Forget the two-week vacation – today’s travellers are embracing the “microcation”: a short getaway lasting four nights or fewer that still delivers a major mental reset.

As more people prioritise their budgets, these quick trips are becoming the go-to. Whether it’s a mountain cabin, a spa weekend or a city break, here’s how to travel more often without blowing your budget or calendar.

Why microcations are trending

Microcations are all about enjoying a quick, refreshing change of scenery without draining your wallet or burning through your vacation days.

For people with limited PTO or those juggling work, family and everything in between, these bite-sized getaways make it possible to see more of the world without cashing in on two full weeks or splurging on one big annual trip.

Leigh Rowan, founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a San Francisco-based full-service travel management company, says the biggest driver behind microcations is simple: time scarcity. “But people are starting to realise that you don’t need a lot of time to feel recharged, you just need to use the time you do have exceptionally well.”

He’s seeing microcations catch on with two main groups: high-performing professionals and busy executives who can’t fully unplug for an entire week, and couples or families looking to maximise quality time without coordinating complex schedules.

Rowan also notes that many travellers are more hesitant to make plans even three to six months in advance due to factors like the uncertain global political climate and economic instability. “Shorter-term plans with less downside risk of canceling are therefore easier to stomach,” he said.

Vacations don't always have to be huge.

How to make your microcation count

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