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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This six-day trip is priced from $6,299 per person, based on double occupancy, and rated Levels 1-3 (out of 5).
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For large offshore freezer boats operating in the Gulf, a single 30-day trip can require between 9,000 and 12,000 gallons of diesel.
—Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026
Ahead of the three-day trip that is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, the portrait shows Sophie leaning against Edward as the couple smiles softly for the camera.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Typically, a five-to-seven-day trip on Carnival costs between $600 to $1,500 per person, depending on the destination, according to reports.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For large offshore freezer boats operating in the Gulf, a single 30-day trip can require between 9,000 and 12,000 gallons of diesel.
—Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026
Ahead of the three-day trip that is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, the portrait shows Sophie leaning against Edward as the couple smiles softly for the camera.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Typically, a five-to-seven-day trip on Carnival costs between $600 to $1,500 per person, depending on the destination, according to reports.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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