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.