World Cup staycations

Stoke your soccer fever (or just your penchant for fit men in shorts) and sate your wanderlust with international trips, right here in NYC.

By Time Out editors Thu Jun 3 2010

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Japan staycation
In order to karaoke to the Vapors' "Turning Japanese" with true authority, get schooled on everything from samurai spying to ...
Greece staycation
Party like a Greek.
France staycation
Say ooh la la to flaky croissants, vinotherapy and sexy underwear.
Brazil staycation
You don't have to journey to South America to feel the heat of the equator-some new Havaianas and a taste of Carnaval should do it.
Italy staycation
Bring a healthy appetite for gelato, pasta-making classes and hot Italian men.
New Zealand staycation
Act like a Kiwi.
Spain staycation
You'll need a long siesta after you've experienced NYC's Spanish culture.
South Africa staycation
May your World Cup runneth over with biltong and footie-crazed Saffers.
20-minute staycations
Get some peace of mind on your lunch break at one of these underrated pocket parks.
Housesitting staycations
Get a change of scenery-and possibly some extra cash-by looking after someone's apartment while they're gone.
Staycations from A (adventure) to S (sex)
21 classic in-town getaways for every mood.