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As seemingly everyone jets off to international destinations, have you thought about staying put? Nobody ever said you can’t go on vacation in your own city.
If this interests you, let me introduce you to a new take on the beloved staycation – a term coined in the ’40s that took on stardom during the COVID-19 pandemic as we tried to convince ourselves that being trapped in our house was equivalent to a fabulous getaway.
I am not suggesting you stay home. Rather, visit a new part of your city or town (no further than 2 hours away), snag a stunning hotel room and indulge in relaxation and hotel amenities.
This is what my boyfriend Dylan and I decided to do for our two-year anniversary. (Call it a “baecation.”) Since neither of us had time for a long getaway, we opted for the Rockaways instead. This beachy part of Queens is a staple weekend haunt for New Yorkers, though one I rarely take part in. I never really could get with hauling all my beach supplies on the subway just to get scorched under the sun – and then have to take the subway back home.
This time, we approached it differently.
An important part of a staycation? The stay! It is worth it to choose a hotel that provides comfort and amenities. The ideal hotel only requires you to go off campus if you need of a change of scenery. And that is precisely what we got at the Rockaway Hotel.
We had the pleasure of being hosted by the hotel, and ended up staying in a Deluxe King room with ocean views and a terrace. The room was cozy and perfectly embodied the beachy vibe – although we spent much more time enjoying the amenities than hanging in the room.
We spent most of our time in the heated pool. (If there is one thing we love to do, it’s swim.) Dylan and I posted up in one of the hotel’s cabanas and drank frozen Aperol spritzes while hopping between the warm water of the pool and the outdoor saunas. We went to the pool a full four times during our two-day stay.
Margies: We ate here twice during our stay. The first night, I had a dirty martini, and Dylan enjoyed an old-fashioned. The meal was fantastic. We can’t seem to skip burrata if it's on the menu, so that's what we started with. We also enjoyed calamari with sweet chili sauce, crisp grilled asparagus, fries (obviously) and a steak to split. For dessert, we had cheesecake with a candle in it in honor of our anniversary. The second time around, we went a bit more casual and split the burger and the Little Gem Caesar salad. It was arguably the perfect meal.
The Pool House: This outdoor restaurant next to the hotel pool is an airy, relaxing place to start the day; we did so on our second day. There was a bit of a wait for our breakfast, but it was arguably one of the most
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