We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: There’s never been a better time for a staycation.

With a beautiful, handcrafted outdoor living space from DeckTec, there’s no end to the enjoyment you can find right out your backdoor. When you can cook gourmet meals, watch movies, exercise, relax, and entertain on your wood deck, why travel?

A custom outdoor living space or outdoor living room makes all this possible. You get the escape and amenities of a traditional vacation, with none of the headache of planning a trip.

And since traveling isn’t in the books for any of us any time soon, investing in your outdoor living space is a no-brainer.

 Perhaps the best thing about a staycation is the cost — which is free! Once you have the deck of your dreams, you can take a vacation every day for years and years.

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It doesn’t matter if it’s just you and your partner or your entire extended family enjoying the space — it’s still free. But that just isn’t the case when you’re buying airplane tickets and booking hotel rooms. Not to mention keeping everyone well-fed and entertained.

But just how much can you save when you staycation vs. vacation? Let’s look at how much a traditional vacation costs and compare to the price of a custom wood deck from DeckTec to find out.

How Much Does A Traditional Vacation Cost?

The average American spends about $1150 on a vacation. For a family of four, that’s $4,600. And that’s just one vacation!
Where is that money going? If we’re talking domestic trips, it looks like this:

• Hotels: $110 per room per night
• Food: $40 per person per day
• Entertainment: $200 per person
• Travel: ~$500 per person

Keep in mind, these are averages for every kind of vacation out there. Below we look at what some of the most common and popular vacations can cost.

Cost of a Hawaiian Vacation:

• Plane Tickets: $1,000 each
• Hotel Rooms: $300 per room per night
• Food: $50-$100 a day per person
• Entertainment and Activities: ~$300 per person (for entire trip)
• Total for a Week-Long Vacation for Two: $4,600-$5,100

Cost of a Cruise Vacation:

• Ticket: ~$1,300 each
• Shore activities: $100 per person
• Drinks and Casino: $275 per adult
• Spa: $50 per adult
• Souvenirs and Non-Included Food: $75 per person
• Total Cost of a Week-Long Cruise for Two: $3,600

Cost of an International Vacation:

• Flights and Other Transit: ~$1,750 per person
• Hotel Rooms: $100 per room per night
• Food and Drinks: $40-$80 per day per person
• Entertainment and Activities: ~$300 per person (for entire trip)
• Total for a Two-Week Vacation for Two: ~$7,000

Cost of a Disney World Vacation:

• Plane Tickets: $350 each
• Hotel Rooms on Disney Property: $380 per room
• Food with Disney Dining Plan: $28/day for children, $75/day for adults
• Theme Park Passes: ~$1,500 each
• Total for a Week-Long Vacation for Four: ~$11,000

How Do Traditional Vacations Compare to a Custom Outdoor Living Space?

If you average out the cost of the different types of vacations above, a vacation for you and your significant other will cost about $4,500. And if the two of you take 10 different vacations over the next decade, you’ll spend $45,000.

If you’re taking kids along, double that number. Suddenly you’re looking at 100 grand. Excuse us while we pick our jaws up off the floor.

We’re not saying you should never explore the world, of course. But what if you replaced some of those trips with staycations?

You can have a custom wood deck built for a fraction of the cost of a decade of trips. And an outdoor living space will provide you with entertainment and relaxation for at least 2 decades, or even longer if you stay on top of your deck maintenance.

If you skipped some traditional vacations and invested your money into a high-end custom outdoor living space or outdoor living room, you’d end up saving tens of thousands of dollars (or even more) over the lifetime of your deck.

That’s a lot of money. Money that could go towards retirement, your grandchild’s college fund, or just the rainy day piggy bank. Of course, if you put a roof addition over your deck, you’ll have something to do even on those rainy days!

Get Started With An Outdoor Living Consultation — It’s Free!

The ultimate staycation requires the ultimate outdoor living space. Done right, a new custom deck can raise the value of your home and give you a solid return on your investment.

And on top of all that, custom decks from DeckTec last a lifetime.

But here’s the thing: You need to start planning your summer deck project right now if you want to make the most of this year’s beautiful weather here in Colorado.

Our team of Colorado deck builders is ready to provide you with a free virtual consultation, craft a custom deck design to suit your desires and budget, and get started on construction right away. And we can do it all while you stay in the safety of your own home.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

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