I just returned to work from a weeklong staycation. I feel completely rested and ready to take on the work and holiday struggles I’m sure are to come. And because I’m in Texas, it turns out that I’m in the perfect place to have a staycation.
Texans Are Really Into Staying Home Too
A new nationwide study from Rove Lab dug into vacation habits across the U.S. using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey, and Texas ranked as one of the top states where people prefer staycations over traditional getaways.
So basically, while other states are packing suitcases, scrambling through airport security, and stress-eating $18 sandwiches at Terminal C, Texans are happily vibing in their living rooms.
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We actually cracked the Top 10. The Lone Star State ranked No. 9 in the nation for people choosing to spend their time off at home.
What Exactly Is a Staycation?
A staycation is basically a vacation without the chaos. No flights. No long drives. No wondering if you remembered to pack your charger. It’s time off spent:
relaxing at home/ or a hotelexploring your citytaking day tripscatching up on sleepignoring your email guilt-freehanging with pets who have zero concept of personal space
Think of it as: all the benefits of a vacation, none of the airport or highway meltdowns.
Meanwhile, a traditional vacation usually means staying somewhere else that includes hotels, Airbnbs, cabins, beaches; the kind of trip where you need an itinerary and SPF 50.
Both are great. But according to this study, Texans might be leaning toward the kind that comes with your own pillow.
Why Staycations Are So Popular in Texas
Honestly, it’s not hard to see why Texans are leading the stay-at-home vacation movement. This state makes it easy to relax without ever crossing a county line.
First off, Texas is huge. A “quick getaway” can easily turn into a four-hour road trip and a full tank of gas- and that’s just to get to the next big city. Sometimes it’s simply easier (and cheaper) to stay put.
Then there’s the weather. Depending on where you live, Texas gives you sunshine, mild winters, and enough good food to build an entire vacation around your dining table.
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And let’s not forget the ultimate perk: space. Big yards, big couches, big TVs, and big kitchens. When your house already feels like a resort, a staycation just makes sense.
So if you’re like me and returned from a week off feeling refreshed without ever leaving your zip code, don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to the data, Texans have mastered the art of the staycation… and honestly? We might be onto something.
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