Draft:Staycation (TV series)
Travel television series
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Staycation is an American lifestyle and travel unscripted television series created by The Destination Channel[1]. The series focuses on showcasing unique vacation rentals across the United States and international destinations. Each episode presents a travel experience through the lens of local hosts and property owners. The show airs on local CBS affiliates in the United States and is available for streaming on platforms including Pluto TV, Roku, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Fire TV. [2]
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Mike Capes (Staycation) Monica Walton (Staycation) Evan Michael (Staycation)
Charlie Boots (Staycation Sports)| Staycation | |
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| Genre | Travel television, Lifestyle, Reality |
| Created by | Robert Parks-Valletta |
| Based on | Original concept by The Destination Channel |
| Presented by | Robert Parks-Valletta (Staycation)
Mike Capes (Staycation) Monica Walton (Staycation) Evan Michael (Staycation) Charlie Boots (Staycation Sports) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Robert Parks-Valletta, Darin Brooks |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company | The Destination Channel |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | March, 2021 |
The flagship series is hosted by Robert Parks-Valletta. A spinoff has been developed under the Staycation brand, which is Staycation Sports, hosted by Charlie Boots.
Development and production
Staycation was developed by The Destination Channel, a U.S.-based company that produces unscripted lifestyle and travel content. On April 2, 2022, in an interview with Good Day Sacramento (CBS News), host and executive producer Robert Parks-Valletta stated that the concept for the series originated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when production on other projects halted, and that he pivoted to filming vacation rentals across the United States, which remained open at the time.[3] The series has involved actor Darin Brooks [4] as an executive producer.
The show was created to showcase vacation rentals through on-location filming, with an emphasis on visual narrative and storytelling. Initially focused on destinations within the United States, the series later expanded to include international locations.
In August 2023, Staycation filmed an episode at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, highlighting the destination for regional and streaming audiences.[5]
Premise
Staycation features a variety of vacation rentals across domestic and international destinations. Each episode highlights a selected property - such as coastal homes, mountain retreats, villas, or city apartments - along with the surrounding community. The series explores local culture, landmarks, and recreational offerings, providing viewers with an overview of travel options in each region.[6]
Spinoffs
Staycation Sports
Staycation Sports is a travel and lifestyle spinoff hosted by Charlie Boots, featuring sports-themed vacation rentals across the United States.[7] The spinoff has also been distributed through in-flight entertainment systems, including American Airlines. [8]
Staycation International
In 2026, Staycation International was introduced as a spinoff expanding the franchise to destinations outside the United States. The first installment, Staycation International Dubai, was scheduled to premiere on CBS affiliates before becoming available on streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi, and Apple TV.[9] [10]
Episodes
The series has been produced across multiple seasons, with episodes filmed in various locations across the United States and internationally.[11]
| Season | Episodes | Release Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | March 3, 2021 |
| 2 | 10 | December 4, 2022 |
| 3 | 11 | September 10, 2024 |
| 4 | 18 | March 10, 2025 - Present |
Cast and hosts
Robert Parks-Valletta is the host of the flagship Staycation series. Additional hosts across the franchise include Monica Walton, Evan Michael, Mike Capes, and Charlie Boots.
Distribution
The series is distributed via free, ad-supported streaming platforms including Pluto TV [12], Roku TV [13], Amazon Fire [14], Apple TV [15], and Amazon Prime Video.[16] In the United States, it is also broadcast on local CBS affiliates. Episodes and promotional segments are also made available through the show’s official social media channels.
Reception
Staycation has been recognized for its contributions to lifestyle and travel programming. The series earned multiple regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Pacific Southwest Chapter between 2021 and 2025, including awards in the categories of Lifestyle Program and Lifestyle Long-Form Content. The show has been noted for its visual storytelling, regional tourism coverage, and ability to blend entertainment with travel-focused content.[17]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Episode | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Short or Long Format | Staycation | Robert Parks-Valletta, Marvin Nuecklaus, Sean Breuner | Awarded | |
| 2022 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Program | Staycation: San Diego | Robert Valletta, Darin Brooks, Timothy Napier, Yvette Bass | Awarded | |
| Editor Long Form Content | Staycation: San Diego | Eric Lin, Robert Parks Valletta | Nominated | [18] | ||
| 2023 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Long-form content | Staycation: Cabo | Robert Parks Valletta, Neil Fernandez, Timothy Napier, Yvette Bass, Sebastian Attie, Darin Brooks, Sean Mcclenahan, Max Baeker | Awarded | |
| Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent | Robert Parks Valletta | Nominated | [19] | |||
| 2024 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Long-form content | Staycation: Austin | Robert Parks Valletta, Darin Brooks, Timothy Napier, Yvette Bass, Sebastian Attie, Ann Liao, Eric Lin, Thomas Volker, Ken Kallaway III | Nominated | |
| Staycation: Tulum | Robert Parks Valletta, Timothy Napier, Yvette Bass, Sebastian Attie, Jose Martin, Neil Fernandez, Alberto Lopez, Daniel Welch, Eric Von Doymi, Ann Liao, Eric Lin, Ken Kallaway III | Awarded | ||||
| 2025 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Long-form content | Staycation: Punta Mita | Kendall Kellaway III, Robert Parks Valletta, Patricia Ceciarelli, Chris Limon, Marvin Nuecklaus, Thomas Volker, Neil Fernandez, Lance Owens, Sebastian Attie | Awarded | [20] [21] |
| Staycation: Bahamas | Robert Parks Valletta, Valentina Ezeiza, Peter Whitehead, Kendall Kellaway III, Thomas Volker, Neil Fernandez, Alberto Lopez, Making It Media | Nominated | ||||
| Staycation: Telluride | Robert Parks Valletta, Neil Fernandez, Eric Lin | Nominated | ||||
| Director Long-form content | Staycation: Punta Mita | Marvin Nuecklaus | Nominated | |||
| Editor Long-form content | ||||||
| Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent | Staycation: Punta Mita | Robert Parks Valletta | Nominated | |||
| Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent | Staycation: Telluride | Robert Parks Valletta | Nominated | |||
| 2026 | NATAS Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards | Lifestyle Long-form content | Staycation: Dubai | Robert Parks-Valletta, Lane Cheek, Marvin Nuecklaus, Eric Lin, Kendall Kellaway III, Thomas Volker, Michael Capes, Daniel Kesner, Peter Zhang, Alberto Anaya | Nominated | [22] |
| Staycation: Punta Mita | Robert Parks-Valletta, Peter Zhang, Joe Lorenzetti, Michael Capes, Thomas Volker, Lane Cheek, Patricia Ceciarelli, Kendall Kellaway III, Daniel Kesner, Alberto Anaya | Nominated | ||||
| Staycation Wine & Dine: SkyFall House | Evan Michael, Rich Ting, Tim Wang | Nominated | ||||
| Staycation: Vegas | Marvin Nuecklaus | Nominated | ||||
| Staycation: Jamaica | Marvin Nuecklaus, Monica Walton | Nominated | ||||
| Editor - Long Form Content | Staycation: Vegas | Marvin Nuecklaus | Nominated | |||
| Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent | Staycation: Dubai | Robert Parks Valletta | Nominated | |||
| Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent | Staycation Sports | Charlie Boots | Nominated |
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