What is a 'staycation'?
AnswerA vacation spent at or near home
A staycation means enjoying time off without traveling far.
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Vacation facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about vacations, holidays and time off to explore, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Niagara Falls sits on the border between the United States and which country?
AnswerCanada
The falls straddle the border between New York and Ontario.
Going deeper
Which became the first US national park, in 1872?
AnswerYellowstone
Yellowstone was established on March 1, 1872.
The Maldives, a popular island getaway, lie in which ocean?
AnswerIndian Ocean
The Maldives are southwest of India and Sri Lanka.
In which month do many people in France traditionally take their summer vacation?
AnswerAugust
August is the classic French summer holiday month.
Expert level
What was the 'Grand Tour' of the 1600s and 1700s?
AnswerA long trip through Europe by young wealthy travelers
Young aristocrats toured cities like Paris and Rome to finish their education.
In 1841, Thomas Cook organized his first excursion using which transport?
AnswerTrain
His first rail excursion ran from Leicester to Loughborough.
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