day trip
noun
: a journey in which a person goes to visit a place and then returns home on the same day
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There are several coral reefs that can be visited right off the beaches in Koh Chang or by taking a short snorkeling day trip.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
But this town, and nearby Muscle Shoals, is rich in culture, history, and fun activities to fill a weekend or day trip.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Wear it with slides and a beach tote for a coastal day trip, or elevate it with wedges and statement earrings for a fancier night out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
For a unique day trip, take a boat around the Sept-Îles archipelago, four miles off the area’s Pink Granite Coast.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
But this town, and nearby Muscle Shoals, is rich in culture, history, and fun activities to fill a weekend or day trip.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Wear it with slides and a beach tote for a coastal day trip, or elevate it with wedges and statement earrings for a fancier night out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
For a unique day trip, take a boat around the Sept-Îles archipelago, four miles off the area’s Pink Granite Coast.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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