
Best Hotels
Best Islands
Best Cities
The Archives
View All
Tips + Planning
Tips + Planning
Travel Deals
Airlines + Airports
Hotels + Resorts
Train Travel
Packing Tips
A-List Travel Advisors
View All
Cruises
Shopping
Shopping
Travel + Leisure Trusted
Luggage + Bags
Packing Lists
Apparel
Shoes
Travel Accessories
Activity + Adventure
News
About Us
About Us
Editorial Guidelines
Meet Our Team
Travel Club
Read More
Subscribe
Magazine
Magazine
Subscribe
Manage Your Subscription
Give a Gift Subscription
Get Help
Newsletters
Sweepstakes
BOOK NOW
Follow Us
Trip Ideas
Weekend Getaways
Romantic Trips
Family Travel
Beach Vacations
Like a Local
Destination of the Year 2025: Thailand
View All
Destinations
United States
Canada
Mexico
The Caribbean
Central & South America
Europe
Asia
Australia & South Pacific
Africa
Middle East
Travel Guides A-Z
View All
World's Best
Best Hotels
Best Islands
Best Cities
The Archives
View All
Tips + Planning
Travel Deals
Airlines + Airports
Hotels + Resorts
Train Travel
Packing Tips
A-List Travel Advisors
View All
Cruises
Shopping
Travel + Leisure Trusted
Luggage + Bags
Packing Lists
Apparel
Shoes
Travel Accessories
Activity + Adventure
News
About Us
Editorial Guidelines
Meet Our Team
Travel Club
Subscribe
Trip Ideas
Staycation
Want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving home? Our travel editors have gathered staycation ideas from around the world so you can capture that feeling wherever you are. Whether you want to transform your home into a luxury hotel or transform your backyard into a national park, we have all the tips you need for a perfect at-home vacation. A few of our favorite staycation ideas include virtual experiences in museums and historic landmarks. In fact, we've created entire virtual vacation guides to places on your bucket list so you can visit Italy and Japan in the same afternoon. We've also got plenty of fun, relaxing, or just plain unexpected things to do at home, to keep your staycation as exciting as a regular vacation. From creating an in-home spa and playing family-friendly games to making a quick trip to space, this staycation might actually be your best vacation ever.
Latest Stories
20 Creative Staycation Ideas When You Need a Change of Scenery
Need a Travel-inspired Break? This Spot-the-difference Game Will Give You a Dose of Wanderlust
These 15 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take from Your Couch
Explore More In
Trip Ideas
Lost Cultures: Living Legacies
Attractions
Better Together
Destination Videos
Elevate
Holiday Travel
Intelligent Traveler
Let's Go Together
Travel To
Adventure Travel
All-Inclusive Vacations
Backpacking Trips
Beach Vacations
Bike Tours
Wanderlust
Budget Travel
Bus and Train Travel
Business Travel
City Vacations
Country Trips
Culinary Vacations
Destination Weddings
Disney Vacations
Fall Vacations
Family Vacations
Get Outside
Golf Vacations
Green Travel
Group Travel
Honeymoon Destinations
Island Vacations
LGBT Travel
Luxury Travel
National Parks
Nature Travel
Pet Travel
Road Trips
Romantic Getaways
Safaris
Senior Travel
Ski Trips
Solo Travel
Spa Vacations
Space Travel + Astronomy
Spring Vacations
Staycation
Summer Vacations
Volunteer + Charity
Walking Tours
Winter Vacations
Yoga + Wellness
Weekend Getaways
Like a Local
View
Trip Ideas
Newsletter Sign Up
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Settings
Accept All Cookies