According to Google search trends, from July 2011 to January of this year, searches for ‘staycation’ went up ten percent annually. Why? A staycation means less travel expenses, less time spent planning and coordinating arrangements and the potential for more rest, relaxation and fun for the family! Associate Director Center for Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University School of Medicine Emma Seppälä says, “In a way, a ‘staycation’ because it doesn’t involve the extensive planning and expense of a vacation, may actually end up being more restful (and easy on the wallet).”
