Staycation

[2] In the UK, the term has increasingly come to refer to domestic tourism: taking a holiday in one's own country as opposed to traveling abroad, as well as to staying home and participating in leisure activities within day trip distance of home and not requiring overnight accommodation.

[13] The term was famously used by Canadian comedian Brent Butt in the television show Corner Gas, in the episode "Mail Fraud", which first aired 24 October 2005.

The word became widely used in the United States during 2008, when gas prices reached record highs, leading many people to cut back on expenses including travel.

[17] According to the American Automobile Association, "the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals" and "Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $8,000.

"[17] Staycations are likely to avoid some of the stress associated with travel, such as jet lag, packing, long drives, or waits at airports.