‘Staycation’ Offers Respite for Frugal Lawyer

Want to save money on a vacation? Consider a “staycation”—a vacation in your own city or backyard.

Manhattan media lawyer Townsend Davis took a staycation earlier this year with his wife Bridget Elias, chief financial officer of the Whitney Museum, the Wall Street Journal reports (sub. req.). The couple “walked around SoHo, went to the movies or for massages, and had long lunches with wine, treats that added up to $1,000--much less than they would have spent on an out-of-town getaway,” the newspaper says.

The stay-at-home getaway, taken while their children, 5 and 2, were in school or with a sitter, led Davis and Elias to discover they need more couple time. Now they put the kids to bed earlier while they enjoy a quiet dinner.

They hope to take another staycation next year.