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The Traveling Chick, Weekend Wonderfuls · April 15, 2010

Can’t Get Away for a Vacation? Have a Stayaway!


Ritz Carlton, Clayton, St. Louis

I am a traveling sister! I love going to different cities, taking in the sites and events. I try to travel every two months or as often as my budget will allow, but there are times when, due to scheduling or lack of funds, I am unable to get away. When that occurs, I plan a stayaway.

What is a stayaway you ask? It is when you stay in your city, but book a weekend at a local hotel. You treat a stayaway as a vacation, checking into a resort type of hotel with various amenities. You pack a suitcase for the weekend, like you would any other vacation and have a weekend away from home.

I have been indulging in stayaways for as long as I can remember. I am a sucker for a great hotel, so much so that I am thinking of doing a travel blog. I love nice hotels with unique fixtures, awesome service, an attention to detail, and great concierge. When I do a stayaway, I like to stay in a hotel that I have never stayed in before. In St. Louis, I usually stay in a hotel downtown.

A stayaway also consists of doing things that you usually do not do when you are in your city. Go to a restaurant that you’ve never been to or a bar or unique setting that is new to you. Take in a play or visit the museum. Treat this as a way to escape without having to pay for a flight. Fall in love with your city for the first time, or all over again!

Stayaways are a great way to renew yourself and have new experiences right in your own backyard. Treat it like you would treat any vacation. Book your hotel. Plan your itinerary, make reservations. And a stayaway is most fun when you do it with a friend or loved one.

This summer, I will be blogging about my stayaways here in St. Louis. I will be writing about my experiences, restaurant critiques, hotel recommendations and more. I treat my stayaways much like I treat my vacations.

What do you think about stayaways? Will you be having one soon? Use the comment section below and let me know your thoughts.


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  1. @Miss_trice86 says

    April 15, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I’ve never thought to do this! This is a very creative way to change the scene! I will definitely be indulging this summer! Naming the hotel price per night on Priceline will also get me a very nice hotel for a great price!

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    • Dannigyrl says

      April 16, 2010 at 1:32 am

      I have been doing this for years! It's a great way to regroup and have fun while in your city!

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  2. Alovelydai says

    April 16, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    This comes from the sad but true files….My hubby & I received a gift card to any Marriott in the world and it's been tucked in sock drawer for over a year. Yup…been that long since our last stayaway!

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Two years ago, I wrote my first novel “Christmas Two years ago, I wrote my first novel “Christmas On Clermont Lane”, the first of three books focused on the legacy of the Robinson family. Whenever I’m notified of a new order placed for the book, it still astounds me that people have read my words all over the world. What an honor. If you are looking for a holiday read or a stocking stuffer, order my book on Amazon. Link in bio. 🎅🏾
I got the opportunity to stay in a tiny house this I got the opportunity to stay in a tiny house this weekend, and I must admit, living a more minimalist lifestyle focused on intention and not things has me intrigued. I could so do this. #tinyhouse #tinyhome #stl
Thankful. That’s the caption. Thankful. That’s the caption.
It’s Thanksgiving Break and my daughter & I are It’s Thanksgiving Break and my daughter & I are experiencing The Polar Express for the first time. All aboard! 🎅🏾 🚊
Every cow needs a cowboy. 🐮 🤠 Every cow needs a cowboy. 🐮 🤠
Out here living my best plaid and pumpkin life. 🍁
It’s always going to be the joy, peace, and grat It’s always going to be the joy, peace, and gratitude for me. ❤️
I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that g I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that girl. ♍️

This is 48! #happybirthday #hbd #hbdtome
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