raycation
n.— «We’ve grown used to the word “staycation” but what about a “raycation”? That’s the term Huntingdon County is looking to bank on. The term was coined by the county’s visitors bureau. The county’s tourism industry brings in $56 million each year. Executive Director Matthew Prices said Raystown Lake has a 90 percent return rate.» —“Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau Looks Forward To ‘Raycation’” WJAC-TV (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) Mar. 27, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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