Summer Staycation
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Summer Staycation

Posted by on Monday, July 14, 2008 · 20 Comments  

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High fuel prices putting a hamper on your vacation plans this summer? Try out a “staycation”. It’s the new buzz word which encourages people to take a vacation at home and be a tourist of your own city. Chances are, you haven’t experienced everything there is to your local region. Now this idea and concept all depend on where you live, although even if you live in a rural location, try taking hikes on unknown trails or visiting a nearby museum.

If you live on the west coast or the east coast in The United States of America, try visiting the ocean. The beach is always fun whether it is off the hot southern California coastline or the rocky tide pools off of Oregon’s coast, there is always some great summer adventures.

Staycations Offer Savings

Summer staycations are a great way to save money with the rising costs of fuel. Personally, as I have stated in the past, don’t drive unless absolutely necessary. Something I did this summer so far which I have never done before is ride my bike to the local farms right outside of town and picked berries from them in the sun. It supports the local farmers, it’s therapeutic to be out in the sun, it’s good for exercise, and it’s fun.

Staycations Are Green

Staycations are green because it follows the old adage of less is more. Less is green in this case because not getting into an airplane due to greenhouse gases and pollution associated with flying. Driving around your hometown is a great green alternative.

In this unruly economy, people are just now beginning to think more creatively when trying to save money. I am personally all for the localization of the economy. What are your thoughts about staycations? What are you doing to save money?

Thoughts, Comments, Questions…

JT (423 Posts)

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  • Jeff Wilson

    Good idea . . . still, even the Sierra Club is worried about the loss of the American Family Vacation (see "Are We There Yet?" at Sierra Magazine). "Where will the next generation of conservationists come from if we don't show our kids the wilderness?" — so the question goes.Our solution is far from perfect, but it is a start, with the best current technologies and solutions, to be able to keep your summer vacation, but do it more responsibly.See our story at http://www.greenfamilysummer.com .Thanks,jeff

  • Charles McCarthy

    Hi, I hate to do this, but I have an idea of how we can actively reduce greenhouse gases. I want to make sure you get this.http://ideasbychuck.com

  • Alex Johnson

    Did you coin that phrase? Staycation – I love it. Besides, most people don't get to see their own backyards (local neighborhoods) all that much anyhow! Respect, Alex

  • Anonymous

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  • Johnny4u

    I have lived in the northeast USA fo 35 years…..Why are the enviromentalists the biggest polluters I have ever seen?

  • Jalpa

    Staycations are a wonderful idea! Staycation Travel Agency books you an amazing getaway on your budget! We'll make your dream vacation come true, while working with your budget and vacation time!A great way to save the environment and still enjoy that vacation!

  • JT

    I have recently had a one week staycation and it was amazing. I got to explore the local forests and admire it for all its beauty. Oregon is truly a beautiful state.

  • Electric Car

    This is actually a very good idea, because when we live in a place we think Ah there is always time to see that or this later, and we end up never actually visiting it. So yes a staycation would work for me, with everything being within easy driving range of my beloved EV.

  • Adam

    I've maintained for a long time that the only way people are going to do the right thing (lower their dependency on fossil fuels)is not out of environmental or consumer guilt, not because it will help the environment, but because it hurts their pocket books. Hopefully while they are at home during their staycations, they will decide to do the write things for the write reasons.

  • Live Green

    I'm going on a staycation in a couple of weeks! I'm very excited to spend the week exploring the neighborhood near the apartment I just moved to, saving money on gas and other travel expenses, and cutting back on my negatvie impact on our world. Thanks for the great post!

  • Electric Vehicle

    @Adam, that is so true, no more than a tiny fraction of people do the right thing because it is the responsible and the correct thing to do, most will do it if it benefits themselves in a particular way. For instance i have to confess that i bought an EV not so much because it is good for the environment but because it costs me practically nothing to drive.

  • Going Green

    My parents used to do this with us, but we lived in Las Vegas, so there was always tons for us to do…. but it was more because we were poor, than to save the environment, but I guess we did help to save the environment a little bit.

  • Rick Lanese

    COOL! That was a fabulous article. I enjoyed reading it and I learned a lot. Thanks a bunch! Rick L.

  • Annie Bankss

    I agree with Adam I think most of us think seriously only when it pinches our pocket. Very few of them would think about saving energy or fuel if it was cheaper.But "Staycation" is a great idea. I surely am going for it.

  • Anonymous

    There’s a great video on San Francisco I Am where hundreds of teens in the Bay Area ditched their video games at home and headed for the biggest green festival in the nation. The Festival was held in San Francisco and the kids learned AND taught one another about climate change and green jobs. Even Chuck D from Public Enemy was there. You can check out the video here:http://www.sanfranciscoiam.com/videos/c898d779b574

  • Anonymous

    I really like this idea. And "staycation" is a great way to put it. Thanks for the great idea.

  • Jennifer

    We're doing that this summer here in NW British Columbia. We generally drive across the country each year to visit our family (the best choice for a familly of 6), but now we're cutting back to every other year. I'm looking forward to staying home for once.

  • californiagirl

    This post is definitely interesting and fun to read. I agree with the whole staycation idea. Not only does it help you save money, but if you drive less that is great for the environment.

  • John

    Staycations are wonderful for the entire family. I'm really happy you posted this for everyone to understand the value that staycations provide. The best things in life are truly free and there's no point in going on a vacation if you don't have the money for it, which most people don't. Please enjoy these staycation resources I've come up with:http://www.become.com/resource-center/vacation-staycation.htmlhttp://pocketchange.become.com/2009/07/top-10-essentials-for-a-staycation.html

  • Fred Smilek

    Sounds like a good idea. Did the farmers know you were picking their berries? haha

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