As travel costs soar, consumers are taking cheaper daycations to local spas and resorts

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While some Americans take advantage of the summer months for long-planned getaways, others will be stuck at home, due to work or the soaring cost of travel. But don't despair: you can join the growing number of people opting for a "daycation"—a way to rechrarage that's close to home and entails far less money and hassle. Why work from home when you can work from a rooftop pool?

That's the thinking behind ResortPass, which sells day passes to hotels and spas. The service enables travelers and locals alike to take advantage of the many amenities and offerings at an array of properties, such as the Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton as well as more affordable brands like Hilton and Hyatt. Passes on the platform start at $25 and can go up to a few hundred, a fraction of the cost of an overnight stay.