A staycation allows you to spend some relaxing time in your home or neighborhood, unlike the traditional vacation in which you travel to other places for a fun time. While people opt for domestic holiday times to save money or avoid travels, it doesn't make it less exciting or popular. A survey by Statista revealed that 63% of American adults had to take this type of holiday as of August 2020. ... Read more
Dolly Steamboat Cruise on Canyon Lake
Part of our anniversary weekend was cruising Canyon Lake on the Dolly Steamboat. As an outdoors enthusiast, I was excited about the possibility of seeing some animals along the 6-mile ride. It's quite a hike out to Apache Junction — it took an hour to get the the marina from central Phoenix — but it's worth the trip to check out another one of our state's gorgeous lakes. You'll drive through ... Read more
Staycation at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Graham and I have been together for 3 years! We wanted to celebrate, but a trip was not possible — we are trying to cut back on spending in preparation for our wedding. So we did the next best thing: a staycation! We booked a stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Neither of us had ever stayed there, and we were excited to spend a weekend at its pool. We were hoping it wouldn't be teeming ... Read more
Relaxing at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
A recent day at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa opened my eyes to the staycation possibilities.My cousin invited me over to her spa suite and to relax at the pool for her birthday. A highlight was the view of Praying Monk on Camelback Mountain. It made me want to spend my own relaxing weekend at a Valley resort. If only my birthday weren't amid the busy (and pricey) tourist ... Read more