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Staycation ideas that feel like a real vacation

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Staycation ideas that feel like a real vacation

From hotel pool day passes to local food tours, these staycation ideas make your time off feel like a real getaway. No flight required.

10 min read · Jun 22, 2026

Off Hours is here: Watch soccer from a hotel pool

The biggest event in soccer only comes around every four years. How you watch it is entirely up to you....

4 min read · Jun 17, 2026

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The science-backed benefits of sauna use

Decades of Finnish research link regular sauna use to lower blood pressure, reduced dementia risk, and better sleep. Here's what the evidence shows.

8 min read · Jun 10, 2026

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Off Hours is here: Watch soccer from a hotel pool

The biggest event in soccer only comes around every four years. How you watch it is entirely up to you....

4 min read · Jun 17, 2026

4 of the best bachelor party destinations

We get it; weddings can be stressful. It’s a super important day, but so are the events leading up to...

8 min read · May 24, 2026

The anti-golf Father’s Day gift guide

Your dad deserves better than a golf shirt this year. See our top picks for resort day passes for all kinds of dads—outdoorsy to high-tech.

10 min read · May 19, 2026

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The science-backed benefits of sauna use

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Booking a spa day solo: A practical guide to going alone

9 min read · May 14, 2026

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Our favorite couples spas in Chicago 2026

7 min read · May 2, 2026

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Our favorite Austin spas with hydrotherapy

9 min read · Apr 28, 2026

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The essential beach packing list

Summertime is the perfect time for a beach vacation. Breaking away from your typical routine and taking your family to...

8 min read · May 22, 2026

Why Americans can’t relax: The 2026 ResortPass Reset Report

New data from ResortPass finds 72% of Americans believe rest must be earned and 40% feel guilty taking a break. Read more.

6 min read · May 12, 2026

Tips for cruisers: How to make the most of your next cruise with ResortPass

Tired of the same old excursions on your cruise vacations? Elevate your cruise experience by booking a day pass at...

3 min read · May 1, 2026

The day off

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Staycation ideas that feel like a real vacation

From hotel pool day passes to local food tours, these staycation ideas make your time off feel like a real getaway. No flight required.

10 min read · Jun 22, 2026

The pool day packing list: Everything you need

Two 2026 pool day packing lists, one for solo daycations and one for kids. Real essentials, current product picks, and what to leave at home.

12 min read · May 26, 2026

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Olympic-sized swimming pools: Everything you need to know

An Olympic swimming pool needs to meet specific minimum dimensions to qualify as such. Here's what they are and how to access one.

7 min read · Mar 9, 2026