Where do Americans Prefer to Take Staycations?
A staycation is a low-cost, sustainable way to enjoy your own home and community while enjoying the rest, relaxation, and exploration of a vacation. Staycationers do exactly what the name suggests: they stay home but take a break from their usual schedule. Rove Lab examined the locations where Americans take the most staycations to reveal interesting insights into why Americans in these areas might be opting to stay home rather than travel for vacation. According to the team’s research, these ten states have the most staycationers: • North Dakota • Hawaii • Minnesota • Mississippi • Connecticut • Rhode Island • Delaware • Colorado • Texas • Kansas Millions of people visit North Dakota every year to explore its national parks, beautiful vistas, and prime hiking trails. Maybe it’s no surprise that people who live there don’t feel the need to stray far from their naturally beautiful home state. The same is true for the second-place winner, Hawaii. Why stray far from some of the world’s best beaches and weather? Hawaii has an added element that influences staycationers, though. Traveling on and off the island is more expensive than in other locations. You must fly to leave the state, and airfare to the islands gets pricey. Rove Lab points out that there are many ways to enjoy a staycation. First of all, time off is important, no matter where you enjoy it. Rest makes us more creative, alert, and able to make better decisions. Second, travel makes people stressed. Cortisol levels rise in busy airports full of confusion and delays. A staycation allows people to enjoy the comforts of their surroundings with the people they love, including pets and extended family. No matter where you choose to take time off, it’s clear that taking vacation time is necessary.
