Short of time and need a quick recharge? A staycay is just what the doctor ordered, and with dozens of hotels in the world’s coolest destinations, Avani’s got you covered. Get reading for some staycation inspiration. Whether in your hometown or a bit beyond, we’ll help you find your groove.

Indulge in Bangkok

Bangkok is the foodie capital of the world. You’ll find everything here, from cheap and cheerful street eats to swanky 18-course tasting menus at Michelin-starred restaurants. And if you’re in the region, Bangkok is the perfect place for an impromptu foodie staycation. Taste it all in a day or two with our whirlwind guide… 

First up, hit Wang Lang Market for bite-sized pancakes (kanom beung) and all sorts of fried goodness. Afterwards hop on a boat across the river and cool off with a Thai milk tea frappe at the super-cute Gingerbread House. Next, it’s time for the world-famous Jay Fai and her fiery Michelin-starred crab omelette.

If fine dining and quaffing is more you, though, you may want to check out Sukhumvit – R-Haan for classic royal Thai cuisine, or the buzzy new North for a contemporary take.

Remember, it’s all about location when choosing where to stay in Bangkok (yes, the traffic!). Avani+ Bangkok Riverside Hotel is just downstream from Chinatown, with boats plying the river all day long, while Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is directly connected to the zippy skytrain.

Chill in Auckland

Life is beautiful in clean, green NZ’s biggest city. Even when you’re downtown, you’re never far away from the bush, a volcano or the waterfront. Hike up Mt. Eden for 360° views of the city and its harbours. Or if the indoors is more your thing, but you still want views, there’s yoga on the top of the 328-metre Sky Tower. Stop for a posh coffee at Ponsonby Road afterwards, then the Auckland Fish Market for the best fish and chips in the southern hemisphere.

Base yourself at Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences, which overlooks both the harbour and the green of Albert Park. You’ll be right at home, with a kitchen and laundry facilities in every suite, and a pool and gym to hit and keep fit.

Splurge in Dubai

Head to Dubai for thrills and spills – the biggest, the most, the best. There’s nowhere like it – you can dine suspended 50 metres in the air, skydive over the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, or scuba dive a lost city 60 metres underwater.

Stay at Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and you’re right in the middle of all the action. To your left is the sandy playground of JBR Beach, with flyboarding, water parks and pool parties galore. And smack-bang in front is the ritzy Palm, home of boozy brunches and all-night partying on top of the world.

Or if you're looking for the best Dubai summer deals, check out Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel next to the world’s largest themed mall, or Avani Deira Dubai Hotel down by the gold souk.

Float away in Sepang, Malaysia

No time to jet to the Maldives or Bora Bora? No problem, we’ve dreamed up our own floating world right in the heart of Asia. Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort is only 40 minutes from KLIA and just over an hour from downtown Kuala Lumpur, but it really is a world away. It’s the perfect excuse to put your phone on silent, ignore your inbox – and just be.

Shaped like a palm that fans out over the ocean, here, you’ll sleep, eat and spa over water in the lap of luxury – think thatched-roof villas, spicy laksa and dim sum, and an Urutan Malaysia massage every day. Ahh, this is the life.

Live like a local in Madrid or Milan

There are so many ways to do Europe – pounding the pavement, ticking off all the great sights, but also slowing down, taking it all in, and living the ultimate lifestyle. At Avani Alonso Martinez Madrid Hotel, you’ll stay on a quiet tree-lined avenue marked by fabulous period architecture, but just 100 metres away are the city’s coolest restaurants and bars. Set yourself and your laptop up for the day at neighbourhood favourite Balbisiana Genova. Then join the afterwork crowd for drinks in the plaza and dinner at the uber-chic and Michelin-starred Fismuler.

Also new is Avani Palazzo Moscova Milan Hotel, where you’re at the forefront of Italian designer style. Think avant-garde architecture all around you, espressos in the piazza out front, and the oh-so-trendy boutiques of Corso Como just down the road. Be sure to pop into 10 Corso Como and check out its exhibitions by hot emerging artists.