Plan a 2026 Hobbycation

A Hobbycation? What is a hobbycation? A hobbycation is a term I heard to describe a short vacation to focus on a particular hobby. And, yes, we all need to take one in 2026.

The purpose of a Hobbycation

Whether your hobbies include mahjong, needlepointing, cooking, skiing, hiking, golfing or tennis, there is a hobbycation designed to meet your needs. The idea of a hobbycation is to practice a skill for a particular amount of time in a new place.

A Mahjong Hobbycation 

Mahjong retreats have become popular all over the country. Some players are using a retreat like a training clinic to learn the game and have a mahjong coach available to teach them how to get started confidently. Some players are looking to join a mahjong retreat to brush up on their expert skills and learn from a tournament master. The Missy Mahjong retreats are designed for friendly, lively games in a beautiful setting to focus on connection with other players. At the end of any of these mahjong retreats, the hobbycation goals are achieved by playing many games in a specific place.

The Hobbycation replaces the traditional vacation

We all need to grow and learn every day. I know I am happiest when I have tried something new, mastered a skill or had an experience. I want to focus on connection and self-development when I travel in 2026.