As hobbies become even more mainstream and more people look for new skills to take up, whether it be knitting, run clubs, crafts, book clubs or pottery, it also changes the way people want to travel.

Playcations is a new travel trend where travelers plan vacations around hands-on experiences and hobbies rather than traditional sightseeing activities. Hyatt Vacation Club Resorts around the United States and Mexico hop on the playcation trend by offering destination-inspired experiences to encourage guests to develop new or current hobbies while connecting with the area’s community.

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Fly Fishing at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge

Located in Branson, Missouri’s, Ozark Mountains, Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge immerses guests into the region’s beloved fly-fishing culture through hands-on workshops. During these workshops, anglers can craft their own bait before heading to the water to cast a line. In addition to this experience, the resort is close to a variety of rivers and lakes perfect for trying out new skills, whether it be through a guided fishing excursion or on their own.

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Salsa Lessons at Hyatt Vacation Club at Sirena del Mar

Travelers can lose themselves in the rhythm of Baja through salsa dancing at Hyatt Vacation Club at Sirena del Mar. During lessons, guests will learn the basics before they are sent out into Cabo San Lucas to show off their new moves at lively bars and beachfront venues with nightly live music.

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Pottery at The Residences at El Corazón de Santa Fe

The Residences at El Corazón de Santa Fe invites guests to try their hand at pottery during workshops with local artists. Travelers can make their own piece at the resort and head to town to discover some of Santa Fe’s well-known galleries, art studios and historic Railyard Arts District.