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Who says you need a weekend to treat yourself to a getaway?
One bold traveler just rewrote the rulebook on daycations.
In an Instagram reel, she showed us how an early-morning flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale — clocking a total of four hours in the air — and a cheeky little hack became her gateway to an entire vacation experience.
Travel blogger Maddie Smith of @onthemovewithmad boarded a 5 a.m. flight, landed in sunny Fort Lauderdale and hopped into an Uber straight to The Dalmar — a chic hotel where she had quietly booked a day pass via ResortPass.
For the next seven blissful hours, she lounged by the pool, snacked on an Acai bowl and some beachy fro-yo and even squeezed in a little local window shopping in town before catching a bus back to the airport and flying home.
Smith said she “escaped the cold and snow in DC and enjoyed 7 hours in the Florida sunshine” for what she calls “out and back” trips.
“At the end of the day all I did was hop on a flight back home,” she said. “I got to sleep in my own bed and I didn’t have to pay for an overnight hotel.”
Her unconventional trip on a random weekday had her followers in awe.
“This is what freedom would feel like for me,” one commented.
“I think this is an amazing idea that NEVER occurred to me. Rock on sis,” added another.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill daycation hack.
ResortPass is a savvy service that lets you book day passes to top-tier hotels, resorts, and water parks without having to book an overnight stay. Whether you’re craving a rooftop pool, a rejuvenating spa day, or even a private beach retreat, ResortPass offers access starting at just $25.
Simply search by destination, check real‑time availability, and choose the amenities you want — instant confirmation, no strings attached. From bustling urban centers to hidden gems, ResortPass is available in over 400 cities worldwide, from good ol’ Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas.
Her post is a reminder that adventure can strike any day of the week, even if it costs just $35 and a couple of last-minute flights.
ResortPass also has luxury daycation options in a slew of cities, so you can book a day pass to a swanky hotel pool or spa in your own town starting at only $25, and turn your routine into relaxation.
