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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Lake Turkana Flights in Northern Kenya Arguably one of the most epic helicopter safaris, this full day trip into Kenya’s Big North is filled with striking landscapes. Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 The ultimate day trip from San Pedro is a journey to the El Taito Geyser Field, one of the world’s most spectacular geothermal landmarks and the largest geyser collection in the southern hemisphere. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Narrator John Larroquette (Night Court) warns viewers of the fate awaiting Sally (Marilyn Burns) and her friends when their day trip turns deadly. Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024 The best day trip for more than just views: Celery Bog Nature Area and Prophetstown State Park A quick drive up to Tippecanoe County provides the perfect one-two punch for anyone who wants to blend wildlife watching and local history with their leaf peeping. Arika Herron, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day trip 

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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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